News

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

January 2008 Crime Recap

By Bianca Licata

Recap of crime from January 2008.

January 8, 2008

Oil Spill Leads to Fines, Closure for Energy Company

By David Ferry

Multiplying original estimates by as much as ten times, Santa Barbara County officials announced yesterday that Greka Energy Coporation's weekend spill resulted in the leak of roughly 84,000 gallons of crude oil into a c...

January 8, 2008

Forgery Inquiry Prompts UCLA Rep Resignation

By Staff Report

Following the discovery of $36,000 in fraudulent funding requests, a University of California, Los Angele student representative has resigned from her post.

January 8, 2008

San Diego Business’ New Custom Cruisers To Send Gaucho Pride Mobile

By Nadia Ismail

The Collegiate Bicycle Company has added UCSB to the ranks of various universities and greek organizations that have adopted bicycles as a new means of flaunting school pride.

January 8, 2008

State Grant To Fund DUI Checkpoints

By Evan Wagstaff

Sober or not, drivers in Goleta will roll up on a new wave of driving under the influence checkpoints this year as a result of a $45,832 grant from the state Office of Traffic Safety.