Bridget Hogan

May 13, 2010

Mail Boxes Fill With Ballots Today

By Bridget Hogan

Santa Barbara County residents will begin casting vote-by-mail ballots this week for the statewide primary election in June.

April 6, 2010

Trader Joe’s Sells Sustainable Fish

By Bridget Hogan

Trader Joe's grocery store chain announced last month they will sell only environmentally sustainable fish by the end of 2012, responding to criticism from Greenpeace and customers about current seafood practices.

March 31, 2010

Cops Clip Chops for Kids

By Bridget Hogan

Mustachioed officers from the Santa Barbara Police Dept. flaunted their facial hair in front of a panel of judges at Chino's Tacos on State Street Monday night.

March 29, 2010

SB Prepares Cleanup, Safety at Beach Revelry

By Bridget Hogan

Floatopia -- Isla Vista's infamous beer-soaked beach party -- is due to take place on April 10 after high tide warnings prompted event planners to push back the date from April 3.

March 8, 2010

Locals Await Ice Rink Opening

By Bridget Hogan

Last week, the Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association celebrated the donation of 1.3 acres of land next to Girsh Park in Goleta for the establishment of an indoor ice skating rink.

February 18, 2010

WaveConnect Project Tests Tidal Energy

By Bridget Hogan

Crashing waves and rushing currents may become a power source for Santa Barbara County, following a new coastline study near Vandenberg Air Force Base.

January 29, 2010

ABC Op Catches I.V. Shop

By Bridget Hogan

Isla Vista Market and a 7-Eleven in Goleta were busted for selling alcohol to minors earlier this month in a sting operation.

January 21, 2010

Technology Aids Haiti Relief Job

By Bridget Hogan

A locally based humanitarian group is taking a tech-savvy approach to raise money for Haiti, using text messages and social networking sites to attract donations.

January 15, 2010

Groups Collect Donations for Quake Victims

By Bridget Hogan

In the aftermath of the massive earthquake that rocked Haiti and left complete destruction in its wake, local organizations are coordinating community relief efforts.

November 16, 2009

Reality TV Casting Call Finds SB Locals

By Bridget Hogan

When asked why he was chosen as one of a handful of potential cast members for MTV's hit show "The Real World," Andrew Kowal just laughed and said, "I'm ridiculously good-looking."