News

October 12, 2001

State Senate Approves CSUCI Land Trade

By Matt Cohen

Governor Gray Davis recently passed special legislation allowing a property exchange between California State University Channel Islands and private landowners.

October 12, 2001

Forum Addresses Future UCSB Shoreline Housing

By Dan Bishop

Isla Vista Town Hall meeting addresses UCSB plans for development on its west- and north-campus properties - located at Ellwood shores, an environmentally sensitive habitat area protected under the California Coastal Act...

October 12, 2001

Officials Consider SB Water Quality

By Michael Porzucki

Contaminants lurking in the water of local creeks and oceans persuaded public officials to hold a forum on water quality Thursday night at the Santa Barbara Main Library.

October 12, 2001

Feature Photo: Dude Looks Like A Lady…Or Maybe Not?

By Staff

October 11, 2001

County Decides To Remove Santa

By Lana Burrows

As if the lack of snow on Santa Claus Lane in Carpenteria isn't bad enough, the county has now decided to retire the jolly fat man himself from the rooftop.

October 11, 2001

Local Suspect Could Face More Charges in Sexual Assault Case

By Rebecca Turek

At a preliminary hearing for rape suspect Ted Tyler on Wednesday morning, the district attorney's office requested a continuation until Monday, Oct. 29, to consider the possibility of bringing additional charges against ...

October 11, 2001

UC Reserve Seeks Funding for Repairs

By Karen Matsumoto

Fundraisers for UCSB's Sedgwick Reserve are trying to raise $13 million to renovate buildings and infrastructure on the 5,900-acre reserve in Santa Ynez.

October 11, 2001

UCSB Students To Celebrate ‘National Coming Out Day’

By Zanab Hussain Reporter

Today is National Coming Out Day, a nationwide event that provides an opportunity for students with diverse sexualities to share their stories and publicly come out of the closet.

October 10, 2001

Senator Pushes for Visa Tracking System

By Diana Ray

California Senator Dianne Feinstein announced Tuesday that she would hold off on a proposal to place a moratorium on international student visas but will continue her push for a $32.3 million appropriations package to im...

October 10, 2001

Locals To Elect Committee To Redesign I.V.

By Ladan Moeenziai

Planners from the Santa Barbara County Redevelopment Agency met with Isla Vista community members last night to explain the election procedures for an Isla Vista Project Area Committee (PAC).

October 10, 2001

Agencies Request Funds to Improve Santa Barbara Public Transportation

By Michael Russell

Fifteen million dollars have been set aside for road repairs throughout Santa Barbara County, possibly including Isla Vista.

October 10, 2001

SB Residents To Expect Trash Bill Increase

By David Klein Reporter

Santa Barbara County residents will see their trash bill increase this year to help fund the Tajiguas Landfill, which is losing money because the people of Santa Barbara recycle too much.

October 10, 2001

Speakers Urge Thinking Through Catastrophe

By Karen Luna

"An eye for an eye and the world would be blind. God knows we need vision. Violence never ever eradicates violence," said Reverend Anne Howard.

October 10, 2001

Feature Photo: Give Blood, Get a Cookie

By Staff

Undeclared sophomore Cheryl Killingsworth gets blood drawn by a donor dare specialist during an A.S. sponsored blood drive in Corwin Pavilion on Thursday afternoon.

October 10, 2001