Victoria Hassid

January 11, 2002

Libertarians File Suit Over Secret IVRPD Meeting

By Victoria Hassid

The Libertarian Party of Santa Barbara allege that several members of the board and 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall held a secret meeting in IVRPD Chairman Ariana Katovich's backyard.

November 15, 2001

Goleta Organizes for February Debut

By Victoria Hassid

Goleta becomes an official city on Feb. 1, 2002, after the passage of Measure H on Nov. 6.

November 15, 2001

Margaret Connell Prepares for Future as Mayor of Goleta

By Victoria Hassid

As the city of Goleta prepares for life as an incorporated area of the county, all eyes are on the city's first mayor, Margaret Connell.

November 7, 2001

Runoff Pollutants Cause Ocean Health Hazard

By Victoria Hassid

The first storm after a dry period contains a collection and buildup of pollutants, resulting in hazardous water runoff. Last week, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services issued this season's first water runo...

October 24, 2001

Drug Users Have Clean Alternative

By Victoria Hassid

Santa Barbara County's needle exchange program has distributed 120,000 clean needles since the program began at the Pacific Pride Foundation in June 2000.

October 1, 2001