Kristina Ackermann

January 7, 2004

UCSB Student’s Goodwill Touches Former Professor

By Kristina Ackermann

A UCSB alum received a pleasant surprise Monday when his wallet was returned with the cash and credit cards still inside.

December 4, 2003

Group Hosts Debates on Housing Conflicts

By Kristina Ackermann

On Wednesday night, the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN) hosted the first of a series of community discussions on housing and the environment.

December 4, 2003

SB Gets in Christmas Parade Spirit

By Kristina Ackermann

If the twirl of a baton turns you on, Santa Barbara has a special threesome for you. The 51st annual Downtown Holiday Parade will be held Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at State and Sola Streets and ends in De La ...

November 25, 2003

Lompoc Hopes to Land Space Contest

By Kristina Ackermann

The city of Lompoc, in a partnership with Vandenberg Air Force Base, has announced its candidacy to host the first annual X Prize Cup.

November 24, 2003

Fire Damages Mobile Home; Injures None

By Kristina Ackermann

On Sunday at 7:50 a.m., the Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. responded to a mobile home fire on South Pine Avenue in Goleta.

November 21, 2003

Jacko Surrenders to Police

By Kristina Ackermann

Michael Jackson was arrested for multiple counts of child molestation Thursday at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Jackson arrived by private jet around noon, was taken into custody by the Santa Barbara County Sherri...

November 20, 2003

‘King of Pop’ Faces Counts of Molestation

By Kristina Ackermann

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. issued a warrant for Michael Jackson's arrest Wednesday after searching Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos the day before. Jackson is wanted for multiple counts of alleged ch...

November 18, 2003

November 18th, 2003

By Kristina Ackermann

Llello on Abrego; DP Piss Capades; It Just Grew Legs and Walked Into My Car...; Field of Crushed Dreams; Piss Capades: the Sequel

November 17, 2003

Reserve Council Opposes More Cuts

By Kristina Ackermann

The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council voted unanimously Friday to send a letter to the governor expressing its concern for the effects of budget cuts on the reserve program.

November 10, 2003

Traffic Collisions Claim 2 Lives

By Kristina Ackermann

Wet roadways may have contributed to two fatal accidents that occurred this weekend. Two people died Saturday in vehicular accidents, one along the Gaviota Coast and one in Santa Maria.

November 10, 2003

Burglars Strike Numerous I.V. Residences

By Kristina Ackermann

Isla Vista residents who neglected to lock all doors and windows had some surprise visits this past week. On Nov. 4, Bailey Bernard noticed that his laptop computer and cell phone charger were missing from his residence ...

November 10, 2003

Blaze Causes North County Power Outage

By Kristina Ackermann

North County was a bit darker Saturday afternoon when an electrical transmission station caught fire and blacked out the area between Santa Ynez and Lompoc.

November 7, 2003

Man Seeks to Build Homes On Gaviota Coast

By Kristina Ackermann

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission received a proposal to develop homes in the Naples area of the Gaviota coast. The 54-home development proposed by Orange County developer Matt Osgood is the largest proposed d...

November 6, 2003

Frat Discussion Aids Anti-Hazing Efforts

By Kristina Ackermann

Fraternity members gathered in Isla Vista Theater instead of around a keg Wednesday night to discuss hazing, sexual assault and alcohol awareness.

November 5, 2003

SB Elects 3 Members to City Council

By Kristina Ackermann

Following a low-turnout election, three new city council members are poised to take office. On Tuesday, voters selected Helene Schneider, Das Williams and Brian Barnwell from a field of nine candidates for the Santa Barb...

November 4, 2003

Candidates Await Election

By Kristina Ackermann

Today is Election Day, and nine candidates are competing for three seats on the Santa Barbara City Council. Voters will also elect two board members for the Embarcadero Municipal Improvement District, a division of Golet...