News

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.

January 10, 2008

Police Blotter

By Staff

Sunday, Dec. 30, 9:00 p.m. - An officer performing a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Pardall Road and Embarcadero del Mar was rudely interrupted when a woman drunkenly stumbled between his patrol vehicle and ...

January 9, 2008

Francisco Torres Residence Hall Changes Names

By Chris Carnabatu

While many UCSB students may already consider the Francisco Torres Residence Hall an island all of its own, returning residents may be surprised to find their campus housing now has a name to match its reputation.

January 9, 2008

Campus Democrats Host Capps Lecture

By Evan Wagstaff

Supporting youth voters and claiming that UCSB is "the reason" she is in office, Congresswoman Lois Capps spoke to several students on campus yesterday on issues ranging from the war in Iraq to presidential primaries.

January 9, 2008

College in Montecito To Fulfill Renovation Plan

By Tom Standifer

After weathering seven years of tweaking and reworking, as well as a lawsuit aiming to stop it in its tracks, Montecito's Westmont College has finally gotten the green light to carry out their Master Plan and upgrade the...

January 9, 2008

Web Site Reviews In-State Tuition

By Staff Report

In a survey conducted by a financial forecasting Web site Kiplinger.com, UCSB was recognized as one of the nation's top schools with respect to "bang for the buck."

January 9, 2008