News

January 15, 2008

Guest Speaker To Discuss Election

By Staff

This evening, guest professor Mark Crispin Miller will present his views on vote fraud and what he said is the increasing extremism of the Republican Party.

January 15, 2008

Land Ho!

By Staff

January 14, 2008

Witnesses Testify in Case Against Cooney’s Patrons

By Bianca Licata

The misdemeanor trial of two UCSB alumni arrested for obstruction of a police officer during a downtown fight in 2006 continued on Friday with the testimony of two eyewitnesses.

January 14, 2008

Electrical Fire Evacuates Local Establishments

By Evan Wagstaff

As the result of a small fire on Saturday, Isla Vista Silvergreens fans may now have to make like Jared this week and head to Subway.

January 14, 2008

Students Film Mock Protest as Part of Upcoming Gaviota Preservation Movie

By Rebecca Choi

A swarm of chanting students descended on Storke Tower Saturday morning to protest coastline development and, while their cause was real, their cries of "Gaviota lives!" were actually scripted for a mockumentary.

January 14, 2008

RA Info Meetings To Finish This Week

By Nadia Ismail

Scores of students hoping for free room and board next year are aiming to join the ranks of the Office of Residential Life & Housing resident assistants for the round-the-clock job.

January 11, 2008

Zoo Announces Euthanizing Famous Giraffe

By Staff Report

The biggest crowd-drawer to Santa Barbara Zoo passed away on Wednesday.

January 11, 2008

Local Rite Aid Loses Alcohol License After Sales to Minors

By Bianca Licata

The rows of empty shelves in Hollister Avenue's Rite Aid bear testament to the sobering powers of the Alcoholic Beverage Control.

January 11, 2008

Proposed State Cuts May Incur UC Fee Increase

By Chris Stein

In response to the state of California's $14.5 billion deficit, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a 10 percent reduction in funding for almost every state service including the University of California.

January 11, 2008

Fashion Show To Benefit Threatened SB Coast

By Staff

Surfers and fashion lovers alike will strut their stuff downtown as the Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation puts on its first annual Martinis & Bikinis fashion show and cocktail party to help protect and preserve the Gavi...

January 11, 2008

Annual Bonfire Sparks Fire Safety Presentation

By Rachel Mattovich

Much like the citizens of Whoville found in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Solvang residents will rally around the Christmas tree tonight, albeit with one difference - the tree is on fire.

January 10, 2008

EPA To Inspect Oil Company’s Facilities

By David Ferry

In light of a substantial oil spill in the Santa Ynez Valley last weekend - the second major leak in a month from the corporation responsible...

January 10, 2008

Radiohead Return To Rock SB Crowds

By Staff Report

British alternative rock band Radiohead announced yesterday that it will stop in Santa Barbara on its upcoming North American Tour.

January 10, 2008

SB Sheriff’s Dept. Forecasts Deficit

By Staff Report

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is anticipating a $3.7 million deficit in its current yearly budget, according to a sheriff's department press release.

January 10, 2008

UC Briefs

By Staff

The number of teenagers satisfied with a sexless existence declines sharply with age, according to a new study released by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco.