Kristin Ferrell

April 22, 2009

Pappas To Appeal 3rd District Seat

By Kristin Ferrell

Steve Pappas' six-month legal saga - which seemingly ended in March when a judge upheld the election of Doreen Farr - isn't over yet.

April 6, 2009

Throngs Flood Floatopia

By Kristin Ferrell

"This is like Halloween in the spring."

February 24, 2009

I.V. Remembers 2001 Massacre

By Kristin Ferrell

A small crowd gathered in Little Acorn Park on Sabado Tarde Road yesterday to pay their respects to the victims of the David Attias' 2001 vehicular rampage.

February 18, 2009

Pappas, Farr Face Off at Trial

By Kristin Ferrell

Judge William McLafferty heard opening arguments from Steve Pappas' legal team yesterday, kicking off a legal battle for the 3rd District Supervisor seat that is expected to last several weeks.

February 17, 2009

Pappas v. Farr Case To Begin

By Kristin Ferrell

Steve Pappas' election contest against Doreen Farr will begin its first day of trial today in the Santa Barbara Superior Court.

February 10, 2009

Pappas Loses Ground

By Kristin Ferrell

A judge ruled yesterday in favor of Doreen Farr's motion to exclude evidence from the upcoming election suit against her, making Steve Pappas's uphill legal battle to unseat the 3rd District supervisor even steeper.

February 2, 2009

Pappas Lays Out Voter Fraud Case

By Kristin Ferrell

Steve Pappas has received some interesting responses from the hundreds of students who objected to his subpoena's demand that the university release their personal information to be used as evidence in his suit against D...

January 29, 2009

Pappas Asks for Evidence

By Kristin Ferrell

The UCSB student body was notified yesterday via e-mail that defeated 3rd District Supervisor candidate Steve Pappas has subpoenaed the university for the "names, resident addresses, dates of birth and citizenship of all...

January 27, 2009

UCSB Officials Face Subpoena

By Kristin Ferrell

University officials met yesterday to discuss the school's legal options in the face of a subpoena issued by Steve Pappas' legal team.

January 15, 2009

Slow Business Forces SB Shops to Shut Doors

By Kristin Ferrell

Vacant storefronts are the newest trend hitting Santa Barbara's downtown commercial district, as retail shops and restaurants face the economic crisis that has gripped the nation.

January 8, 2009

To Invalidate Student Votes, Steve Pappas Gets Technical

By Kristin Ferrell

As 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr gets comfortable in her new office, opponent Steve Pappas is continuing his legal effort to challenge the results of the election that seated her. In an interview yesterday, Pappas...

January 5, 2009

Pappas To Challenge Nov. 4 Loss

By Kristin Ferrell

Steve Pappas has filed a petition with the California Superior Court to challenge the results of November's 3rd District Supervisor race.

November 20, 2008

He Said, She Said: Night vs. Day Drinking

By Kristin Ferrell

Friday morning. As the sun ascends over Isla Vista, a mist that smells of wet grass and stale beer wafts through Del Playa Drive, and I â€" I am pouring myself a Jack and Coke.

November 4, 2008

Campus Groups Plan Election Reminders

By Kristin Ferrell

With Election Day finally here, UCSB's student-run political groups are organizing massive last minute pushes to get I.V. residents out to the polls.

November 3, 2008

Finally, It’s Over

By Kristin Ferrell

A staggering 45,000 people descended upon Isla Vista this weekend for the annual Halloween celebrations.

October 28, 2008

Activists Discuss Pros, Cons

By Kristin Ferrell

Pro-choice activist groups are out in force this week, rallying local voters against a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would require underage girls to notify their parents before they could legally rece...