Locals Debate Otter Surge

March 30, 2010 by

A recent influx of California sea otters off the coast of Santa Barbara has raised questions about what impact the migrating animals will have on local marine ecosystems.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

March 29, 2010 by

Even with a majority of students on vacation, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol kept busy through the whole of UCSB's spring break.
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Senior Home May Retire

March 4, 2010 by

Over 700 senior citizens will soon say farewell to Isla Vista, a result of Friendship Manor's decision to relocate.
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Nursery Uses Insurance to Rebuild Area

March 2, 2010 by

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is using a $6.8 million insurance settlement to rebuild facilities damaged in last May’s Jesusita Fire. The majority of the money received from Chubb Insurance w...
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Man Bums Cash Posing as Student

February 23, 2010 by

A fraudulent solicitor posing as a UCSB Orchestra member is going door to door in Santa Barbara and Goleta asking for donations.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

February 22, 2010 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault on a deputy this weekend, in addition to several burglaries and vandalisms.
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Artist Revives Court Statue

February 19, 2010 by

The Santa Barbara Courthouse has hired a sculptor to replicate the building's historic fountain structure.
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Dock Jogger Sights Roaming Baby Whale

February 12, 2010 by

A juvenile gray whale was spotted at Stearns Wharf on Tuesday, marking the beginning of whale watching season.
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Jumbo Squid Fill Residents’ Fishing Boats

February 10, 2010 by

An influx of giant squid off the shore of Santa Barbara has sparked the interest of seasoned fishermen and locals alike.
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Mental Services Receive Poor Grade for Efficiency

February 4, 2010 by

Santa Barbara County has the most inefficient mental health departments in the state, according to a California External Quality Review Organization.
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Officials Address Recent Vagrant Deaths

January 28, 2010 by

Five homeless people have died in Santa Barbara since the New Year began, including three this past weekend.
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Hard Times Force Horse Ranch to Shut Stable Gates

January 21, 2010 by

The scenic El Capitan Ranch equestrian facility is closing its doors to the public, citing hard economic times. The 201-acre El Capitan Ranch -- located approximately 10 miles north of Goleta along Hi...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

January 19, 2010 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to calls over the holiday weekend, one concerning the death of a veteran. Officers were also called upon to handle an attempted suicide, drug arrests, burglary, va...
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