News

October 1, 2008

CHP Issues DUI to Actor

By Staff

Actress Heather Locklear was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Montecito for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance.

October 1, 2008

Transport Tax Returns to Ballot

By Ravi Bhatia

The fate of road improvement projects across the county is in the hands of registered voters this November, when a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects will be up for renewal.

October 1, 2008

Cops Make Arrest for Explosive

By Staff Report

After further investigation into the gang-related shootings that took place Saturday night, the Santa Barbara Police Dept. arrested one man believed to have been involved in the altercation.

October 1, 2008

Club To Hold Rally for Snow Enthusiasts

By Benjamin Gottlieb

To kick off the new year, the Ski and Snowboard Club will hold its annual rally tonight in Storke Plaza.

October 1, 2008

3rd District Candidates To Host Forum

By Staff Report

With the November election only about a month away, local politicians are giving the public a chance to become familiar with their views at a series of free nonpartisan forums this week.

October 1, 2008

Representing the 23rd District

By Staff

September 30, 2008

SB Lucks Out as Wall Street Dives

By Jessica Mullen

Amidst increasingly dark predictions about the national economy, a recent diagnoses conducted by UCSB economists projects shows slow but stable growth for the local economy.

September 30, 2008

State To Vote on $10 Billion Train Prop.

By Kristin Ferrell

Come November, Californians will have to decide whether a high-speed rail system - one that could travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just over two and half hours - is worth $10 billion in state funds.

September 30, 2008

CA Student Aid Laws May Change

By Benjamin Gottlieb

The financial future of undocumented California students may be in jeopardy. Following an appellate court ruling, undocumented students currently enrolled at all California public institutions could possibly lose their ...

September 30, 2008

Local Resident Aims to Educate Sudanese Youths

By Nick Kennedy

When Nyuol Tong was only five years old, he was beaten in his home by North Sudanese militiamen, who threatened to kill him. Twelve years later, Tong has found freedom - and purpose - in Santa Barbara, where he runs his...

September 30, 2008

A.S. Partially Funds Various Campus Groups

By Maane Khatchatourian

During the first meeting of the 2008-09 school year, the Associated Students Finance Board provided $6,070 to 13 groups, leaving $396,204.15 in its coffers for the rest of the year. Board members partially funded requ...

September 30, 2008

Workers Rally At City Hall

By Taylor Haggerty

With employee labor contracts expiring today, Santa Barbara union workers will rally in front of City Hall to draw attention to their demands. The Service Employees International Union Local 620 - which represents over ...

September 30, 2008

Blotter

By Staff

Cliffhanger Sat. Sept. 27, 12:27 a.m. - A deputy was patrolling the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive when an intoxicated male stumbled directly into him. The deputy quickly deduced that the 19-year-old male was blind drunk...

September 29, 2008

Nader Brings Independent Views to SB

By Rebecca Horrigan

Ralph Nader assumed the spotlight in Corwin Pavilion yesterday, speaking out against the deficiencies of his political rivals and defending his position as a viable candidate in the 2008 Presidential race.

September 29, 2008