Christy Escobar

March 10, 2006

Noodle House Seeks Liquor License

By Christy Escobar

If the owner of Saigon Express gets his way, customers might be able to buy a beer with their meal at the restaurant's grand opening. The restaurant, which is taking the place of Menehunes on Pardall Road, is scheduled t...

January 19, 2006

Fellowship To Provide Experience in State Capitol

By Christy Escobar

Graduate students now have the opportunity to work with 35th District State Assemblyman Pedro Nava, or in a number of other offices in Sacramento, thanks to the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program.

November 15, 2005

Otters Pop Questions to Council

By Christy Escobar

At a hearing this afternoon, the Santa Barbara City Council will consider whether it "otter" let some of the most dangerously cute animals in the Pacific Ocean return to local waters after more than a decade in exile.

October 26, 2005

IVFP, SBPD To Join Forces for Complete Halloween Coverage

By Christy Escobar

The Santa Barbara Police Dept. (SBPD) will patrol Isla Vista and downtown Santa Barbara during the Halloween weekend in an effort to treat residents in both places to a holiday free of unexpected tricks and drunk drivers...

October 19, 2005

Both Genders Protest Sexual Assault, Rapes

By Christy Escobar

Male and female students are joining forces to combat rape and sexual assault as the third annual "I Want a Truce" campaign kicks off today. Sponsored by the Women's Center and UCSB Rape Prevention Education Program, the...

October 3, 2005

AIDS Walk Brings Record Amount of Funds

By Christy Escobar

Over 300 participants at the Pacific Pride Foundation's 15th Annual Santa Barbara County AIDS Walk Saturday morning used their hearts and soles to help raise thousands of dollars for a good cause.