‘Fight Night’ Frat Dons Gloves at Beach

May 24, 2004 by

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (Pike) pitched in to help the environment Sunday morning by cleaning garbage from Santa Barbara's Arroyo Burro Beach.
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Group Sues SB County Govt. for Misspent Money

May 21, 2004 by

Our Children's Earth, an environmental nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments alleging misallocation of public transportation funds.
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Isla Vista Hotel To Check In

May 13, 2004 by

The vacant lot at 6563 Trigo Rd. will soon offer visitors to Isla Vista and students seeking short-term lodging a place to stay. Terry Bailey, manager of St. George and Associates - the organization m...
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New Charges Send SB Judge Back to Court

May 11, 2004 by

The Santa Barbara County district attorney charged Superior Court Judge Diana Hall with eight criminal counts Monday stemming from campaign finance violations that allegedly took place during her 2002...
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Construction Plan Irks Residents

May 5, 2004 by

Residents of Isla Vista and Goleta met at Embarcadero Hall last night to complain about the proposed environmental impact report (EIR) for UCSB's portion of the Ellwood-Devereux Open Space Plan.
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UCSB Jews, Muslims Sit Down to Talk

May 4, 2004 by

The Muslim-Jewish Dialogue Club met last night to explore Muslim and Jewish relations in its newly official and undergraduate format. Seven people attended the meeting, which touched on subjects rangi...
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Panel Ponders Ways to End Racism in SB

April 22, 2004 by

Local residents and activists gathered at the County Administrator's Office on Wednesday night to hear a three-member panel talk about ways to eliminate racism in Santa Barbara.
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Festival Gets Down to Earth

April 19, 2004 by

Environmental enthusiasts gathered at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens yesterday to celebrate Earth Day with performances, demonstrations, and plenty of eco-friendly information.
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IVRPD To Revise Park Booze Policy

April 1, 2004 by

Isla Vista residents will soon need permits to drink alcohol in the parks because of an amendment approved at Thursday night's meeting of the I.V. Parks and Recreation District (IVRPD).
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IVRPD Dares to Dream, But Plans Within Means

March 5, 2004 by

At its board meeting Thursday night, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) discussed plans for the Estero Park community center and other park improvements it could make if "a plane flew...
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Vote Decides District Winners, Judge Runoff

March 3, 2004 by

Salud Carbajal has been elected the new 1st District supervisor with roughly 64 percent of the vote, while incumbent supervisor Joni Gray handily maintained her 4th District seat with 79 percent.
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PAC/GPAC Reviews Design of I.V. Park

February 26, 2004 by

As a result of public comments, members of the Isla Vista Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) passed two motions regarding the future design of the Estero Park commun...
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ARISE Pans Quiet Striking Approach

February 23, 2004 by

Picketers in front of Albertsons received a rather loud show of support from a group of protesters Sunday night. A group of 17-20 protestors handed out flyers and made noise by banging on pots, pans, ...
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Gays Demand Marriage Equity

February 13, 2004 by

Santa Barbara's queer community celebrated its first "Freedom to Marry Day" on Thursday with speeches and a candlelight vigil. The Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF), a gay and lesbian resource center, ho...
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SB Shelter To Offer Classes to Homeless

February 3, 2004 by

Santa Barbara's Casa Esperanza homeless shelter will soon offer more than just a place to stay. Beginning Feb. 15, volunteer teachers will teach free adult classes in subjects including song writing, ...
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