LAFCO To Vote on Proposed I.V. Inclusion in Goleta Plan

The Goleta cityhood dilemma is expected to come to a head Thursday afternoon, when the question of inclusion or exclusion of Isla Vista will be decided.
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Goleta Cityhood Proposal: To I.V. or Not to I.V.

The lines were drawn - figuratively at least - at Santa Barbara County's Local Agency Formation Commission's (LAFCO) five-hour public hearing Thursday night.
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County Supervisor Gail Marshall Reviews City Proposal Plans

With lines yet to be drawn and decisions still to be made, a few Isla Vista residents debated the pros and cons of I.V.'s possible inclusion within Goleta Now!'s proposed city Wednesday night.
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IVRPD Discusses Shelter for I.V. Homeless, Crime Rate Over Break

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District members questioned the feasibility of running a homeless center without the county's support at Thursday night's meeting.
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County Debates Future of Santa Barbara County Shores Park

The Santa Barbara County Park Commission hosted a public information gathering to debate the design of the Santa Barbara Shores Park Master Plan. The plan will determine the future of a 118-acre parce...
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Santa Barbara Foundation Awards $237,000 to Local Nonprofits

A Santa Barbara-based group honored community activists Thursday afternoon for their dedication to improving the environment and local neighborhoods.
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Meeting To Review Possible City Boundaries for Goleta

Whether or not Isla Vista will actually become an island may be decided at tonight's Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO) meeting.
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Meeting Considers Registration of Parties, Inclusion in City Plan

Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night for Isla Vista residents concerned with large parties and the possibility of I.V. as part of Goleta.
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