Nick Kennedy

October 2, 2008

Greka Surrenders Task to EPA

By Nick Kennedy

After multiple failures to meet clean-up deadlines, the Environmental Protection Agency has forced Greka Oil and Gas -- the company responsible for leaking some 550,000 gallons of oil and contaminated water in Santa Barb...

September 30, 2008

Local Resident Aims to Educate Sudanese Youths

By Nick Kennedy

When Nyuol Tong was only five years old, he was beaten in his home by North Sudanese militiamen, who threatened to kill him. Twelve years later, Tong has found freedom - and purpose - in Santa Barbara, where he runs his...

July 15, 2008

Officials Predict Containment After 16-Day Battle With Fire

By Nick Kennedy

The Gap Fire, which burned through southern Santa Barbara County and made national headlines in early July, should now be 100 percent contained, fire department officials say.

July 15, 2008

Coastal Fund Cleans Up I.V.’s Mess

By Nick Kennedy

In response to the article, "Student Cleans Up Isla Vista" (Daily Nexus, June 25), it's easy to see we have a huge trash issue, but we also have the means to help curb the problem.

May 23, 2008

Experts Call for Federal Protection of Seabirds

By Nick Kennedy

A local seabird threatened by coastal development is currently being considered for inclusion on the national Endangered Species list.

April 14, 2008

ASVT Draws Crowd; Benefits Charity

By Nick Kennedy

Thousands of students and locals in board shorts and bikinis poured onto East Beach Saturday to witness the 5th annual All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament.

April 11, 2008

ATO’s Volleyball Tourney To Raise Funds for Charity

By Nick Kennedy

Sand, sun and sorority volleyball are set to collide this weekend, as the All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament descends upon East Beach near downtown Santa Barbara.

April 9, 2008

Bargain Hunters Hung Up by Call Center Closure

By Nick Kennedy

Trying to reach Bargain Network call center in Goleta? Please hold while they relocate to Houston. Bargain Network, a provider of pricing services including lists of home foreclosures and repossessed goods, is preparing ...

January 30, 2008

I.V. Businesses Survive Fire Unharmed

By Nick Kennedy

Despite forced closure for a few days, Isla Vista's Silvergreens and Beat the Bookstore have recovered both financially and operationally from an electrical fire earlier this month.

December 6, 2007

Local Band To Play Times Square for MTV Contest

By Nick Kennedy

Their MTV.com biography begins with "to our dozens of fans around the world," but Santa Barbara-based band Them Terribles is hoping to attract the attention of millions as they compete against two other groups to win the...

October 29, 2007

Act Grants Journalists More Rights

By Nick Kennedy

Following recent controversies in which reporters were jailed for refusing to reveal their sources to police, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that could guarantee more rights for journalists.

October 18, 2007