Assemblyman Pledges To Protect CA Coastline

Recently appointed as the fourth member of the California Ocean Protection Council, 35th District State Assemblyman Pedro Nava said he is committed to preserving the 1,100 miles of coastline that make...
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IVFP Uses Newly Acquired Tasers to Subdue Suspects

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) put its newest weapons to the test recently, using Taser X26 stun guns to bring down two suspects who could not be restrained by police officers.
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PAC/GPAC Talks I.V. Center, Bus Stops

Discussion about the Isla Vista Community Center and renovation of local bus stops went round and round at a meeting of the Project Area Committee/General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) on Wednesd...
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Troublesome Trees May Get the Axe From County Reps

Trees uprooting concrete, the installation of special storm drains in Isla Vista and a reorganization of the county's Board of Architectural Review (BAR) are all issues coming before the Santa Barbara...
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Sea Center Opens on Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf will swell with visitors tomorrow at noon, as the Ty Warner Sea Center -- a project six years in the making -- celebrates its grand opening.
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Students To Help Ease Hunger in I.V.

Two UCSB students will lead a community luncheon to feed local homeless people this Sunday at Anisq' Oyo' Park for what may be the beginning of a monthly community service project.
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Island Pig Eradication Spurs Wild Controversy

The National Park Service's decision to gun down the Channel Islands' entire population of wild pigs has left some community members squealing in protest.
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Protesters To Fight Federal Closure of I.V.’s Halfway House

Local community members will rally at noon today to protest the closing of Working Alternatives, a halfway house located at 6575 Trigo Rd. in Isla Vista.
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Board Takes No Action On Park Sale, Director

Members of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District were unable to reach a decision Thursday night regarding a proposal to sell Pardall Gardens, leaving the matter open for further discussion.
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Farmers, Chefs Offer Lovin

Aphrodisiacs, chocolate-covered strawberries and passion fruit truffles will be on the menu tomorrow morning for a Valentine's Day-inspired fundraiser at the Farmers Market in downtown Santa Barbara.
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Chief Vittum Retires From SB Fire Force

Deputy Chief Steve Vittum of the Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. celebrated his retirement yesterday after fighting fires for 36 years, 31 of which were served in Santa Barbara.
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Public Joins Council to Plan Goleta

Goleta residents got a chance to have their say in the city's future last week, helping shape the city's general plan by attending workshops hosted by the Goleta City Council.
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Commissioner Seeks to Enrich I.V. Image

Parker Montgomery said he thinks there is room for improvement in Isla Vista, where he sees the potential for a community that better reflects the prestige of UCSB.
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Sinkhole, Mudslides Cancel Trains

A large sinkhole that opened up over the weekend forced Amtrak to close a major stretch of railway yesterday, resulting in the cancellation of all trains traveling between San Luis Obispo and Los Ange...
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A.S. Initiative Failure Meets Mixed Reactions

Representatives from some on-campus organizations said that they are disappointed with the failure of the A.S. Initiative in last quarter's special election, but said they will find a way to maintain ...
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