Greka Surrenders Task to EPA

October 2, 2008 by

After multiple failures to meet clean-up deadlines, the Environmental Protection Agency has forced Greka Oil and Gas -- the company responsible for leaking some 550,000 gallons of oil and contaminated...
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Local Resident Aims to Educate Sudanese Youths

September 30, 2008 by

When Nyuol Tong was only five years old, he was beaten in his home by North Sudanese militiamen, who threatened to kill him. Twelve years later, Tong has found freedom - and purpose - in Santa Barbar...
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Officials Predict Containment After 16-Day Battle With Fire

July 15, 2008 by

The Gap Fire, which burned through southern Santa Barbara County and made national headlines in early July, should now be 100 percent contained, fire department officials say.
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Coastal Fund Cleans Up I.V.’s Mess

July 15, 2008 by

In response to the article, "Student Cleans Up Isla Vista" (Daily Nexus, June 25), it's easy to see we have a huge trash issue, but we also have the means to help curb the problem.
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Experts Call for Federal Protection of Seabirds

May 23, 2008 by

A local seabird threatened by coastal development is currently being considered for inclusion on the national Endangered Species list.
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ASVT Draws Crowd; Benefits Charity

April 14, 2008 by

Thousands of students and locals in board shorts and bikinis poured onto East Beach Saturday to witness the 5th annual All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament.
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ATO’s Volleyball Tourney To Raise Funds for Charity

April 11, 2008 by

Sand, sun and sorority volleyball are set to collide this weekend, as the All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament descends upon East Beach near downtown Santa Barbara.
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Bargain Hunters Hung Up by Call Center Closure

April 9, 2008 by

Trying to reach Bargain Network call center in Goleta? Please hold while they relocate to Houston. Bargain Network, a provider of pricing services including lists of home foreclosures and repossessed ...
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I.V. Businesses Survive Fire Unharmed

January 30, 2008 by

Despite forced closure for a few days, Isla Vista's Silvergreens and Beat the Bookstore have recovered both financially and operationally from an electrical fire earlier this month.
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Local Band To Play Times Square for MTV Contest

December 6, 2007 by

Their MTV.com biography begins with "to our dozens of fans around the world," but Santa Barbara-based band Them Terribles is hoping to attract the attention of millions as they compete against two oth...
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Act Grants Journalists More Rights

October 29, 2007 by

Following recent controversies in which reporters were jailed for refusing to reveal their sources to police, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that could guarantee more rights ...
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I.V. Clues In on Blue Bin Recycling

October 18, 2007 by

A newer, bluer Isla Vista emerged last week after several recycling bins were delivered to various residences in the community.
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