Neighborhood Watching
Councilmembers get briefed on enhancement projects throughout the city.
Author: Tyler Hayden
Goleta Gets New Police Chief
Lt. Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi—a 36-year veteran of the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s office—is the new Chief of Police Services for the City of Goleta.
West Beach Fest Is Happening
After too many rounds to count of haranguing between West Beach Music Festival organizers and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, the two-day bash seems slated to proceed as planned.
Elderly Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian
He reportedly ran a red light and crashed into the Old Navy store downtown.
12 Miles in 7 Hours
A 52-year-old man swims from Anacapa Island to Oxnard.
Duo Steals Dead Man’s Guns
They grabbed a safe out of their neighbor’s home; detectives recover more than 30 weapons.
Senator Boxer Singles Out Local Company
She said she’ll support similar small business if reelected.
UCSB Ranks Highest Ever
UCSB, it was announced this week, is ranked number 9 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the country’s top 50 public universities and number 39 (tied with UC Davis) on the list of top universities overall.
Westmont Gets Nod on Best College List
Just days before welcoming its class of 2014, Westmont College was ranked number 99 out of the country’s top 266 liberal arts colleges.
Wildlife Care Network Receives Posthumous Gift
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network received a $100,000 donation this week from a well-known philanthropist who died earlier in the year.
