Local Gays Celebrate CA Supreme Court Ruling

May 16, 2008 by and

Following yesterday's California Supreme Court decision to end a ban on same-sex marriage, the local gay community celebrated and declared the ruling a victory on the path toward equality.
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Event Spotlights Digital Films by UCSB Students

May 12, 2008 by

The first-annual Isla Vista Digital Film Festival was held last Saturday night to showcase a new brand of film by a new breed of filmmakers.
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Measure A Seeks to Renew Tax, Improve Roads

April 24, 2008 by

After failing to garner the necessary votes to pass Measure D in November 2006, proponents of the road improvement tax are trying to get a similar proposition, Measure A, back on the ballot for the No...
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IVRPD Discusses Park Upgrades

April 14, 2008 by

After two landscape and architecture firms backed out of the project, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District's finance committee is now considering a new firm for its improvement plan concerning ...
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Suspends CaliRoll License

March 6, 2008 by

In response to some underage alcohol sales at Caliroll Express, Isla Vista is in the midst of a sake bomb-free month.
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Conquest Housing, USC Reach New Agreement

February 1, 2008 by

Conquest Student Housing, the company that received hundreds of protests last year when it evicted several low-income families from Cedarwood Apartments, has finally settled with the University of Sou...
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Levels of Bacteria Rise in SB Water After Recent Rain

January 15, 2008 by

Following the arrival of some unwanted visitors, beachgoers may now want to think twice before plunging into any local waters.
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Museum Links Whale Deaths to Ships

October 4, 2007 by

After weeks of tests, scientists from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History announced that ships are to blame for the recent deaths of three blue whales in Southern California waters.
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Firestone To Retire From SB Board

September 20, 2007 by

After serving one term on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Brooks Firestone recently announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming election.
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Shopping Tips Save Money for Munchies

August 29, 2007 by

Applying to UCSB: $40. The cost of your first year at UCSB: $25,000. Knowing where to find the cheapest burrito in Isla Vista on a Saturday night: priceless.
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Frimpong Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Assault Charges

June 27, 2007 by

Article Published Friday August 24, 2007.
Pleading not guilty at his arraignment yesterday, UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong will now stand trial on Nov. 15 for charges of rape and sexua...
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State Gives SB Funds to Widen 101

June 27, 2007 by

After receiving millions in funding from the state, local politicians and residents hope to have construction workers hit the road soon as the county prepares to expand Highway 101.
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Measure D To Resurface in November

May 25, 2007 by

After failing to receive enough votes in last year's election, a newly revised countywide sales tax for Highway 101 improvements and transportation services will return to the ballot this fall.
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SB Accepts Grants to Assist Endangered Fish Population

May 24, 2007 by

Although the once prolific steelhead trout currently faces extinction, the city of Santa Barbara may soon help turn the tide with an allocation of several state and private grants.
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Officials Defer Gaviota Coast Grant

May 18, 2007 by

Citing insufficient research by presenters, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors recently shelved the city of Goleta's request for $350,000 in funds to help purchase a parcel of land on the G...
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