Laura Wiesenberg

May 16, 2008

Local Gays Celebrate CA Supreme Court Ruling

By Brooke Elliott, Laura Wiesenberg

Following yesterday's California Supreme Court decision to end a ban on same-sex marriage, the local gay community celebrated and declared the ruling a victory on the path toward equality.

May 12, 2008

Event Spotlights Digital Films by UCSB Students

By Laura Wiesenberg

The first-annual Isla Vista Digital Film Festival was held last Saturday night to showcase a new brand of film by a new breed of filmmakers.

April 24, 2008

Measure A Seeks to Renew Tax, Improve Roads

By Laura Wiesenberg

After failing to garner the necessary votes to pass Measure D in November 2006, proponents of the road improvement tax are trying to get a similar proposition, Measure A, back on the ballot for the November 2008 election...

April 14, 2008

IVRPD Discusses Park Upgrades

By Laura Wiesenberg

After two landscape and architecture firms backed out of the project, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District's finance committee is now considering a new firm for its improvement plan concerning Anisq' Oyo' Park.

March 6, 2008

Alcoholic Beverage Control Suspends CaliRoll License

By Laura Wiesenberg

In response to some underage alcohol sales at Caliroll Express, Isla Vista is in the midst of a sake bomb-free month.

February 1, 2008

Conquest Housing, USC Reach New Agreement

By Laura Wiesenberg

Conquest Student Housing, the company that received hundreds of protests last year when it evicted several low-income families from Cedarwood Apartments, has finally settled with the University of Southern California.

January 15, 2008

Levels of Bacteria Rise in SB Water After Recent Rain

By Laura Wiesenberg

Following the arrival of some unwanted visitors, beachgoers may now want to think twice before plunging into any local waters.

October 4, 2007

Museum Links Whale Deaths to Ships

By Laura Wiesenberg

After weeks of tests, scientists from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History announced that ships are to blame for the recent deaths of three blue whales in Southern California waters.

September 20, 2007

Firestone To Retire From SB Board

By Laura Wiesenberg

After serving one term on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Brooks Firestone recently announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming election.

August 29, 2007

Shopping Tips Save Money for Munchies

By Laura Wiesenberg

Applying to UCSB: $40. The cost of your first year at UCSB: $25,000. Knowing where to find the cheapest burrito in Isla Vista on a Saturday night: priceless.

June 27, 2007

Frimpong Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Assault Charges

By Laura Wiesenberg

Article Published Friday August 24, 2007. Pleading not guilty at his arraignment yesterday, UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong will now stand trial on Nov. 15 for charges of rape and sexual assault.

June 27, 2007

State Gives SB Funds to Widen 101

By Laura Wiesenberg

After receiving millions in funding from the state, local politicians and residents hope to have construction workers hit the road soon as the county prepares to expand Highway 101.

May 25, 2007

Measure D To Resurface in November

By Laura Wiesenberg

After failing to receive enough votes in last year's election, a newly revised countywide sales tax for Highway 101 improvements and transportation services will return to the ballot this fall.

May 24, 2007

SB Accepts Grants to Assist Endangered Fish Population

By Laura Wiesenberg

Although the once prolific steelhead trout currently faces extinction, the city of Santa Barbara may soon help turn the tide with an allocation of several state and private grants.

May 18, 2007

Officials Defer Gaviota Coast Grant

By Laura Wiesenberg

Citing insufficient research by presenters, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors recently shelved the city of Goleta's request for $350,000 in funds to help purchase a parcel of land on the Gaviota Coast.

May 14, 2007