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Local Past “Jeopardy!” Contestants Reflect on Alex Trebek’s Legacy

December 17, 2020 by

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

December 15, 2020 by and

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

December 13, 2020 by

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

December 10, 2020 by

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

December 9, 2020 by

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

December 9, 2020 by

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

December 8, 2020 by

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

December 8, 2020 by

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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SBSO Seizes 22 Firearms, 90 Grams of Meth After Deputies Conduct Traffic Stop Near I.V.

December 8, 2020 by

Dodge, 36, was charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor.
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UC Regents Discuss Alternative Approaches to Financial Aid

December 7, 2020 by

The primary focus of the Nov. 18 meeting was Option 7: The Road to the Debt-Free UC.
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I.V. Community Center To Host 20 Temporary Homes To Improve Houseless Conditions

December 7, 2020 by and

The 64-square-foot temporary homes were delivered by Pallet, a company that designs and produces aluminum composite shelters for people experiencing houselessness.
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UC Regents Discuss Better Representation and Outreach to Indigenous UC Students

December 7, 2020 by

The UC Board of Regents convened remotely on Nov. 18 to discuss a number of items relating to academics, including admissions and outreach to Indigenous students. 
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Under Pressure from the Pandemic, UC Lecturers’ Union Pushes for New Contracts with Better Protections

December 2, 2020 by

The UC has lost at least $2 billion in revenue due to COVID-19. Many lecturers say the economic fallout has worsened fears among their ranks over potential cuts and job losses.
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Seeking Community Input, I.V. CSD Releases Policing and Public Safety Form to Residents

December 1, 2020 by

The results will be summarized and shared with the public, law enforcement and university officials down the line. 
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With New Online Services, UCSB C.A.R.E. Provides Support From Afar

November 29, 2020 by and

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt in-person operations, C.A.R.E. has devised new services to continue supporting survivors of sexual violence and sexual harrassment in a digital landscape.
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