Drew Mackie

May 8, 2002

Jury Hears Expert Witness

By Drew Mackie

James Alessi, a Caltrans representative who investigated the fatal incident for which David Attias stands trial, testified in court Tuesday.

April 26, 2002

Witnesses Characterize Attias

By Drew Mackie

The David Attias murder trial continued on Friday, with multiple character witnesses who lived near Attias in Francisco Torres during the 2000-01 academic year.

April 15, 2002

Goleta Council Grants Funds to Park Campaign

By Drew Mackie

The council approved a motion Monday to grant $400,000 to the "Fields Forever" campaign. The campaign hopes to purchase Girsh Park and permanently designate it as a public outdoor recreation area.

April 8, 2002

Two Fires Damage Buildings at High School Over Weekend

By Drew Mackie

Flames consumed about one-fourth of the building, an 800-square foot modular classroom that the high school ROTC program had been using as a meeting place.

April 4, 2002

Capps’ Bill To Benefit California Fishermen

By Drew Mackie

Legislation penned by Santa Barbara Rep. Lois Capps (D) may make the high seas a bit less crowded, and help stabilize the floundering Santa Barbara fishing industry in the process.

March 4, 2002

CCC To Assess Impact of Cable on Fishing Nets

By Drew Mackie

Central Coast fishermen are catching underwater cables on their fishing trips in addition to fish, prompting the California Coastal Commission to take a closer look at the cables in its April meeting.

February 20, 2002

Prop 42 Commits Gas Tax to Traffic Overhead

By Drew Mackie

Voters at the polls on March 5 will decide whether or not they want to continue to help smooth out California roads and highways by pumping gasoline into their vehicles.

February 12, 2002

Council Halts New Builing Projects

By Drew Mackie

Beginning today, a 45-day moratorium will prohibit new construction within the City of Goleta while the city council attempts to build a more complete and efficient government.

January 15, 2002

New Tobacco Law Limits Smoking Space

By Drew Mackie

Smokers who want to enjoy their tobacco while maintaining compliance with county law will now find themselves barely within shouting distance of their favorite bar or restaurant.

November 27, 2001

County Debates Landfill Expansion

By Drew Mackie

Due to the county's growing population, the landfill has only five years left worth of capacity. The expansion aims to add 15 years of capacity beyond the remaining five.

November 16, 2001

IVFP Delivers Account of Community Safety During Town Meeting

By Drew Mackie

IslaVista residents discussed public safety with I.V. Foot Patrol Lt. Russ Birchim at a Town Hall meeting Thursday night.

October 29, 2001

Law To Expand Gay Partners’ Rights

By Drew Mackie

Same-sex couples are one step closer to equal rights with heterosexual couples since Governor Gray Davis signed Assembly Bill 25, the "Domestic Partners Bill" on Oct. 14.

October 8, 2001

Skywest Replaces United Service at SB Airport

By Drew Mackie

United Airlines will discontinue its service out of Santa Barbara Airport on Nov. 1, slashing the number of seats available daily to San Francisco almost in half.

October 2, 2001