News

October 22, 2007

High Winds Whip Up Ash, Smoke Along Coastline

By Evan Wagstaff

County officials issued a health advisory this weekend after a gust of wind swept in smoke from the ongoing Santa Ynez Valley fire and some leftover ashes from this past summer's Zaca blaze.

October 22, 2007

Conservation Week Comes to Campus

By Rebecca Choi

Presenting events such as a pie-throwing contest, the Clean Energy Carnival and a variety of other programs, campus organizers hope to increase future conservation efforts by hosting the UCSB Campus Sustainability Week.

October 22, 2007

Residence Halls To Host Sober Halloween Events

By S.F.

Providing UCSB students with the option of a sober Halloween, residence halls are offering a variety of alternatives to the Isla Vista tradition with a "Monster Mash," carnivals, pumpkin carving and costume contests.

October 22, 2007

Police Chief, Councilman Join Counseling Group

By Danielle Ito Reporter

Zona Seca, Inc., a community organization that has counseled over 60,000 residents in the past 30 years, recently appointed Santa Barbara Police Chief Camerino Sanchez and former City Councilman Dr. Dan Secord to its boa...

October 22, 2007

Police Blotter

By Nikki Moore

I am a Rock, I am an Island... I am the Law!

October 22, 2007

Sigma Nu Relay Dance-off

By Staff

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October 19, 2007

Reckless Driving Kills Two Teens in Goleta Accident

By Evan Wagstaff

A head-on collision on Calle Real at Mendocino Drive in Goleta resulted in the death of two local teenagers on Wednesday and a DUI charge.

October 19, 2007

Web Site Promotes Student Nightlife

By Tom Standifer

Taking a Web page out of Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook, the Internet's latest social networking site, College Tonight, plans to get students away from the computer and into the nightclub.

October 19, 2007

Sorority Raises Money to Aid Fight Against Cancer

By Antonio Dominikovic Reporter

In an effort to combat breast cancer, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi is hosting a monthlong campaign filled with fundraisers and pink T-shirts.

October 19, 2007

Plan Aims to Improve Traffic in I.V.

By Gabriella Lujan Reporter

Santa Barbara County officials have determined that wider is better as they prepare to add two lanes to El Colegio Road alongside Isla Vista.

October 19, 2007

Bingo Was Her Name-O

By Staff

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October 18, 2007

Jackson Confirms CA Senate Candidacy

By Kristin Ferrell

Former state assemblywoman and KCSB 91.9 FM commentator Hannah-Beth Jackson announced her decision to run in the California State Senate race for the 19th District yesterday afternoon.

October 18, 2007

Notable Journalist Speaks to UCSB on Immigration Policy

By Allison Bailey

Recalling his own childhood as the offspring of immigrant parents, and referencing New York City's history, former New York Post Editor in Chief Pete Hamill addressed Campbell Hall last night in defense of immigration.

October 18, 2007

DEA Places Brief Ban on New Pot Shops in Goleta

By Travis Miller

The City of Goleta, responding to possible interference by the federal government, has placed a temporary moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries, preventing the establishment of any new pot shops in town.

October 18, 2007

Campus Groups Table at Annual Faire

By Todd Prodanovich

Whether seeking to protect livestock from hungry burger eaters or just trying to locate lost girlfriends, UCSB students found what they were looking for yesterday at the 23rd Annual Activities Fair in Storke Plaza.

October 18, 2007