Dana Olsen

October 4, 2007

Humane Society Awards Nava for California Condor Conservation

By Dana Olsen

Commemorating his efforts to preserve the last 130 California condors remaining in the wild, the Humane State Legislator of the Year Award was presented to local assemblyman Pedro Nava yesterday in downtown Santa Barbara...

October 3, 2007

Farr Reveals Plan for Bid at SB District Supervisor

By Dana Olsen

Local politician Doreen Farr announced recently that she will run for the position of Santa Barbara County 3rd District supervisor once Brooks Firestone vacates the office in 2009.

October 1, 2007

McCaw Testifies in News-Press Suit

By Dana Olsen

The Santa Barbara News-Press became the center of local media attention once again this past week, after owner and co-publisher Wendy McCaw took the stand to defend herself against alleged union violations.

September 27, 2007

Police Exhume Pot Plants in Lompoc

By Dana Olsen

The largest recorded marijuana bust in Santa Barbara County history took place this past Tuesday, when the Sheriff's Dept. discovered over 100,000 plants on a private ranch near Lompoc.

September 27, 2007

Project Strives for Alcohol Education

By Dana Olsen

Commemorating over three years of programming aimed at reducing binge drinking in Isla Vista, students, local residents and businesses gathered in Anisq' Oyo' Park on Tuesday to celebrate efforts made by the Safer Isla V...

September 20, 2007

I.V. To Develop More Low-Income Housing

By Dana Olsen

Following the approval of the Isla Vista Master Plan this past summer, local officials announced earlier this month that a rezoned neighborhood may satisfy state requirements for low-income housing in Santa Barbara Count...

August 29, 2007

Unique Beach Paradise Offers Scenes to Delight the Senses

By Dana Olsen

UCSB is not only well known for its famous party scene and world-class academics, but also for the natural beauty surrounding its campus.

June 27, 2007

UCSB Graduate Survives Alleged I.V. Stabbing

By Dana Olsen

Three days after he allegedly stabbed a recent UCSB graduate in Isla Vista, police arrested Santa Maria resident David Hartsock on charges of attempted murder on Tuesday.

June 27, 2007

Board Delays Gaviota Construction Plans

By Dana Olsen

The Gaviota Coast Conservancy and the private owners of a 17-acre parcel are still locked in dispute over a proposal to build a 15,000 square foot home on the lot, after the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors dema...

June 27, 2007

Stories from the files of Isla Vista Foot Patrol

By Dana Olsen

Monday, June 25, 1:54 p.m. - Deputies were dispatched to the 6800 block of Del Playa Drive Monday afternoon when neighbors reported that a suspicious-looking tall blonde wearing short shorts was spotted leaving a residen...

May 11, 2007

SB School Board Terminates Employment of 48 Instructors

By Dana Olsen

The Santa Barbara School Board laid off 48 local teachers Tuesday night, adding to the already tense relations between the district's educators and the board.

April 16, 2007

Legendary Albino Raccoon Dies From Dog Attack

By Dana Olsen

Isla Vista's illustrious albino raccoon is dead, and as hundreds of local residents mourn his untimely passing, the responsible canine is still at large.

April 4, 2007

Tax on Landlords To Pay for Park Renovations, Skate Park Construction

By Dana Olsen

Like spending your landlord's money? How about on a skate park?

March 7, 2007

SB Teachers To Possibly Receive Raise After Last Week’s Meeting

By Dana Olsen

After months of negotiation between the Santa Barbara Teacher's Association and the school board over a possible salary increase, a tentative settlement was reached last Thursday.

February 23, 2007

Truck Driver Gets Penalty for Fatal Bicycle Collision

By Dana Olsen

Thirteen months after UCSB triathlete Kendra Payne was struck and killed by a truck while riding her bicycle, driver Marcos Almaguer has been sentenced on charges of trespass by a motor vehicle.

February 20, 2007

Coastal Cycling Tour Races Into SB

By Dana Olsen

Local enthusiasts of tandem transportation will soon be able to watch professional bike riding at its best, as cyclists from the Amgen Tour of California are set to race through two Santa Barbara County cities this weeke...