Geoff Skelton

September 28, 2007

Los Padres Area Soon To Open After Zaca Blaze

By Geoff Skelton

While several roads near Los Padres National Forest remain closed due to the Zaca Fire aftermath, authorities are now saying they may soon lift some of the closures starting Oct. 1.

May 23, 2007

Santa Barbara Bowl Raises Its Own Roof

By Geoff Skelton

With a roof capable of holding at least 250 tons of equipment, the Santa Barbara Bowl will no longer have to turn away the bigger stars for fear of heavy gear falling from the sky.

May 18, 2007

Nava Aids Construction, Emergency Services Bills

By Geoff Skelton

With local assemblyman Pedro Nava at the helm, two issues concerning the environment are making their way through the California State Legislature, one focusing on road construction and the other on natural disaster resp...

May 7, 2007

Police Hunt for Alleged Felon; I.V. Crime Rises

By Geoff Skelton

Cinco de Mayo weekend was characterized by a higher crime rate that usual in the Santa Barbara area, but in addition to the expected Minor in Possession and Drunk in Public tickets, a suspected felon eluded police after ...

May 1, 2007

Council Approves Development Plan

By Geoff Skelton

After seven years of planning, the Goleta City Council has finally given the go-ahead to begin construction on the Cabrillo Business Park Project, a development totaling 956,000 square feet.

April 23, 2007

Club Focuses on Laughing Matters

By Geoff Skelton

From talking back to hecklers to making jokes about Satan's moist vagina, the comics at Isla Vista's new standup night are creating a buzz with their new edgy college comedy.

April 4, 2007

New Buses To Lower Smog, Noise

By Geoff Skelton

Santa Barbara unveiled its new fleet of hybrid buses yesterday, which officials promise will reduce air emissions, conserve fuel and even come equipped with that "new car" smell - for the first few rides, at least.

March 9, 2007

Mr. Moviefone Performs Radio Pranks

By Geoff Skelton

The famed Mr. Moviefone appeared on the morning show at local radio station KJEE 92.9 FM yesterday, turning heads all over downtown Santa Barbara as he ordered McDonald's and hit on women in his trademark announcer voice...

February 22, 2007

Rally Against News-Press Draws Crowd

By Geoff Skelton

The battle for De La Guerra Plaza, home to the Santa Barbara News-Press, drew over 200 community members yesterday for the largest protest against the newspaper in months.

February 15, 2007

Group Tracks Gray Whales’ Migration

By Geoff Skelton

Every winter, gray whales migrate to Alaska from their Baja California breeding grounds in Mexico.

February 5, 2007

Group of Women “Walk and Talk” for Heart Disease

By Geoff Skelton

A group of dedicated Santa Barbara residents sported red on Friday afternoon to show their support for women with heart disease as part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign.

January 26, 2007

Crowd of 60,000 To Attend Annual SB Film Festival

By Geoff Skelton

With the beginning of Santa Barbara's own International Film Festival yesterday, locals are rolling out the red carpets and, strangely, polishing their Khazakstani accents in anticipation of the star-studded guest list.

January 18, 2007

City Council Presents Plans for Improvements

By Geoff Skelton

Goleta's three newest council members gave their first State of the City speeches on Wednesday afternoon, discussing their plans to revamp the city's infrastructure and alleviate the city's over-loaded lanes.

November 30, 2006

Chilla Vista Fair To Focus Efforts on Conservation

By Geoff Skelton

For a few good bands, responsibly consumed booze, bulbs and no bags of trash, student group Chilla Vista prescribes a dose of its Diversity Awareness Justice Understanding and Sustainability Festival, this school year's ...

November 22, 2006

Eateries, Dorms To Close During Holiday Weekend

By Geoff Skelton

Students spending Thanksgiving in Isla Vista could find themselves sadder than a roasted turkey this week, as local law enforcement braces for an expected increase in property crime and many area businesses close their d...

November 6, 2006