John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By John Zant | Thu May 29, 2008 | 6:00am

When the Heavens Wept

Fr. Virgil-for many of us in Santa Barbara, his name was a succinct answer to the question: Why am I a Catholic?

Sports By John Zant | Sun May 25, 2008 | 5:46pm

Santa Barbara High swept by top-seeded Valencia.

Sports By John Zant | Sun May 25, 2008 | 6:00am

Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Snoop Dogg, and Wayne Gretzky come to Santa Barbara City College to watch rising high school stars in quarterback camp.

Sports By John Zant | Thu May 22, 2008 | 7:51pm

Tennis, golf gearing up for weekend showdowns as well.

Sports By John Zant | Wed May 21, 2008 | 6:00am

Lindsay Gottlieb is taking over as the head coach of UCSB women’s basketball team with full support from the university’s brain trust.

Sports By John Zant | Thu May 15, 2008 | 6:01am

Lindsay Gottlieb of UC Berkeley tapped to lead Gauchos; Scott Fickerson gets Vaquero job.

Sports By John Zant | Wed May 14, 2008 | 6:00am

Tyler Dumm received some rather serious physical setbacks early in his life.

Sports By John Zant | Tue May 13, 2008 | 11:38am

Announcement expected this week on who will replace the retiring Mark French. Plus, schedule of today’s sporting events.

Sports By John Zant | Thu May 08, 2008 | 6:00am

Adam Duvendeck is no stranger to pain. It goes with cycling. Plus, sports schedule for this week.

Sports By John Zant | Sun May 04, 2008 | 9:51pm

First American to compete in new 10K marathon swim event. Updated with photos from Sunday’s race.