West Valerio Home Catches Fire
The responding crew quickly extinguish the attic blaze.
Month: June 2009
Santa Barbarans Organize Alaskan Sport Fishing Video Contest
Winners will score tickets to the Waterfall Resort in Ketchikan, Alaska.
UCSB Develops Nanoparticle That Attacks Artery Plaque
The invention proved effective in eliminating heart attack-causing build-up in mice.
Time to Rebuild Local Trails
A look at why it may be better to go slow in opening fire-damaged trails.
Trainwreck and Kidneys at Velvet Jones
Members of Bad Religion and Tenacious D brought their respective side projects to Santa Barbara on Saturday.
SB Bike Fest Raises Money for Elings
Mountain bike and BMX races highlighted the park’s trails this past weekend.
UCSB Student Dies After Fall From Cliff
The graduate-to-be is being mourned by friends, family, including his congressional candidate mother.
Ziggy Marley Plays for the Kids
The Grammy winner performed to a group of kids and parents last Friday at the Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Club.
Valle Verde Heroics During Jesusita Fire
Valle Verde Retirement Community housed over 162 senior citizen evacuees during the Jesusita Fire.
Fireball Cocktail Party Raises Needed Funds
Often, gear that comes in handy during wildfires isn’t included in the main budget. Fundraisers such as this make it possible.
