News

January 16, 2003

SB Fund To Help Local Latino Program Expand

By Daniel Haier

The FLA, a Latino youth leadership development program, celebrated the start of its new Family Recruitment Project last Saturday with a "D’a de la Familia" barbecue at the Minami Center.

January 16, 2003

A.S. Meeting Focuses on War, Finances

By William Pham Staff Writer

The A.S. Legislative Council met Wednesday night to pass a resolution decrying a possible war with Iraq. Before discussion moved to Iraq, the Leg Council listened to a report by the executive director, Don Daves-Rougeaux...

January 16, 2003

I Would’ve Worn It, But It Broke!

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January 15, 2003

Year Begins With 3 Assault Incidents

By Drew Mackie

In the first 10 days of January, Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers were made aware of three unrelated battery cases, two of which resulted in arrest.

January 15, 2003

Jackson Moves To Protect CCC

By Bonnie Holladay

In an attempt to preserve the integrity of the California Coastal Commission, Assemblywoman Hannah-Beth Jackson will propose a bill to amend a portion of the Coastal Act, which the California 3rd District Court ruled unc...

January 15, 2003

UCSB Staff To Acquire New Wheels

By Melanie Chase Reporter

If you haven't already seen UCSB staff members dashing around campus at 25 miles per hour in what look like small, Space Age golf carts, be prepared - more are on the way.

January 15, 2003

New Graduate Program Awaits UCOP Approval

By Travis Hunter

The Chicano Studies Dept. recently gained approval from the Academic Senate to establish a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts/Doctor of Philosophy degree.

January 15, 2003

Police Reports: January 15, 2003

By Drew Mackie

Jan. 11, at 2:08 a.m.: Once again, the epic struggle between those polar opposites of nature, fire and couch play out on the streets of I.V.

January 15, 2003

UC Briefs: January 15, 2003

By Stephanie Tavares Staff Writer Travis Hunter Staff Writer

Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates will plead guilty to the infraction charge of petty theft for the Nov. 4 theft of 1,000 copies of the Daily Californian, UC Berkeley's student newspaper.

January 14, 2003

Judge To Be Arraigned on DUI Charges

By Daniel Haier

Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Diana Hall will view the courtroom from an unfamiliar perspective Jan. 23, when she appears for arraignment on charges of drunk driving, spousal abuse and brandishing a firearm.

January 14, 2003

Survey to Assess I. V. Landlords

By Christine Bai

Students, staff and faculty will be able to rate their landlords beginning Jan. 21 on the ASLRC's Online Landlord/Management Company Evaluation system.

January 14, 2003

Allergy Yields Government Compensation

By Josh Braun

Under new federal guidelines, former employees of Goleta's Lebow Company who suffered adverse medical effects from working with beryllium will now be eligible for up to $150,000 in compensation and full medical benefits.

January 14, 2003

County Rejects New Gas Station

By Kelli Thalman

At a Jan. 7 board of supervisors meeting, the five Santa Barbara County supervisors unanimously denied permission for ARCO gas to construct a 1,200-square foot, 8-pump gas station and mini-mart on a plot of land just off...

January 14, 2003

2002: The Year in Marijuana

By Kristina Ackermann

Canada and England are leading the way to decriminalization while the United States remains reluctant to accept medicinal uses of the currently illegal drug.

January 14, 2003

From Rioters for Peace to Drunks for Beers to Students for Sleep

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January 13, 2003

Lights Go Out on 7th Day

By Drew Mackie Travis Hunter Staff Writer Stephanie Tavares Staff Writer

UCSB's lights went out for the second time this school year on Sunday after several of Edison Electric's cable lines on campus failed. The problem cables were spliced and temporarily repaired Sunday night, but will have ...