David Ferry

October 6, 2006

Walkers To Raise Feet, Funds for HIV/AIDS

By David Ferry

It's not too late to join the crowd and sign up for the 16th Annual Heart & Sole AIDS walk, scheduled for this Saturday morning.

October 5, 2006

Union Upsets SB Newspaper Execs

By David Ferry

Upper management at the Santa Barbara News-Press has filed an official objection with the National Labor Relations Board over the recent decision by the editorial staff to unionize, claiming the election process was tain...

October 4, 2006

House Passes Santa Rosa Island Hunting Provision

By David Ferry

After more than 18 months of debate, a provision allowing trophy hunting on Santa Rosa Island to continue indefinitely passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last Friday.

October 2, 2006

IVFP Arrests Suspects for Assaults

By David Ferry

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol cited or arrested more than 100 people this weekend for various violations, and responded to two cases of assault, one of which landed a man in the hospital.

September 29, 2006

Property Owner Attempts to Recover Local Rentals

By David Ferry

After refusing to leave their long-held homes last week, the remaining Cedarwood Apartment tenants received unlawful detainer notices this Wednesday, calling for them to appear in court.

September 28, 2006

IVFP, Bomb Squad Investigate Box

By David Ferry

A bomb scare in front of the I.V. Foot Patrol office last Sunday shook up business as usual on Pardall Road, and could be tied to another investigation by the UC Police After observing a suspicious metal box on the sidew...

September 28, 2006

Isla Vista Eats New Restaurants Up

By David Ferry

Between the newest place to eat a teriyaki bowl, the newest place to chow down on a burrito and the newest place to smoke some apple-mint hookah, Isla Vista's menu didn't expand this summer, but it certainly got a few fr...

September 24, 2006

SB County Ordinance To Prevent Furniture Fires

By David Ferry

Outdoor couches will soon be as scarce as keg parties have become in recent years, as the county cracks down on Isla Vista residents who have "indoor furniture" in their front yard.

June 1, 2006

Residents Share Thoughts on I.V. Master Plan Options

By David Ferry

Approximately 30 long-term Isla Vista residents and a handful of students met in the Linda Vista room of Francisco Torres Residence Hall yesterday to discuss the recently released I.V. Master Plan's Draft Environmental I...

May 25, 2006

CHP To Check Seatbelts, Drivers

By David Ferry

The California Highway Patrol is upping enforcement of traffic laws and increasing the number of officers on duty to thwart drunk driving and speeding this Memorial Day weekend.

May 24, 2006

Republicans Join Capps to Oppose Hunting Bill

By David Ferry

The Santa Barbara County Republican Party reached across the aisle last week, joining local Democratic Congresswoman Lois Capps in opposing a measure that they fear could make Santa Rosa Island an exclusive military hunt...

May 18, 2006

Three Vie To Fill Vacant D.A. Spot

By David Ferry

With no incumbent for the first time in almost 25 years, the position of district attorney is under close contention by two UCSB alumni and a current assistant district attorney. District Attorney Thomas Sneddon is retir...

May 12, 2006

House Rejects Capps’ Amendment

By David Ferry

Congresswoman Lois Capps' attempt to block a bill that would allow continuous hunting on Santa Rosa Island was shot down by the House Committee on Rules in Congress yesterday.

May 10, 2006

Lawmakers Target Game on Santa Rosa Island

By David Ferry

One of the Channel Islands could become a permanent hunting resort for military personnel, as legislation to turn Santa Rosa Island into a hunting preserve moves through Congress this month.

May 5, 2006

Sororities To Volley in Annual ATO Event

By David Ferry

Eighteen sorority teams and hundreds of onlookers are expected to attend the charity event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Greek Park. Matches will also take place at the volleyball pits at the Phi Sigma Kappa and K...

May 1, 2006

Concerts Promote Peace, Preservation

By David Ferry

Crowds of people gathered in Anisq' Oyo' Park over the weekend to attend the Isla Vista Peace Festival Concert on Saturday and the Forests Awareness Concert on Sunday. The I.V. Peace Festival Concert - sponsored by the N...