CALPIRG celebrates California ban on plastic bags in grocery stores after a year of advocacy

California banned single-use plastic bags on Sept. 22, correcting a loophole in the original law. CALPIRG engaged in grassroots organizing on the matter for the year prior.
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IVCSD rolls out new fees for community spaces reservations

The IVCSD has started charging a fee for community space rentals, a service that had otherwise been free up until Sept. 1. The board said the new charges will help balance its budget and cover janitor...
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UCSB faculty share concerns on website free speech policy

On July 18, the UC Regents passed a policy banning academic departments from posting political statements on their website landing page.
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