Garik Hauer

January 11, 2011

Opposition Blocks SB Funding

By Garik Hauer

The 23rd Congressional District that includes Santa Barbara County was denied $13.8 million in federal grant opportunities when an annual appropriations bill was removed from Senate discussion in late December.

January 4, 2011

Authorities See Decrease in Drunk Driving

By Garik Hauer

County law enforcement and highway patrol agencies concluded their holiday DUI crackdown this week, resulting in fewer arrests compared to last year.

December 7, 2010

SB Begins Enforcing Social Host Ordinance

By Garik Hauer

The Social Host Liability Ordinance came into effect on Dec. 1, granting county law enforcement the legal right to enter homes if they suspect a minor is drinking on the premises.

November 24, 2010

Santa Barbara County Applies New Alcohol Law

By Garik Hauer

To cut down on underage drinking, county officials will begin enforcement of a new ordinance next month that allows officers entry into residencies if they suspect minors are drinking on the premises.

November 17, 2010

Election Leaves Vacant Position

By Garik Hauer

As recently elected 35th District State Assemblyman Das Williams plans his move to Sacramento and leaves a lifetime of local involvement, fellow Santa Barbara City Council members are questioning who will take his seat.

November 16, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault, vandalism and several burglaries this weekend. Early Saturday morning, officers received a report that a female was physically attacked by six individuals on the 6700 b...

November 10, 2010

Police Find Meth Chemicals

By Garik Hauer

County narcotics detectives are conducting an investigation after discovering a drug disposal site near the Fremont Campground Area in Los Padres National Forest last week.

November 9, 2010

Local Concert Fails to Make Enough Profit

By Garik Hauer

The organizers of Santa Barbara’s annual West Beach Music Festival filed for bankruptcy this week, having suffered negative profits after this year’s event.

November 2, 2010

Isla Vista Greets Fewer Revelers

By Garik Hauer

Despite seeing a similar number of attendees as last year, law enforcement reported fewer arrests and criminal activities this Halloween.

October 31, 2010

Blaze Burns Bear Creek

By Garik Hauer

County fire and air force officials fought a fire throughout the weekend and have reportedly contained 50 percent of the blaze that broke out near Bear Creek on Thursday.

October 29, 2010

Filmmaker To Showcase I.V.

By Garik Hauer

Hollywood movie writer and first-time director Peter Iliff has film crews working on a new film examining Isla Vista’s party culture.

October 27, 2010

Police Union Resettles

By Garik Hauer

The Santa Barbara City Council reviewed a final fiscal contract proposal from the local police union in a closed meeting last night to determine if additional concessions are needed to help balance the city’s budget.

October 26, 2010

SB City Council To Tackle Local Density Dilemma

By Garik Hauer

The Santa Barbara City Council will hold a meeting today and tomorrow to review its twenty-year city development plan and determine the region’s future housing, transportation and environmental policies.

October 19, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol arrested a man for the possession of illegal drugs this weekend and responded to several assaults and burglaries.

October 14, 2010

Vuillemainroy Takes Place of Lt. Olmstead

By Garik Hauer

There is a new lieutenant in town — but for Ray Vuillemainroy, it is business as usual at the Isla Vista Foot Patrol station.

October 12, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault with a deadly weapon this weekend, as well as several burglaries and a number of alcohol-related offenses.