News

May 23, 2008

Propositions Address Rent Control, Eminent Domain

By Tom Standifer

Two competing propositions that focus on eminent domain and rent control have sparked controversy as local advocates compete for votes in the upcoming June 3 election.

May 23, 2008

A.S. Court Declares OPP Not Guilty

By Staff

In the first case brought to a hearing in the ongoing Associated Students elections saga, Open People's Party was found not guilty of conducting unfair campaign violations.

May 23, 2008

Experts Call for Federal Protection of Seabirds

By Nick Kennedy

A local seabird threatened by coastal development is currently being considered for inclusion on the national Endangered Species list.

May 23, 2008

CHP To Boost Presence Over Weekend

By Staff

Irresponsible drivers, beware - the California Highway Patrol is using all its resources to maximize enforcement over the Memorial Day weekend.

May 23, 2008

A Nicely Trimmed Bush

By Staff

May 23, 2008

Domi Arigato, Mr. Roboto

By Staff

May 22, 2008

Groups Honor Middle Eastern Culture

By Nadia Ismail

Storke Plaza received a Middle Eastern makeover yesterday as UCSB's first Middle Eastern Fair enveloped the square in the traditional music, aromas and aesthetics of the region.

May 22, 2008

Rock and Politics Combine in Local Band’s Quest for Success

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Spawned from the squalor of Del Playa Drive, Isla Vista band and Extravaganza 2008 opening act Out of State is striving for more than just rock 'n' roll glory as it aims to gather funds for cyclone-ravaged Myanmar.

May 22, 2008

EPA Anticipates End of Oil Spill Cleanup Project

By Kristin Ferrell

More than six months after Greka Energy Co. spilled 86,000 gallons of crude oil at its Bell Lease facility, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is nearing completion of its cleanup efforts at the s...

May 22, 2008

Physics Professor Presents Diamond Research

By Chris Stein

UCSB physics professor David Awschalom revealed his award-winning research plan to the Academic Senate yesterday, unveiling the potential role of diamonds in the supercomputers of tomorrow.

May 22, 2008

CA Seeks Solution for Overflowing Prison Cells

By Staff

The chronic overcrowding of state prisons may soon be a problem of the past, pending the approval of a proposed legal settlement.

May 22, 2008

Rock the Vote

By Staff

May 21, 2008

Board of Regents Agrees to Retain Tuition Surcharge

By Staff Report

University of California students will continue to pay a $60 surcharge to compensate for the $40 million in losses that the University suffered in a lawsuit levied in response to improperly increased fees.

May 21, 2008

Drug Bust Links Suspects to Murder

By Travis West Staff Writer

After over eight months of an investigation that led detectives deep into the world of illegal narcotics, the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Dept. has finally apprehended the men believed to be behind a September 2007 homicide.

May 21, 2008

Local Nonprofit Seeks to Aid Burmese; Junta Intervenes

By Taylor Haggerty

As Cyclone Nargis tore its way through Myanmar earlier this month, Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief International quickly leapt into action.

May 21, 2008

UC Mansion Faces Costly Overhaul

By Staff Report

Blake House, the regal Northern California manor, which incoming University of California president Mark Yudof will soon inhabit, is in need of between $8 and $9 million of repair.