A Gatorade Gun
No arrests made in San Marcos High incident as firearm turns out to be a plastic bottle.
Year: 2009
Forest Service Management Plan Runs Afoul of Law
It violates federal environmental laws, says judge, ruling on lawsuit filed last year.
UCSB Closing Ventura Campus
Decision results from $45 million budget deficit.
Doggies Need Homes
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month.
The Pleasures of Pet Parrots
Our new science columnist explains these exotic birds who have a long history with humans.
Goleta Passes on New City Hall
Council decides that the timing wasn’t right to buy, despite need to build equity.
Man Jumps from Cold Spring Bridge
For the fourth time this year someone has committed suicide by leaping from the scenic span.
Lockdown Over
San Marcos High School students released from lockdown. [Photo gallery]
New Details on Gunman
[UPDATED] Search expands to Hollister and Turnpike, El Camino Elementary School in lockdown as well.
Report of Gunman at San Marcos High
Students safe, school under lockdown, SWAT team on scene.
