Garik Hauer

October 11, 2010

A Gaucho’s Guide to Voting in Santa Barbara County

By Garik Hauer

The Nov. 2nd General Election is right around the corner and the deadlines to register are fast approaching. The following is important information you should know before heading to the polls...

October 5, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to several assaults this weekend, as well as reports of burglaries, vandalism and numerous alcohol-related offenses.

October 1, 2010

Avocado Aficionados Throw Annual Festival

By Garik Hauer

The city of Carpinteria is hosting its 24th annual Avocado Festival this weekend, offering visitors a wide variety of food and activities in celebration of the nutty, buttery fruit.

September 30, 2010

Heat Wave Heightens Fire Risk

By Garik Hauer

The National Weather Service announced a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for the county as temperatures hit triple digits earlier this week, signifying a heightened risk for brush fires in the area.

September 29, 2010

Who’s Who in the County

By Garik Hauer

Whether you are a first year student or fifth year veteran, it is essential to recognize the movers and shakers within the county.

September 28, 2010

County Offers New Alternative for Prison Inmates

By Garik Hauer

Last week, county authorities opened two facilities in an effort to acclimate prison inmates on parole into society and reduce the percentages of repeat offences.

September 27, 2010

Student Survives Cliff Tumble

By Garik Hauer

Police responded to a call yesterday afternoon after reports came in that a UCSB student had fallen off a cliff on the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive.

September 27, 2010

Cellular Company Triumphs

By Garik Hauer

Last week cellular company Next G gained approval from the county board of supervisors to install a system of wireless antennas — or “nodes” — in Montecito.

September 24, 2010

Permit Problems Force Festival to Scale Back Show

By Garik Hauer

Despite facing numerous obstacles from city officials, the ocean-side West Beach Music and Arts Festival will kick off the new school year with music and entertainment this weekend.

September 23, 2010

Tropicana Gardens Grows New Branches

By Garik Hauer

Prior to the start of the academic year, the privately owned residence hall Tropicana Gardens purchased the neighboring Fontainebleu buildings and renovated the facilities in an effort to garner more student tenants.

September 23, 2010

Goleta Library Opens Council Space to Locals

By Garik Hauer

In response to a vacancy on the Santa Barbara County’s Library Advisory Committee, the Goleta City Council is accepting applications to fill the unexpired term.

September 16, 2010

Rigs to Reef Bill Approved

By Garik Hauer

Aging oil rigs off of California’s coast might remain long after they stop pumping oil, following a law passed last month by the state legislature.

September 16, 2010

Incumbents Face Fresh Challenger

By Garik Hauer

The race for three Goleta City Council seats in this November’s election started to heat up on Monday after a fourth candidate announced her intention to run for one of the seats.

August 25, 2010

Santa Barbara Hot Spots

By Garik Hauer

Santa Barbara is full of exciting and entertaining venues, beyond the confines of the University campus.

August 4, 2010

Third Candidate Enters Race

By Garik Hauer

Since only two candidates registered last month to run for three open seats on the Goleta City Council, a third candidate has stepped forward to fill the looming vacancy.

July 14, 2010

Local Ballot Lacks Third Candidate

By Garik Hauer

In the race to fill three open seats on the Goleta City Council, only two candidates have announced their intention to run, leaving an unprecedented potential for a vacancy.