Coastal Access Improves With Stairway Repair

Isla Vista surfers who were looking to conquer the area's recently incredible 10-foot waves yesterday were also able to reach the beach sooner and safer last afternoon, thanks to the opening of newly ...
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Judge Fines Journalist Over Photos

Santa Barbara Independent photographer Paul Wellman appeared before court yesterday after refusing to turn over subpoenaed photographs in conjunction with a murder trial.
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Winter Shelter Project To Help Local Homeless

In an effort to prepare local transients for the upcoming winter months, community members from many different professions are coming together this week to conduct the 3rd annual Project Healthy Neigh...
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I.V. Eateries Modify Hours for Holiday

For those Isla Vista residents planning to eat Freebirds for Thanksgiving dinner, think again - the burrito bar is one of many I.V. businesses that are closing their doors for part of the holiday week...
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Registered Sex Offender Returns to SB

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. announced this week that a former child molester may soon move in to the area.
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Six To Complete SB Self-Sufficiency Program

Santa Barbara families are being honored tomorrow for their efforts in finding independence from government assistance via a city-sponsored Family Self-Sufficiency program.
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County To Help Shops Affected by Fire

In an effort to aid small businesses affected by the Zaca Fire, 35th District Assemblyman Pedro Nava is helping local shops receive state aid.
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IVRPD Evaluates Proposal to Improve Local Park

Focusing on proposed changes to Anisq'Oyo' Park, Isla Vista Recreation and Park District members discussed the construction of a new amphitheater and larger pond during their meeting yesterday.
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Firemen To Deliver Pizzas, Test Alarms

Isla Vista residents craving pizza may be surprised to find a fireman knocking at their door this Friday.
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Event To Educate Locals About Safety

The Santa Barbara City Fire Dept. and various other service providers will host the sixth annual Safety Fair to educate families about emergency procedures.
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Web Site Promotes Student Nightlife

Taking a Web page out of Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook, the Internet's latest social networking site, College Tonight, plans to get students away from the computer and into the nightclub.
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I.V. Takes Steps To Ease Beach Access

Isla Vista residents wanting to soak up a few rays will soon find that getting to the beach may become a lot easier as a result of ongoing renovations to nearby wooden staircases.
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