Chillin’ in Isla Vista
Newly annual festival aims to draw crowds to I.V.
Year: 2007
Cops Nab Drug Dealers
In the past week detectives closed four cases and arrested 11 people on numerous drug charges throughout Santa Barbara County.
Truman’s Former Right-hand Man Celebrates His 93rd
Former journalist, speech-writer, and war correspondent, Frank Kelly has a lot to celebrate at his upcoming 93rd birthday bash.
Cleaner than Clean
The Maids Home Services of Goleta was honored as the fastest-growing franchise in the company’s history, quite a distinction in a field of 160. Health-conscious supplies may help account for its popularity on the South Coast.
Unchecked Baggage
Chassy discusses how updating old friends about recent loves can bring up some painful issues. Also: Is snooping ever permissible?
“Bummer” for Arroyo Burro Beach
Heal the Bay ranks it as one with some of worst water quality in the state.
A Golden Ticket for Skipping Movie Queues
Metropolitan Theaters introduces a handy print-at-home ticket feature.
I.V. Master Plan Gets Go-Ahead from Planning Commission
Next, the Board of Supervisors will look at a slightly amended version of the plan this summer.
Cabrillo Port Dies a Santa Barbara Flavored Death
Exactly one year ago, it seemed all but certain that the southern stretch of the Santa Barbara Channel would soon be home to Cabrillo Port, a billion-dollar liquefied natural gas terminal built by Australia’s BHP Billiton, the largest mining company in the world. However, as the cliche goes, things aren’t always what they seem. After a practically perfect storm of Santa Barbara-led opposition, the controversial Cabrillo Port project was officially terminated on Friday, May 18, with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoing the would-be LNG facility, citing environmental concerns.
I Want to Ride My Bicycle
1) A four-mile bicycle trip keeps about ____ pounds of pollutants out of the air.
