2002: The Year in Marijuana

January 14, 2003 by

Canada and England are leading the way to decriminalization while the United States remains reluctant to accept medicinal uses of the currently illegal drug.
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County Asks South Coast Not to Put Electronics to Waste

January 9, 2003 by

he Solid Waste and Utilities Division of the Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. will be holding a collection of electronic equipment for the South Coast.
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Panel Focuses on I.V. Housing Improvements

January 9, 2003 by

The PAC/GPAC was formed in September 2001 to review the proposed I.V. master plan, which was developed by Opticos Design. The plan includes improvements to I.V.'s sidewalks, streets, housing and parki...
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Sheriff Arrests SB Judge for DUI

January 8, 2003 by

Superior Court Judge Diana Hall is facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol after being arrested on Dec. 21 with a blood alcohol level of .18, more than twice the legal limit.
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I.V. Residents Report Holiday Destruction

December 5, 2002 by

Thanksgiving break is one of the most opportune times of the year for vandals and thieves, and this year was no different. Two incidents of vandalism were reported to the Isla Vista Foot Patrol over t...
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Hemp Producers, DEA Face Off in Court

November 26, 2002 by

Hempwise and other organizations that sell products containing hemp will be able to stay in business for now, pending an expected victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Bill Works to Bring Back Bus

November 14, 2002 by

An Isla Vista institution will soon be on the road again, but it may have some competition. Bill Singer, owner and operator of the popular Bill's Bus service, has filed for a new permit and expects to...
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County Safety Audit Requires Venoco to Upgrade Facilities

November 1, 2002 by

Santa Barbara County's Energy Division and the Systems Safety and Reliability Review Commission have successfully conducted an audit of Venoco Energy Company's Ellwood Onshore Facility, Ellwood Marine...
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Campaigns Deplete Funds

October 28, 2002 by

With time for campaigning rapidly dwindling, parties on both sides of the recall campaign are spending money faster than they are taking it in.
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A.S., Marshall Approve New Blue Phones

October 15, 2002 by

Third District County Supervisor Gail Marshall is working with the Associated Students Safety Committee to identify appropriate locations for blue light emergency phones.
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PAC Hits I.V. Traffic Jam

October 11, 2002 by

The Project Area Committee (PAC) and the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) held meetings on Wednesday and Thursday evening to discuss Isla Vista's transportation and parking issues with members o...
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Anderson Takes Oath as New SB Sheriff

October 9, 2002 by

After several months of training and preparation, Jim Anderson is ready to take his position as Santa Barbara's top dog. Anderson, who was elected in March, was sworn in as Santa Barbara County sherif...
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AIDS Run To Raise Funds for Patients’ Care

October 4, 2002 by

Participants will be running and walking tomorrow at Leadbetter Beach toward a brighter future for AIDS awareness and treatment in Santa Barbara.
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IVRPD To Discuss Alcohol Ban

October 3, 2002 by

All of Isla Vista's parks, and the homeless who call them home, may run dry if the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District reinstates a ban on alcohol - one that never took effect - at its meeting to...
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North County Seeks Support to Break Away

September 27, 2002 by

Complaining they have been victims of years of under-representation in county politics and vast ideological differences, residents of northern Santa Barbara County are trying to split the county in tw...
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