Tom Standifer

May 29, 2008

Religious Leaders Clash on Validity of Gay Marriage

By Tom Standifer

Reverend Peter Buehler of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara will not marry gay and lesbian couples. For Buehler, the matter is a religious one - an issue to be left to scripture, not legal documents. And in...

May 23, 2008

Propositions Address Rent Control, Eminent Domain

By Tom Standifer

Two competing propositions that focus on eminent domain and rent control have sparked controversy as local advocates compete for votes in the upcoming June 3 election.

May 20, 2008

Space Center Launch Set for Fall ’08

By Tom Standifer

A space center may soon land in Santa Barbara County, bringing with it over $2 billion in possible economic benefits for the area.

May 1, 2008

Crona Remains in SB Jail; Waits for Extradition Order

By Tom Standifer

Although he was arrested two months ago on charges that he escaped a Michigan prison in 1972, a recent UCSB employee is still in local custody and refusing to be extradited.

April 29, 2008

Green Nonprofit To Restore, Refit Historic Building

By Tom Standifer

In an effort to paint the town "green," local contractors will begin retrofitting a historical Santa Barbara School of Arts building tomorrow with the hope of creating a more energy-efficient edifice.

April 17, 2008

Democrats Pick Delegates to Go to Denver Assembly

By Tom Standifer

The procession toward the selection of a Democratic presidential candidate continued Sunday, as California Democrats selected delegates from each congressional district to send to the National Convention in Denver.

April 8, 2008

Police Arrest Suspected Laptop Thief

By Tom Standifer

Following eyewitness accounts of a Trigo Road burglary on Saturday night, police have arrested a suspect.

March 4, 2008

Report Finds Casino Boosts Economy

By Tom Standifer

A recent economic study has found that Chumash Casino Resort has contributed millions of dollars to the county economy and created hundreds of new jobs, but some claim that the cost of gambling-based income is too high.

February 28, 2008

Officers Suggest Caution Against Increased Theft

By Tom Standifer

In response to a string of recent thefts, local officers are reminding locals that leaving iPods, laptops and electronics in front of unlocked sliding glass doors is not advisable.

February 14, 2008

Capps Advocates Heart Legislation

By Tom Standifer

In an effort to call attention to healthy hearts, members of Congress are asked to shed their normal business attire today and throw on their favorite red shirt in support of new legislation this Valentine's Day.

February 8, 2008

SB Holds Energy-Efficient Car Test Drive

By Tom Standifer

Running up to 20 miles on a single battery and a maximum speed of 35 mph, Santa Barbara played host to the test drive of one of the automobile industry's latest emission-free cars.

February 4, 2008

Masked Demonstrators Protest Against Church of Scientology

By Tom Standifer

Outfitted with white masks and sunglasses, protesters in front of the Santa Barbara Church of Scientology this weekend wanted their messages, but not their faces, remembered. A group of protesters crowded outside the est...

January 31, 2008

Storms Lead to Blood Shortage

By Tom Standifer

The blood bank is offering some sweet treats to anyone willing to strap down and squeeze out a pint.

January 28, 2008

Foot Patrol Outgrows Pardall Station

By Tom Standifer

Drunken revelers beware, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol will soon have impressive new headquarters complete with cold, hard, steel bars.

January 9, 2008

College in Montecito To Fulfill Renovation Plan

By Tom Standifer

After weathering seven years of tweaking and reworking, as well as a lawsuit aiming to stop it in its tracks, Montecito's Westmont College has finally gotten the green light to carry out their Master Plan and upgrade the...

December 6, 2007

Coastal Access Improves With Stairway Repair

By Tom Standifer

Isla Vista surfers who were looking to conquer the area's recently incredible 10-foot waves yesterday were also able to reach the beach sooner and safer last afternoon, thanks to the opening of newly renovated coastal ac...