Lindsey Clodfelter

May 9, 2005

IVFP Uses Newly Acquired Tasers to Subdue Suspects

By Lindsey Clodfelter

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) put its newest weapons to the test recently, using Taser X26 stun guns to bring down two suspects who could not be restrained by police officers.

April 28, 2005

PAC/GPAC Talks I.V. Center, Bus Stops

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Discussion about the Isla Vista Community Center and renovation of local bus stops went round and round at a meeting of the Project Area Committee/General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) on Wednesday night.

April 26, 2005

Troublesome Trees May Get the Axe From County Reps

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Trees uprooting concrete, the installation of special storm drains in Isla Vista and a reorganization of the county's Board of Architectural Review (BAR) are all issues coming before the Santa Barbara County Board of Sup...

April 22, 2005

Sea Center Opens on Stearns Wharf

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Stearns Wharf will swell with visitors tomorrow at noon, as the Ty Warner Sea Center -- a project six years in the making -- celebrates its grand opening.

April 8, 2005

Students To Help Ease Hunger in I.V.

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Two UCSB students will lead a community luncheon to feed local homeless people this Sunday at Anisq' Oyo' Park for what may be the beginning of a monthly community service project.

March 2, 2005

Island Pig Eradication Spurs Wild Controversy

By Lindsey Clodfelter

The National Park Service's decision to gun down the Channel Islands' entire population of wild pigs has left some community members squealing in protest.

February 25, 2005

Protesters To Fight Federal Closure of I.V.’s Halfway House

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Local community members will rally at noon today to protest the closing of Working Alternatives, a halfway house located at 6575 Trigo Rd. in Isla Vista.

February 18, 2005

Board Takes No Action On Park Sale, Director

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Members of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District were unable to reach a decision Thursday night regarding a proposal to sell Pardall Gardens, leaving the matter open for further discussion.

February 11, 2005

Farmers, Chefs Offer Lovin

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Aphrodisiacs, chocolate-covered strawberries and passion fruit truffles will be on the menu tomorrow morning for a Valentine's Day-inspired fundraiser at the Farmers Market in downtown Santa Barbara.

February 4, 2005

Chief Vittum Retires From SB Fire Force

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Deputy Chief Steve Vittum of the Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. celebrated his retirement yesterday after fighting fires for 36 years, 31 of which were served in Santa Barbara.

February 2, 2005

Public Joins Council to Plan Goleta

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Goleta residents got a chance to have their say in the city's future last week, helping shape the city's general plan by attending workshops hosted by the Goleta City Council.

January 20, 2005

Commissioner Seeks to Enrich I.V. Image

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Parker Montgomery said he thinks there is room for improvement in Isla Vista, where he sees the potential for a community that better reflects the prestige of UCSB.

January 10, 2005

Sinkhole, Mudslides Cancel Trains

By Lindsey Clodfelter

A large sinkhole that opened up over the weekend forced Amtrak to close a major stretch of railway yesterday, resulting in the cancellation of all trains traveling between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles.

January 3, 2005

A.S. Initiative Failure Meets Mixed Reactions

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Representatives from some on-campus organizations said that they are disappointed with the failure of the A.S. Initiative in last quarter's special election, but said they will find a way to maintain their planned progra...

November 17, 2004

Center Hopefuls Hunt for Funds After ‘Yes’ Vote

By Lindsey Clodfelter

When Measure D passed in the Nov. 2 election, it gave the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) authorization to build a new community center in I.V.

November 15, 2004

Groups Hope for ‘Yes’ Vote on A.S. Initiative

By Lindsey Clodfelter

With voting for the Associated Students Initiative beginning Tuesday, representatives from several campus organizations said they are supporting the $10.40 base fee increase, anticipating the financial benefits such an i...