News

November 15, 2010

U.S. House Contender Checks Votes

By Emily Hunt

Hours after the California midterm election results were released, Republican congressional candidate Tom Watson made allegations of voter fraud in Isla Vista.

November 15, 2010

Locals Honor Servicemen

By Roger Jackson

Community members gathered on State Street last Saturday for the annual Veteran’s Day parade commemorating the millions of men and women who have served the United States military.

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.

November 15, 2010

Firefighters Act to Contain Blaze During Project

By Maane Khatchatourian

A “pretty good-sized” fire broke out on Channel Islands Road last Friday after an excavator digging in the area sprung a hydraulic leak , campus fire marshal Chris Wiesen said.

November 15, 2010

Widow of Former Coach Passes

By Rebecca Lehrmann

Faith Harder, widow of former UCSB Director of Athletics Theodore “Spud” Harder, died Wednesday at the age of 99.

November 12, 2010

The War Isn’t in the Headlines: Part 2

By Maane Khatchatourian

For the men and women who have served in the armed forces, being a veteran doesn’t fade from memory now that the holiday has come and gone.

November 12, 2010

Israelis Seek Lasting Peace

By Opinion Editor

In recent months, Israel has attempted to engage in peace talks with the Palestinians. Israel has called for a two-state solution and made offers to reduce barriers in the West Bank — Israel wants peace.

November 12, 2010

Group Tests Energy Efficacy

By Pierre Berlan

UCSB students and local officials announced the initiation of the Energy Service Corps, a new campus organization geared towards energy efficiency, at the Santa Barbara YMCA on Wednesday.

November 12, 2010

Eco-Seminar Visits Campus

By Amy Montemayor

UCSB will host world-renowned researchers this weekend at the 12th Occasional Workshop on Environmental and Resource Economics.

November 12, 2010

Board Addresses Safety Concerns, Imminent Summit

By Ashley Jensen

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed the addition of a skateboard lane in front of Buchanan Hall, the upcoming Students of Color Conference and the Minimum Cumulative Progress mandate during Wednesday’...

November 10, 2010

The War Isn’t in the Headlines: Part 1

By Maane Khatchatourian

“People complain that veterans get too much attention — that’s not true, we don’t get enough attention,” U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant and UCSB undergrad France Antonio said. “Soldiers are only recognized...

November 10, 2010

Police Find Meth Chemicals

By Garik Hauer

County narcotics detectives are conducting an investigation after discovering a drug disposal site near the Fremont Campground Area in Los Padres National Forest last week.

November 10, 2010

SB Puts Out Sale of Cigarettes Near School Structures

By Jack Crosbie

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously at a meeting yesterday to ban the sale of tobacco products within 1,000 yards of local schools.

November 10, 2010

Grant Honors Memory

By Rebecca Lehrmann

A memorial scholarship is being planned to commemorate the life of Lucas Ransom, the third-year chemical engineering student who died in a shark attack last month.

November 10, 2010

Higher Costs of UC Payroll Strains Budget

By Charlotte Milinovich

The UC laid off more than 4,000 employees since last year, while continuing to raise select workers’ salaries by approximately $200 million dollars.

November 10, 2010

Board To Vote on Tuition Spike

By Zane Way-Henthorne

UC President Mark Yudof sent an open letter to California on Monday, proposing to increase student fees for the 2011-12 academic year by eight percent.