Natalie Rehkopf

May 26, 2010

Santa Barbara Resident Discovered Dead on Beach

By Natalie Rehkopf

Authorities are investigating the death of local surfer Gordon Alan Jennell, 48, after his body washed ashore near Arroyo Burro Beach on Thursday displaying no apparent signs of injury.

April 27, 2010

Car Loan Service Comes to I.V.

By Natalie Rehkopf

Zipcar, a car sharing program that allows people to rent cars by the hour or by the day, was introduced in Isla Vista last Friday, providing a new option for Gauchos without wheels.

April 5, 2010

SB Alum Offers I.V. Bus Rides

By Natalie Rehkopf

A new late-night bus service between Isla Vista and downtown Santa Barbara will begin this week, providing an alternative means of transportation for students looking to visit local bars.

February 10, 2010

SB Converts Grease to Energy

By Natalie Rehkopf

Fat and grease will soon turn into a source of electrical power for Santa Barbara thanks to a new waste management plan.

January 14, 2010

Fiscal Woes Jeopardize Downtown Businesses

By Natalie Rehkopf

Fluctuating rent prices and a hostile economy are threatening to take the local flair out of State Street.

November 4, 2009

Halloween Crowds Ebb

By Natalie Rehkopf

This Halloween's far from record-breaking crowds left many seasoned residents wondering what kept the masses away.

October 21, 2009

Foot Patrol Lays Out All Hallow’s Eve Traffic Plan

By Natalie Rehkopf

Associated Students hosted an hour-long town hall meeting last night to discuss Halloween preparation in Isla Vista.

October 7, 2009

Web Site Looks to Digitize Rent

By Natalie Rehkopf

Paying rent may be less of a hassle if Isla Vista landlords choose to make use of a new Web site designed to alleviate monthly payment problems.

September 30, 2009

Measure To Restrict Building Size

By Natalie Rehkopf

An initiative set to appear on November's city-wide ballot has put the focus on an oft-ignored topic: building height restrictions.

February 1, 2008

Officers To Enforce Super Bowl DUI Crackdown

By Natalie Rehkopf

As football fans across Santa Barbara County stock up on their favorite intoxicants in preparation for Super Bowl XLII this Sunday, county law enforcement agencies are polishing their breathalyzers, waiting for those bra...

November 6, 2007

Dennis Miller Returns to TV Tonight

By Natalie Rehkopf

Sports enthusiasts will get a fresh and funny view on the world of sports this week as the Versus network premiers its new show, "Sports Unfiltered With Dennis Miller," tonight at 10 EST.

October 16, 2007

Donors To Give Blood at Silvergreens

By Natalie Rehkopf

UCSB students and Isla Vista residents will have the opportunity to receive free sundaes and save a life this week by participating in the United Blood Services blood drive hosted at Silvergreens.

October 11, 2007

SB Garden Plants Idea for Upgrade, Newer Facilities

By Natalie Rehkopf

After years of germination, plans for renovations to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - the oldest botanic garden in California - are almost in bloom.

May 16, 2007

Airport Receives Grant for Upgrades

By Natalie Rehkopf

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport will receive over $10 million for safety improvements that will bring it up to federal standards and to give pilots an extra sigh of relief.

May 2, 2007

UCSC-Hatched Plan Helps Newborn Falcons

By Natalie Rehkopf

Springtime is here and has brought with it the birth of a couple good-looking chicks - two baby peregrine falcons were discovered last Friday on Santa Barbara Island, the first of their kind to successfully hatch on the ...

April 19, 2007