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Sable Offshore to control pipeline that caused Refugio oil spill, EDC appeals decision

November 18, 2024 by

Sable Offshore gained approval from the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission to restart the same pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio oil spill. 
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Edible Campus Program teaches gardening in unconventional spaces

November 18, 2024 by

Those living at UC Santa Barbara or in the broader Isla Vista community may not see those spaces as ideal for gardening.
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UC News

November 18, 2024 by

On Nov. 8, 5,000 University of California workers filed for a new union. The Union is composed of student services and advising workers
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BWHC’s Black Beauty Expo provides Black students with accessible hair products

November 18, 2024 by

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Black Women’s Health Collaborative hosted the third Black Beauty Expo at the Student Resource Building on Nov. 8.
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Gaucho Gaming is a ‘critical hit’ with local gamers

November 18, 2024 by

Gaucho Gaming is the primary recreational and competitive video game club at UC Santa Barbara. Founded in 2015, the club hosts game nights and events
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Democratic incumbents win general election seats, local races decided by few voters

November 18, 2024 by and

The Nov. 5 general elections were a success for Democrats and incumbents seeking reelection for Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista races.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 15, 2024 by

Hermanas Unidas de UCSB is hosting La Pulguita market on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lot 22. The small market will feature vendors selling vintage clothes.
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Campus reacts to election results, student organizations provide spaces for processing

November 14, 2024 by and

Following the 2024 election, students and communities on campus are looking for ways to process the results and move forward.
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A.S. Senate passes bills to change standing rules, reform honoraria policies

November 13, 2024 by

The Associated Students 75th Senate passed updates to senate standing rules and honoraria reforms at its Nov. 6 meeting for increased internal efficiency, according to senators.
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SBC remains on air quality watch for Ventura County Mountain Fire smoke

November 13, 2024 by

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County began on Nov. 6 and has burned 20,630 acres after being active for six days. As of Nov. 12, the county remains on watch.
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Voters face ballot shortages, equipment issues, long lines on Election Day

November 13, 2024 by

Several polling places ran out of provisional English-language ballots and faced equipment issues, according to several voters and poll workers.
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‘Visionary’ Elroy Pinks’ legacy lives on at UC Santa Barbara

November 11, 2024 by

Elroy Pinks, the executive director of the OBSD, passed away on July 9 last summer at age 52. His impacts not only reach campus but across California.
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Former UC union organizer Wendy Santamaria runs for Santa Barbara City Council

November 11, 2024 by

UCSB alum and former AFSCME Union Representative Wendy Santamaria is running for Santa Barbara City Council representing District 1.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 11, 2024 by

Los Curanderos is holding a pop-up market fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lot 22 lawn. The event is open to all, vendors will be selling items to raise money.
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Students honor dead at L.U.N.A. Día de los Muertos ofrenda

November 8, 2024 by and

LUNA organized a Day of the Dead event with an ofrenda — an altar to honor the deceased with photos, food, and other offerings.
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