Ladan Moeenziai

February 27, 2002

Series of Weekend Altercations Lead to Severe Injuries

By Ladan Moeenziai

Another string of fights in Isla Vista resulted in three hospitalizations last weekend.

February 26, 2002

Third District Plans for New Lights in I.V.

By Ladan Moeenziai

Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall and the Edison Co. announced Monday that they will work together to shed light on some of Isla Vista's darkest corners as part of an Isla Vista safety enhancement plan.

February 22, 2002

Did I.V. Change?

By Ladan Moeenziai

One year later, the flowers at the makeshift memorial are gone and a fresh layer of asphalt blankets Sabado Tarde Road. One year later, many Isla Vista residents and community leaders say the tragedy has not been forgott...

February 15, 2002

Senate Bill Would Move Oil Out of SB

By Ladan Moeenziai

Two Democratic senators announced a bill Thursday to trade offshore drilling leases from California to Louisiana and move oil companies out of local coastal waters.

February 12, 2002

DP Residents Report Two Auto Thefts

By Ladan Moeenziai

Two cars were stolen from an Isla Vista driveway when an intruder reportedly entered the unlocked door of an apartment to steal the keys on Sunday morning.

February 8, 2002

IVRPD Will Not Deal With Homeless Issue

By Ladan Moeenziai

The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District turned down requests to put the homeless issue on the agenda at last night's meeting, claiming it lacked the authority to grant them a "living space."

February 4, 2002

Police Arrest Suspect in I.V. Burglaries

By Ladan Moeenziai

Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers arrested the male suspected of breaking into two homes last weekend last Thursday night.

January 31, 2002

PAC Examines Isla Vista Highs, Lows

By Ladan Moeenziai

Equipped with slides of the best and worst of Isla Vista, Project Area Committee (PAC) members gave the county an idea of their hopes for redevelopment Wednesday night at I.V. Elementary School.

January 30, 2002

Local Residents Report Multiple Weekend Thefts

By Ladan Moeenziai

On Friday, Jan. 25, police received a report of an intruder who entered an apartment on the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive through an unlocked door around 4 a.m.

January 29, 2002

Man Dies After Vehicle Collides With Guardrail

By Ladan Moeenziai

A Paso Robles man was killed on Highway 101 just south of Cabrillo Boulevard when his car struck a roadside guardrail Monday.

January 24, 2002

Morning After Pill Still Unavailable in SB Area

By Ladan Moeenziai

No local pharmacies offer the newly legal non-prescription morning-after pill, which may not be available until April.

January 22, 2002

Jan. 22, 2002

By Ladan Moeenziai

The suspect was arrested for public intoxication and was transported to Santa Barbara County Jail, where he was housed, pending sobriety.

January 17, 2002

Ordinance Wins Initial County Vote

By Ladan Moeenziai

In a victory for renters, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors passed the first reading of the renters' rights ordinance by a 3-2 vote on Tuesday.

January 16, 2002

CIA Spies Persians With Its Blind Eye

By Ladan Moeenziai

The Los Angeles Times reported that, in an attempt to keep their eye on the activities of Iran, the CIA has reassigned a number of its spies to the heavily Iranian-populated city of Los Angeles.

January 10, 2002

SB Youth Arrested For Possession of Illegal Explosives

By Ladan Moeenziai

A Santa Barbara High School student was booked into juvenile hall on Monday, after Sheriff's deputies found enough materials at his home to make at least four pipe bombs.

January 8, 2002

Police Report Drop in Isla Vista Burglaries

By Ladan Moeenziai

Home burglaries in Isla Vista significantly declined in 2001, while the number of sexual assaults, alcohol-related offenses and arrests for couch fires did not change notably in the last year.