Baby Giraffe Comes as Big Surprise to SB Zookeepers

January 28, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomed its newest resident earlier this month after one of their young female giraffes unexpectedly gave birth.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

January 25, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two sexual assaults, two burglaries and several alcohol-related incidents this weekend.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

January 11, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to less crime than average this weekend, handling an assault, burglary and several alcohol-related incidents.
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Opposition Blocks SB Funding

January 11, 2011 by

The 23rd Congressional District that includes Santa Barbara County was denied $13.8 million in federal grant opportunities when an annual appropriations bill was removed from Senate discussion in late...
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Authorities See Decrease in Drunk Driving

January 4, 2011 by

County law enforcement and highway patrol agencies concluded their holiday DUI crackdown this week, resulting in fewer arrests compared to last year.
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SB Begins Enforcing Social Host Ordinance

December 7, 2010 by

The Social Host Liability Ordinance came into effect on Dec. 1, granting county law enforcement the legal right to enter homes if they suspect a minor is drinking on the premises.
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Santa Barbara County Applies New Alcohol Law

November 24, 2010 by

To cut down on underage drinking, county officials will begin enforcement of a new ordinance next month that allows officers entry into residencies if they suspect minors are drinking on the premises.
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Election Leaves Vacant Position

November 17, 2010 by

As recently elected 35th District State Assemblyman Das Williams plans his move to Sacramento and leaves a lifetime of local involvement, fellow Santa Barbara City Council members are questioning who ...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

November 16, 2010 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault, vandalism and several burglaries this weekend. Early Saturday morning, officers received a report that a female was physically attacked by six indiv...
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Police Find Meth Chemicals

November 10, 2010 by

County narcotics detectives are conducting an investigation after discovering a drug disposal site near the Fremont Campground Area in Los Padres National Forest last week.
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Local Concert Fails to Make Enough Profit

November 9, 2010 by

The organizers of Santa Barbara’s annual West Beach Music Festival filed for bankruptcy this week, having suffered negative profits after this year’s event.
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Isla Vista Greets Fewer Revelers

November 2, 2010 by

Despite seeing a similar number of attendees as last year, law enforcement reported fewer arrests and criminal activities this Halloween.
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Blaze Burns Bear Creek

October 31, 2010 by

County fire and air force officials fought a fire throughout the weekend and have reportedly contained 50 percent of the blaze that broke out near Bear Creek on Thursday.
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Filmmaker To Showcase I.V.

October 29, 2010 by

Hollywood movie writer and first-time director Peter Iliff has film crews working on a new film examining Isla Vista’s party culture.
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Police Union Resettles

October 27, 2010 by

The Santa Barbara City Council reviewed a final fiscal contract proposal from the local police union in a closed meeting last night to determine if additional concessions are needed to help balance th...
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