News

September 26, 2002

By Staff

Saturday, Sept. 21, 1:58 a.m.: An Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) officer on the 1000 block of El Embarcadero observed a 19-year-old man lying in the gutter talking on a cell phone.

September 26, 2002

UC Briefs: September 26, 2002

By Staff

On April 8, the University of California filed a complaint in federal court against Enron executives and several financial and legal institutions directly involved in defrauding investors of more than $25 billion.

September 20, 2002

Oil Company Seeks to Drill Off Lompoc

By Jennifer B. Siverts

On Sept. 24, Santa Barbara County may approve millions of new barrels of oil being pumped through its borders while it continues to face a multimillion dollar lawsuit.

September 20, 2002

Report Probes UCSB’s Parking Woes

By Stephanie Tavares

Measures in the report by the Chancellor's Special Advisory Committee on Parking include the introduction of night and weekend parking fees, further restrictions on parking for students living on campus and an increase i...

September 20, 2002

Collapse Kills Man at Chumash Casino

By Drew Mackie

A trench collapse at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez resulted in the death of one construction worker and the serious injury of another on Thursday, Sept. 19.

September 20, 2002

College Board To Alter SAT I for 2005-06

By Jason La

The trustees of the College Board, the organization that administers the Scholastic Assessment Test, have voted to modify the SAT I exam for the 2005-06 academic year.

September 20, 2002

Fall Election To Determine Marshall’s Fate

By Drew Mackie

What began as a disagreement over the Pledge of Allegiance erupted into an attempt to recall 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall and end her term two years early.

September 20, 2002

Audit Finds UC’s Progress Hard to Measure

By Stephanie Tavares

Auditors found that due to a lack of measurable targets, the University had a "limited" ability to demonstrate its success in using state funds to achieve the objectives of the partnership agreement.

September 20, 2002

Attias Begins Sentence in Hospital

By Marisa Lagos

David Attias, the former UCSB student who was convicted June 11 of four counts of second-degree murder and found legally insane a week later, is now in Patton State Hospital, where he will spend a maximum of 60 years.

September 20, 2002

County Improves I.V. Streets, Stairs

By Drew Mackie

The bumpy, uneven road surfaces that once laid in wait for unsuspecting bicyclists and skateboarders are scarcer now that the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department has paved over many of them with a fresh inch of ...

September 20, 2002

UC Briefs: September 20, 2002

By Staff

On April 8, the University of California filed a complaint in federal court against Enron executives and several financial and legal institutions directly involved in the defrauding of investors of more than $25 billion.

September 20, 2002

By Staff

Sunday, September 15, 1:25 a.m.: Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers patrolling the corner of Camino Pescadero at Sabado Tarde Road observed a 19-year-old female staggering northbound in the middle of the roadway.

August 28, 2002

Goleta Reaching Age One

By Drew Mackie

Only since Feb. 1 did the area surrounding UCSB and Isla Vista transform from mere unincorporated Santa Barbara County territory into a full-fledged city.

August 28, 2002

Inspectors Check DP Cliffs, Balconies

By Drew Mackie

"As far as we're able to determine right now, there are no houses that are in danger," said I.V. Supervising Building Inspector Ken Forman.

August 28, 2002

IVFP Ready and Waiting

By Jennifer B. Siverts

From now through Halloween, there will be an increase in officers patrolling I.V. and the zero tolerance policy will be in effect - thereby removing officer discretion in the writing of tickets.

August 28, 2002