News

February 18, 2009

Paddleboarding Ups Its Appeal

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Three or four times a week, Todd Strand will climb through his bedroom window carrying an odd-looking watercraft over a dozen feet long.

February 18, 2009

UC To Raise Worker Pay

By Evan Sherwood

After over a year of gridlocked wage negotiations, the university and American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees have finally agreed on a new labor contract for service workers.

February 18, 2009

BSU Hosts Annual Events for Black History Month

By Nadia Ismail

As part of its Black History Month celebrations, UCSB's Black Student Union recently launched its annual student outreach program, inviting students from underprivileged areas to explore campus.

February 17, 2009

Germs Infest SB Waters

By Casey Capachi

The stormy weather soaking Santa Barbara County may have brought some nice swell with it, but with the rain comes bacteria-laden run-off and the threat of ocean-borne illnesses.

February 17, 2009

Pappas v. Farr Case To Begin

By Kristin Ferrell

Steve Pappas' election contest against Doreen Farr will begin its first day of trial today in the Santa Barbara Superior Court.

February 17, 2009

Local Opposition Zaps Lightning Music Fest

By Travis West Staff Writer

Lightning in a Bottle - the local three-day music and art festival once dubbed the ill-begotten child of Coachella and Burning Man - is still without a home after a permit seeking permission to host the festival outside ...

February 17, 2009

Class Cracks Into Earthquakes

By Matt Matejcek

Starting this spring, a new class will shake up the traditional catalog of course offerings at UCSB.

February 12, 2009

The Round-Up

By Jessica Mullen

Assault with a Deadly Weapon A bloody assault erupted outside San Clemente last week after a male partygoer beat away an armed assailant with a Razor Scooter.

February 12, 2009

Coastal Fund Supports Surf Class

By Georgina McNerney

After a successful first year, History 103S: History of Surfing, will once again be funded by the Associated Students Coastal Fund this year.

February 12, 2009

Cottage Hospitals Exceed Fundraising Expectations

By Staff

The worsening economic forecast notwithstanding, the fundraising success of the Cottage Health System demonstrated that charity is alive and well in Santa Barbara.

February 12, 2009

I.V. Businesses Feel the Hurt

By Taylor Haggerty

The promise of a renovated Pardall Road has left local businesses gasping for air as the series of ever-changing roadblocks and construction work continues to keep potential customers off the street and away from shops.

February 12, 2009

Taxes To Rise for Student Services

By Maane Khatchatourian

As the university searches for ways out of a $16 million budget quagmire, its recently unveiled plan to tax services has come under fire by students.

February 12, 2009

Naples Landowner Cancels Plan

By Travis Miller

The decade-long dispute over the development at Naples took a surprising twist late last week when the project applicant, Orange County developer Matt Osgood, abruptly broke ties with the county and terminated a long-sta...

February 12, 2009

UCSB Sorority Probation To Cease Sunday

By Niree Perian

As punishment for mingling with a fraternity house no longer formally recognized by the university, all the sororities in the UCSB greek system have been on social probation for the past month.

February 12, 2009

Drought Plagues State; SB Remains Resilient

By Nico Kiefer

Never mind the puddles, dark clouds and little drops of water falling from the sky - California is currently experiencing a drought several years in the making.

February 12, 2009