News

July 15, 2008

Officials Predict Containment After 16-Day Battle With Fire

By Nick Kennedy

The Gap Fire, which burned through southern Santa Barbara County and made national headlines in early July, should now be 100 percent contained, fire department officials say.

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...

July 15, 2008

UC Employees Strike Despite Order

By Jessica Mullen

Defying court orders, 8,500 service workers employed at the University of California are picketing July 14 through 18 against "poverty wages."

July 15, 2008

Sheriff’s Blotter

By Staff

Residents of 6647 Sabado Tarde Rd. called the Isla Vista Foot Patrol to report an unknown intoxicated man loitering about on their roof.

June 25, 2008

UC Workers Protest Low Wages

By David Ferry

As the campus prepares to play host to the UC Board of Regents this week, almost 90 union service workers walked out on the job Monday to protest low wages.

June 25, 2008

Gap Fire Crosses Firebreak

By Aria Miran

The hills above Goleta burned out of control for a third day today, and in a major setback, flames jumped West Camino Cielo, a roadway off Hwy 154 firefighters had hoped to use as a firebreak.

June 25, 2008

Flames Continue to Burn in Goleta

By David Ferry

Officials were cautiously optimistic at today's Gap Fire briefing, noting that while the fire had been halted on some fronts, the blaze was still far from under control.

June 25, 2008

Construction To Widen Highway 101

By Kristin Ferrell

Commuters traveling on Highway 101 near downtown Santa Barbara should expect increased traffic delays as a major freeway expansion project commences this July.

June 25, 2008

Student Cleans Up Isla Vista

By Evan Wagstaff

As summer begins and Isla Vista beaches teem with students, dissatisfaction with the heaping amounts of trash left behind has put one UCSB student on garbage duty.

June 25, 2008

Jack Johnson To Jam at Harder Stadium

By Elliott Rosenfeld

World-renowned songwriter Jack Johnson will return to his alma mater - our very own UCSB - on August 27 for an exclusive performance at Harder Stadium.

June 25, 2008

Firestone Reflects on District Issues

By Staff

Shortly after the June 3 election, outgoing 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone sat down with the Daily Nexus to discuss his time in office, the ongoing race to replace him and the future of the district he has spen...

June 25, 2008