Visitors Get Peek at Zoo’s New Giraffes
Zoo visitors on 4/15 got their first glimpse of two new additions to the African Veldt exhibit: a pair of female Masai giraffes.
Recent Stories
Two Suspects Arrested in Connection with Hendry’s Beach Homicide
Both charged with accessory to murder; stabbing suspect still at-large.
A Bridge Is Burned
Former UCSB Museum Curator Mark Holmgren speaks out about his losing his job and what it means for the Santa Barbara community.
Newly-Discovered Planets Debunk Current Formation Theories
The discovery of nine new planets this week, spotted with the help of astronomers Tim Lister and Rachel Street who work with the Goleta-based Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network, is challenging the reigning theory of how planets are formed.
Groups Urge Ban of Methyl Iodide Pesticide
In light of California studies on the harmful effects of fumigant pesticide methyl iodide, 11 environmental, public health, and farmworker advocacy organizations recently filed a petition with the EPA to rescind the Bush administration’s previous nationwide approval of the pesticide.
New Legislation May Ban RV and Boat Toilet Chemicals
Assemblymember Bill Monning (D-Santa Cruz), at the urging of California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, introduced legislation last week that would potentially force California to prohibit non-biodegradable toxic chemicals in the toilets or holding tanks of boats and recreational vehicles.
Prop. 8 Repeal Effort Falls Short
The effort to place an initiative on November’s ballot that would repeal Proposition 8 fell short, it was announced this week.
Santa Ynez Vet Killed in Plane Crash
Vandell Snow, prominent Santa Barbara veterinarian and part-owner of horse-breeding facility Santa Ynez Farm, was killed on 4/8 when an experimental plane he was flying crashed near San Diego.
Parent-Child Workshop Discussions Continue
SBCC Board of Trustees work toward drafting new course outlines.
Cops Agree to Cash Concessions
City, though, says it’s still not enough to bridge budget gap.
