MTV’s ‘The Real World’ To Hold Local Auditions

Crowds of strangers, eager for a spot on reality television, will try to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start being real at an open casting call for "The Real World" in Santa ...
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IHOP To Serve Free Pancakes for Holiday

Free short stacks and charity will be on the menu at local International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurants today, as part of the company's National Pancake Day celebration.
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Bill Aims to Ban Coastal Oil Development

Santa Barbara's coast could receive permanent protection from new offshore oil drilling, depending on the success of legislation that was introduced in both the Senate and the House yesterday.
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Locals Organize to Raise Funds

Two local banks, Hospice of Santa Barbara and the son of a local celebrity are teaming up to help the families of the seven people killed by Jennifer San Marco on Jan. 30. The downtown branch of the S...
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Police Find Probable Motive, New Details In Recent Shooting

Authorities recently uncovered a possible motive behind the Jan. 30 shootings at the Goleta Postal Distribution Center, while searching the New Mexico residence of Jennifer San Marco - the 44-year-old...
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Police Continue Inquiry Into Shootings

Authorities confirmed yesterday that 44-year-old Jennifer San Marco, who opened fire at a Goleta mail-sorting facility Monday night, is responsible for the deaths of eight people, including herself.
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Seven Die in Goleta Post Office Shooting

An unidentified female opened fire at a local mail sorting facility last night, killing six people and seriously wounding at least one other before turning the gun on herself. Santa Barbara Sheriff's ...
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IVRPD Loses Acclaimed General Manager

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) will be under new management in the months to come, as General Manager Derek Johnson prepares to assume a new position under the Santa Barbara Count...
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County Board Votes to Relax Oak Tree Protection Statute

After nine years of controversy, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved final changes to a local oak tree protection ordinance yesterday that will make it easier for some landowners to...
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Fresh Funding To Further Marine Education Efforts

Local environmental education and conservation programs may be eligible to receive a boost in funding, thanks to the $350,000 in grants now available through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin...
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Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Unidentified SB Local

An unidentified Santa Barbara resident died Tuesday from injuries he sustained following a motorcycle crash on state Route 217 near UCSB.
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Woman Dies in Surfing Mishap at Campus Point

An unidentified local resident died Sunday evening in a surfing accident off of Campus Point.
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Coastal Access Routes To Get Reinforcement

Three of Isla Vista's beach accessways will soon receive makeovers designed to steel them for future winter storms, thanks to a recent decision by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
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Additional Trial Delays Tie Up Former A.S. President

The legal trials of former Associated Students President Cervin Morris continue, as Wednesday's decision by Judge George Eskin postponed the date for Morris' probation violation hearing until later th...
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Libertarian Party Files Lawsuit Against IVRPD

With the filing of a recent lawsuit, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) has found itself facing its second major legal battle with the Santa Barbara Libertarian Party in less than a y...
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