County Briefs: May 25, 2004

May 25, 2004 by

At the Goleta City Council meeting Tuesday, May 18, developer Bob Comstock announced his agreement to build nine less homes than the proposed land swap with UCSB and than the city of Goleta originally...
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Info Session To Prepare Freshmen for I.V. Move-in

May 24, 2004 by

Freshmen making the move from the dorms to Isla Vista next year can receive some advice and guidance at a workshop Tuesday night so they don't get screwed by lousy landlords or roommates.
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I.V. Co-ops Advertise Housing, Host Wild Weekend Shindig

May 21, 2004 by

A concert and bake sale in Anisq' Oyo' park on Sunday will benefit the Santa Barbara Student Housing Co-op. Local bands Peyote Surf Trip, King Rat, Behemoth and UCSB's Capoeira dance team will perform...
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Surfrider To Host Weekend Concert for Coast in I.V.

May 14, 2004 by

A concert to benefit the local environment will be held in Isla Vista's Anisq' Oyo' Park this Saturday. The fourth annual Concert for the Coast, hosted by the I.V. Surfrider Foundation, will feature m...
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Auto Accident Leaves 2 Pedestrians Injured

May 10, 2004 by

Two unidentified women were struck by a car Sunday night while crossing Embarcadero del Mar near its intersection with Trigo Road.
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New Drain to Make I.V. Beaches Less Trashy

May 6, 2004 by

Cigarette butts and keg cups on the streets of Isla Vista will soon be trapped in a storm drain rather than washed into the ocean.
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Airport Safety Cash Heads to SBA

May 6, 2004 by

A plane prepares for takeoff at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, located less than a mile from the UCSB campus. Plans to construct a longer runway are currently underway.
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A.S. To Bring Parking Debate to Students

May 4, 2004 by

Students opposed to the Isla Vista parking permit plan can find out what they can do about it this afternoon. Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board will host a meeting at 5 p.m. in the A.S. ...
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Boy Saves Apartment From Stovetop Flames

May 3, 2004 by

A 10-year-old boy climbed into his neighbor's apartment to prevent a potentially serious fire Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived at an apartment on the 6800 block of Phelps Avenue, they lea...
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New Zealand Swell Brings Wicked Surf to California

April 26, 2004 by

According to the National Weather Service, a series of storms southeast of New Zealand has generated a 40-foot swell from the south-southwest that has traveled nearly 7,000 miles in the past 12 days.
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Dublin’s To Give Liquor a Shot

April 22, 2004 by

If local businessman Ricardo Fundament gets his way, Isla Vistans will soon have another place to enjoy a cocktail. Fundament, the owner of Dublin's Sports Grill, applied to upgrade his liquor license...
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Locals To Give Input on Land Exchange

April 12, 2004 by

The preservation of Ellwood Mesa will be the focus of a public hearing held by the Goleta City Council and Planning Agency tonight.
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Commuters Drive Home Traffic Woe

April 8, 2004 by

Members of the public and elected officials, along with representatives from Caltrans and the Santa Barbara County Association of Government (SBCAG), attended the public workshop on the group's future...
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March 21, 2004

March 30, 2004 by

Once at the station, the man continued to laugh and joke about the whole incident and asked the officer several times for a hug. He continued to provide the same name he had originally given, even tho...
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Sea, Land Mammals Alike Flock to SB for Whale Festival

March 29, 2004 by

Santa Barbara whale lovers gathered downtown this weekend to share their music, art, stories and knowledge at the 10th annual Santa Barbara Whale Festival.
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