Travis Miller

October 15, 2008

Voters To Decide Fate of Prop 8

By Travis Miller

Come Election Day, Californians will have the option to vote for an amendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

October 14, 2008

Board Remains Unsure on Naples

By Travis Miller

The fate of the Naples coast remains unknown after a marathon meeting of the County Board of Supervisors ended without a vote yesterday. Approximately 70 concerned citizens signed up for public comment, stretching the pr...

October 8, 2008

Bye Bye, Naples

By Travis Miller

Much to the chagrin of local environmental groups, the pieces seem to be falling into place for Matt Osgood and his 11-year quest to develop much of the coastline north of Isla Vista.

October 2, 2008

An Address to a Struggling Economy

By Travis Miller

Local congresswoman Lois Capps has had a tumultuous two weeks.

September 26, 2008

Police Blotter

By Travis Miller

Friday, Sept. 19, 11:14 p.m. - A man walking by a house at the corner of El Embarcadero and Del Playa Drive suddenly lost his balance and face-planted on the sidewalk, catching the eye of a patrolling officer.

September 25, 2008

Ordinance Slows Coastal Development

By Travis Miller

As development at Naples, the scenic stretch of coastline just a few miles north of Isla Vista, marches closer to fruition, the County Board of Supervisors voted last week to adopt a Transfer of Development Rights ordina...

September 18, 2008

SB Officials Split Over Oil Issue

By Travis Miller

Citing record-high gas prices and a state economy strapped for cash, a divided Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted in support of expanded offshore oil drilling late August.

August 30, 2008

Busted

By Travis Miller

"There are so many drunk people here, I don't know why you chose us."

July 15, 2008

Board Agrees To Build Along Gaviota

By Travis Miller

With decades of debate preceding their decision, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission took two major steps forward in deciding the fate of the Naples property this month, bringing the controversial coastal develo...

June 2, 2008

Farr, Pappas To Face Off in November in 3rd District Supervisor Race

By Travis Miller

With none of the five candidates able to obtain a majority of votes, the race for 3rd District Supervisor will continue until November, in the form of a run-off election between Doreen Farr and Steve Pappas.

May 21, 2008

Police Blotter

By Travis Miller

Sun., May 18, 12:05 a.m. - Officers on a routine patrol down El Embarcadero spotted a rather young-looking male pestering passersby as he moved down the street.

May 20, 2008

Controversy Rises Over County’s Number One Suicide Spot

By Travis Miller

On July 15, 2005, two local law enforcement officers watched as 18-year-old Andrew Popp leaned backwards over the edge of the Cold Springs Bridge on Highway 154 and fell the 420 feet to his death.

May 14, 2008

Foot Patrol Welcomes New Lieutenant

By Travis Miller

In the words of its highest-ranking law enforcement officer, Lt. Brian Olmstead, Isla Vista is "not like your normal community." Three-quarters of a square mile in size, yet home to the majority of the South County's alc...

May 14, 2008

Stories From the Files of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol

By Travis Miller

Thurs., May 8, 8:56 p.m. - Residents of multiple homes on the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive called on the Isla Vista Foot Patrol to help dispose of an unwanted male who had allegedly attempted to enter a number of dwelli...

May 9, 2008

City Officials Delay Planning Decision

By Travis Miller

The fate of the Naples property remains undecided as Santa Barbara County Planning Commission opted Wednesday to postpone their decision concerning the Transfer of Development Rights program until next month.

May 2, 2008

Jugglers To Remember Rape Victims

By Travis Miller

Over the next three days, performers will fling balls, pins and rings in Robertson Gym and Isla Vista Theater all in an effort to raise funds for rape counseling and prevention programs.