Sheriffs Identify Identity Thief

January 12, 2011 by

Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives rebooked 26-year-old Imoukhuede Ohiwerei Ehimi earlier this week after further investigation revealed several new victims of his identity theft schemes.
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Venoco Withdraws Oil Plans

November 23, 2010 by

Last week, oil company Venoco Energy formally threw in the hat and announced the cessation of their efforts to expand oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast.
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Prosecutors To Continue Cases Involving Weed

November 18, 2010 by

Santa Barbara city officials have resumed court hearings and legal proceedings regarding the sale and use of marijuana after a prosecution hiatus during the midterm general elections.
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SB Green Group Promotes Local Reuse Program

November 15, 2010 by

Santa Barbara Allied Waste Services is celebrating “America Recycles Day” throughout the county today by handing out free recyclable bags.
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I.V. Officials Hold Open Discussion About Halloween

October 25, 2010 by

The university held an open forum last Thursday so area residents could question law enforcement and campus officials about their plans for Halloween weekend.
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Police Burn Pot Vendors

October 21, 2010 by

Santa Barbara narcotics detectives raided two local medical marijuana dispensaries last week after investigating illegal marijuana sales in the area.
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SB Police Target Cell Phone Drivers

October 15, 2010 by

Highway patrol officers wrapped up a two-day crack down on distracted drivers yesterday, stepping up enforcement of “hands-free” cell phone law.
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Private Donations to UCSB Surpass Expected Amount

October 14, 2010 by and

UCSB has received $595 million in donations over the last 10 years, exceeding its campaign goal of $500 million.
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Poll Detects Stress

October 5, 2010 by

Life seems to be getting more difficult for the residents of Santa Barbara County, an area public-opinion poll conducted by UCSB researchers reports.
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