News

November 8, 2004

Fall Defensive Set to Even the Score

By Kaitlin Pike

In response to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. "fall offensive" crackdown on local alcohol violations, members of Associated Students have begun organizing a "fall defensive."

November 8, 2004

Contest for 35th Seat Still Trudges On

By Kristen Richer, Dina Vainer

The race for the 35th District California State Assembly seat is still unresolved as county election officials continue to tally absentee and provisional ballots following last Tuesday's election.

November 8, 2004

Man Stumbles Into Fatal Car Strike

By Staff

A Santa Barbara resident was killed Saturday night after he was run-over by a car traveling near the intersection of Calle Real and El Sueno Road. Mike Allen Dickey, 50, was walking along the 4300 block of Calle Real in ...

November 8, 2004

Girvetz To Turn Green for Good of Environment

By Ashley Ratcliff

Girvetz Hall will be the first of many buildings on campus to review its consumption of natural resources and make energy-saving changes to the way its facilities operate. Campus Sustainability Coordinator Perrin Pellegr...

November 8, 2004

Brush with the Beach

By Staff

November 5, 2004

Halloween Policy Puts the Brakes on I.V. Visitors

By Jason La

Efforts by UCSB to curb the number of out-of-town visitor parking in campus lots over the recent Halloween weekend resulted in several dozen cars being towed, with several hundred vehicle owners receiving citations.

November 5, 2004

Shot Shortages Lead to Doctor-Only Distribution

By Patricia Bobek

With only 3,700 doses of flu vaccine available in the entire county, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept. has cancelled plans to offer flu shots to the public through distribution clinics.

November 5, 2004

HempWise Relocates to Embarcadero Del Mar

By Mollie Vandor

Only a stoner's throw from its old location, the smoke has cleared from HempWise's relocation and remodel. Now at 971 Embarcadero Del Mar - nearly adjacent to its old building at 6590 Trigo Rd. - HempWise has expanded it...

November 5, 2004

Gaucho Mamas and Papas Visit Campus

By Staff

The parents are coming. Look busy. Students will get the chance to show off their studious nature and beautiful campus this weekend as UCSB hosts its annual Parents' and Family Weekend, beginning today.

November 5, 2004

Just Wait Until They Start Levitating

By Staff

November 4, 2004

35th District Awaits Final Ballot Count

By Kristen Richer

Despite Pedro Nava's current lead in the race for 35th district state assembly seat, both Nava and Pohl continue to await the final tallying of the remaining absentee ballots, with neither side accepting victory or conce...

November 4, 2004

Over 77 Percent Voter Turnout May Set Records

By Nikki Moore

Voter turnout at the Santa Barbara County election polls Tuesday was the largest it has been in 12 years, exceeding the office of the county clerk's expectations of a 75 percent voter turnout.

November 4, 2004

Downtown Sees Little Halloween Violence

By James Hill

Festivities over the Halloween weekend at downtown State Street bars gave rise to long lines, big crowds and a few serious incidents. The combination of Halloween falling on a Sunday and mild weather over the weekend att...

November 4, 2004

Leggies Discuss Fee Initiative, Bike Path

By Kaitlin Pike

Associated Students Legislative Council prepared for the upcoming A.S. special election and supported bicyclist safety at Wednesday night's meeting. Council members approved the ballot language for the upcoming A.S. init...

November 4, 2004

By Staff

Monday, Nov. 11, 5:54 a.m. - Two deputies responded to reports of intoxicated subjects fighting at an apartment on the 6500 block of Cervantes Dr. The officers arrived at the residence and observed two men grappling on t...

November 4, 2004