Tom Standifer

November 30, 2007

Judge Fines Journalist Over Photos

By Tom Standifer

Santa Barbara Independent photographer Paul Wellman appeared before court yesterday after refusing to turn over subpoenaed photographs in conjunction with a murder trial.

November 27, 2007

Winter Shelter Project To Help Local Homeless

By Tom Standifer

In an effort to prepare local transients for the upcoming winter months, community members from many different professions are coming together this week to conduct the 3rd annual Project Healthy Neighbors.

November 20, 2007

I.V. Eateries Modify Hours for Holiday

By Tom Standifer

For those Isla Vista residents planning to eat Freebirds for Thanksgiving dinner, think again - the burrito bar is one of many I.V. businesses that are closing their doors for part of the holiday week.

November 14, 2007

Registered Sex Offender Returns to SB

By Tom Standifer

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. announced this week that a former child molester may soon move in to the area.

November 8, 2007

Six To Complete SB Self-Sufficiency Program

By Tom Standifer

Santa Barbara families are being honored tomorrow for their efforts in finding independence from government assistance via a city-sponsored Family Self-Sufficiency program.

November 7, 2007

County To Help Shops Affected by Fire

By Tom Standifer

In an effort to aid small businesses affected by the Zaca Fire, 35th District Assemblyman Pedro Nava is helping local shops receive state aid.

November 2, 2007

IVRPD Evaluates Proposal to Improve Local Park

By Tom Standifer

Focusing on proposed changes to Anisq'Oyo' Park, Isla Vista Recreation and Park District members discussed the construction of a new amphitheater and larger pond during their meeting yesterday.

October 31, 2007

Firemen To Deliver Pizzas, Test Alarms

By Tom Standifer

Isla Vista residents craving pizza may be surprised to find a fireman knocking at their door this Friday.

October 26, 2007

Event To Educate Locals About Safety

By Tom Standifer

The Santa Barbara City Fire Dept. and various other service providers will host the sixth annual Safety Fair to educate families about emergency procedures.

October 19, 2007

Web Site Promotes Student Nightlife

By Tom Standifer

Taking a Web page out of Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook, the Internet's latest social networking site, College Tonight, plans to get students away from the computer and into the nightclub.

October 12, 2007

I.V. Takes Steps To Ease Beach Access

By Tom Standifer

Isla Vista residents wanting to soak up a few rays will soon find that getting to the beach may become a lot easier as a result of ongoing renovations to nearby wooden staircases.