ACLU Backs SB Transients

March 9, 2009 by

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the city of Santa Barbara on behalf of the homeless population, claiming city officials have committed "unconscionable" violations in prosecuting transients...
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UCSB Revises Plan to Suit Environment

March 9, 2009 by

As required by state law, a second draft of the Environmental Impact Report that accompanies UCSB's Long Range Development Plan has been released for public review and comment.
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Woman Kidnaps Newborn Baby

March 2, 2009 by

A Santa Barbara mother had the scare of a lifetime Friday after her 5-hour-old baby boy was abducted from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
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UC Faces $450 Million Deficit

February 23, 2009 by

Sacramento has delivered yet another blow to the University of California, slashing $115 million in funding from the budget last week.
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Fire Scorches I.V. Jewish Center

February 9, 2009 by

A fire torched parts of the UCSB Chabad House yesterday, leaving the rabbi's residence with extensive damage.
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Cops Make Arrest for Explosive

October 1, 2008 by

After further investigation into the gang-related shootings that took place Saturday night, the Santa Barbara Police Dept. arrested one man believed to have been involved in the altercation.
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3rd District Candidates To Host Forum

October 1, 2008 by

With the November election only about a month away, local politicians are giving the public a chance to become familiar with their views at a series of free nonpartisan forums this week.
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UCSB Alert System Warns Students of Possible Gun Threat

June 5, 2008 by

UC Police Dept. officers are looking for a black male thought to be in possession of a handgun near the San Nicolas Residence Hall.
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CHP Increases Presence for Three-Day Weekend

May 28, 2008 by

Local law enforcement was out in full force this holiday weekend, resulting in a number of DUIs and traffic-related citations.
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Board of Regents Agrees to Retain Tuition Surcharge

May 21, 2008 by

University of California students will continue to pay a $60 surcharge to compensate for the $40 million in losses that the University suffered in a lawsuit levied in response to improperly increased ...
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UC Mansion Faces Costly Overhaul

May 21, 2008 by

Blake House, the regal Northern California manor, which incoming University of California president Mark Yudof will soon inhabit, is in need of between $8 and $9 million of repair.
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Former SF Mayor To Share Political Experiences

May 14, 2008 by

The "Real Slick Willie" - as former President Bill Clinton once called Willie L. Brown Jr. - will appear on campus tonight to discuss his four-decade long political career.
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Independent Settles to End Feud

May 7, 2008 by

Ampersand Publishing, the parent company of the Santa Barbara News-Press, agreed to a settlement with the Santa Barbara Independent on April 28, marking the end of a long and trying lawsuit.
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Judicial Council Deliberates Over Fairness Issues

April 30, 2008 by

Following allegations of unfair campaign tactics during last week's Associated Students election, three cases were presented to A.S. Judicial Council in the hopes of securing a hearing.
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Science Professors Receive National Recognition

April 30, 2008 by

UC Santa Barbara's budding reputation as a powerhouse research university got another boost yesterday, as two professors were elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.
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