Madison Medeiros

May 10, 2010

Weekend Crime Wrap-Up

By Madison Medeiros

Aside from the normal amount of alcohol-related crimes, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol dealt with an unusually high number of thefts this weekend. Isla Vista Foot Patrol Deputy Freddy Padilla said most of the burglaries invo...

May 5, 2010

Health Bill Reforms To Help Recent Graduates

By Madison Medeiros

Local Congresswoman Lois Capps and the Obama administration are working with insurance companies on a health care provision that would extend coverage for young adults.

May 4, 2010

Drive-In To Reopen for Summer

By Madison Medeiros

After 19 years of disuse, the Santa Barbara Drive-In — located just minutes from campus — will burst back into life Friday night with the premier of "Iron Man 2."

April 30, 2010

Police Release Murder Suspect

By Madison Medeiros

Authorities dropped charges against the main suspect in the murder of a local man and former UCSB student at Hendry’s beach, arresting another man in his place.

April 26, 2010

Weekend Crime Wrap-Up

By Madison Medeiros

Local authorities responded to six burglaries and a medical emergency during the weekend, in addition to arresting a group of residents for counterfeiting money.

April 20, 2010

Police Jail Three for Homicide

By Madison Medeiros

Authorities have arrested three people in connection with the murder of UCSB alum Robert Burke Simpson.

April 19, 2010

Park Event Rewards Talented I.V. Rollers

By Madison Medeiros

Over 150 UCSB students and out-of-towners flocked to Anisq' Oyo' Park this Saturday to let the good times -- and the joints -- roll at the sixth annual Joint Rolling Competition.

April 13, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Madison Medeiros

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol handled a deluge of Floatopia-related crime this weekend, responding to thefts, medical emergencies and alcohol violations.

April 8, 2010

County Blockades Beach Access

By Madison Medeiros

Local law enforcement, county officials and a small crowd of students met at I.V. Theater last night for a public forum regarding the county's plans to stop Floatopia.

April 7, 2010

County Blockades Beach Access

By Madison Medeiros

Local law enforcement, county officials and a small crowd of students met at I.V. Theater last night for a public forum regarding the county's plans to stop Floatopia.

April 6, 2010

U.S. Census Tallies Transients

By Madison Medeiros

Santa Barbara County recently worked alongside the federal Census Bureau to conduct a count of the local homeless population for the 2010 Census.

April 5, 2010

Ecological Event Praises

By Madison Medeiros

Film director James Cameron will be hailed as an environmental hero at Santa Barbara’s 40th Earth Day Festival. The Community Environmental Council’s award recognizes environmental advocacy across a range of ...

March 30, 2010

Locals Debate Otter Surge

By Madison Medeiros

A recent influx of California sea otters off the coast of Santa Barbara has raised questions about what impact the migrating animals will have on local marine ecosystems.

March 29, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Madison Medeiros

Even with a majority of students on vacation, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol kept busy through the whole of UCSB's spring break.

March 4, 2010

Senior Home May Retire

By Madison Medeiros

Over 700 senior citizens will soon say farewell to Isla Vista, a result of Friendship Manor's decision to relocate.

March 2, 2010

Nursery Uses Insurance to Rebuild Area

By Madison Medeiros

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is using a $6.8 million insurance settlement to rebuild facilities damaged in last May’s Jesusita Fire. The majority of the money received from Chubb Insurance will be used to rebui...