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Houseless Residents Vacate Anisq’Oyo’ Park Following IVRPD Directive

Aside from one altercation between two houseless residents, the clearing of Anisq’Oyo’ Park went peacefully. 
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Associated Students Presidential Election To Be Held in Week Two

The election will have a 4% voting threshold, which means that approximately 930 undergraduate students must vote in order for the results to be valid.
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$10,000 and Six Months Later: How the Physics Department Automated Lab Courses for Remote Learning

The automization of the physics labs allows for students in the Physics 5L class to interact remotely with equipment using an online portal connected to the apparati set up in the lab.
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UC Implements New Policy on Gender Identity and Lived Names Recognition

The guidelines provide “at least three gender options,” such as male, female and nonbinary, across all UC information systems.
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I.V. Resident Arrested for Felony Drug and Weapons Charges

Pursuant to the extension of Emergency Rule 4, which sets bail for all misdemeanor offenses and many felony offenses at zero dollars, Harwin was released without bail.
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IVRPD Plan To Move Houseless Residents Out of Anisq’Oyo’ Park Sparks Community Concerns

Houseless residents who are unable to relocate to a shelter will be allowed to move to People’s Park, which is located next to Anisq’Oyo’ Park. 
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First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Arrive in Santa Barbara County

After local health care workers receive the vaccine, staff members and residents of long-term care facilities will be next, followed by first responders and dialysis providers.
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Local Past “Jeopardy!” Contestants Reflect on Alex Trebek’s Legacy

For the UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista community members who met Alex Trebek while on “Jeopardy!,” the memories that they have shared with him will endure for a lifetime.
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Academic Senate Extends Pass/No Pass Option Through End of Week 10, but Associated Students Pushes for Greater Action

The extension, however, didn’t allow departments to enable pass/no pass options for pre-major or major courses, unlike during Spring Quarter 2020.
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UC Regents Approve 2021-22 Budget, Special Needs Report

The UC Board of Regents Nov. 19 remote meeting focused on the impact of financial losses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New I.V. CSD Director Juggles Leadership Role and Associated Students

At the Isla Vista Community Services District, Catherine Flaherty is the youngest person on the board and the only woman.
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George Thurlow, UCSB’s Appointee to the I.V. CSD, Resigns

Although Thurlow is “sure [he] will continue to be involved in Isla Vista issues,” he said he is ready to take on something new.  
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After Swearing in, Three New I.V. CSD Directors Begin Their Terms

This will be the second board of directors since the Isla Vista Community Services District was formally created in 2016.
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UCSB Identifies Fifth COVID-19 Case in De La Guerra Dining Commons Staff

With contract tracing efforts underway, the university said it is now looking to identify individuals who may have come into contact with any of the positive staff members.
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Central Coast Counties, Including Santa Barbara, Ask Newsom for New Stay-at-Home-Order Consideration

Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties said they are looking to secede from the Southern California region and receive separate consideration for COVID-19 restrictions.  
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