Patrick Schaeper

November 23, 2010

Venoco Withdraws Oil Plans

By Patrick Schaeper

Last week, oil company Venoco Energy formally threw in the hat and announced the cessation of their efforts to expand oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast.

November 18, 2010

Prosecutors To Continue Cases Involving Weed

By Patrick Schaeper

Santa Barbara city officials have resumed court hearings and legal proceedings regarding the sale and use of marijuana after a prosecution hiatus during the midterm general elections.

November 15, 2010

SB Green Group Promotes Local Reuse Program

By Patrick Schaeper

Santa Barbara Allied Waste Services is celebrating “America Recycles Day” throughout the county today by handing out free recyclable bags.

October 25, 2010

I.V. Officials Hold Open Discussion About Halloween

By Patrick Schaeper

The university held an open forum last Thursday so area residents could question law enforcement and campus officials about their plans for Halloween weekend.

October 21, 2010

Police Burn Pot Vendors

By Patrick Schaeper

Santa Barbara narcotics detectives raided two local medical marijuana dispensaries last week after investigating illegal marijuana sales in the area.

October 15, 2010

SB Police Target Cell Phone Drivers

By Patrick Schaeper

Highway patrol officers wrapped up a two-day crack down on distracted drivers yesterday, stepping up enforcement of “hands-free” cell phone law.

October 14, 2010

Private Donations to UCSB Surpass Expected Amount

By Antonia Molloy, Patrick Schaeper

UCSB has received $595 million in donations over the last 10 years, exceeding its campaign goal of $500 million.

October 5, 2010

Poll Detects Stress

By Patrick Schaeper

Life seems to be getting more difficult for the residents of Santa Barbara County, an area public-opinion poll conducted by UCSB researchers reports.