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Trump Declares State of Emergency in Calif., FEMA Will Fund Most Costs for Firefighting Efforts

December 8, 2017 by

FEMA will cover over 75 percent of firefighting costs in areas affected by the fire, according to Brandi Richard, FEMA spokesperson.
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UCSB, Isla Vista Locations Close in Response to Poor Air Quality

December 7, 2017 by

The map shows locations in I.V. and on campus that are closed Friday or providing limited services.
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In Photos: UCSB Students Bike Through Ash, Prepare for Finals Amid SoCal Fires

December 7, 2017 by

Daily Nexus photographers capture the UC Santa Barbara campus and Isla Vista amid raging California fires.
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Pets May be Affected by Air Pollution from Thomas Fire

December 7, 2017 by

Evacuees are allowed to bring smaller pets to the UCSB evacuation center, such as chickens and dogs.
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Where to Find Emergency Resources at UCSB During the Thomas Fire

December 7, 2017 by

All Thursday classes at UC Santa Barbara have been canceled in response to the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, according to an email sent out to students by Chancellor Henry T. Yang.
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How Far Is Isla Vista From the Thomas Fire?

December 7, 2017 by

Click through the map for more details on the Thomas Fire and its distance from UCSB and Isla Vista.
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Chancellor Yang Announces Friday Classes Canceled, Student Petition Gains 3,000 Signatures in One Hour

December 7, 2017 by and

Margaret Klawunn, vice chancellor for student affairs, confirmed to students Wednesday night that the campus is open and will resume normal operations.
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Net Neutrality Repeal Would Have Little Impact on UCSB

December 6, 2017 by

Internet access at UC Santa Barbara will not change if the Federal Communications Commission repeals network neutrality, a regulation that ensures all websites receive equal service.
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UCSB Seniors Gift Annual Donation to Sexual Assault Survivor Fund

December 6, 2017 by

UC Santa Barbara seniors will donate their senior gift to the Sexual Assault Survivor Fund, which will be handled by UCSB’s Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education Center (C.A.R.E.).
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Aaron Jones To Become New Director of EOP

December 6, 2017 by

In the 28 years since Aaron Jones first attended UC Santa Barbara, he has noticed that the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same.
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Vista Point

December 6, 2017 by

Clue in to this week's happenings in Isla Vista.
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SoCal Edison Says UCSB Will Not Have a Scheduled Power Outage Wednesday

December 6, 2017 by

Because of several wildfires in Southern California, SCE has been canceling many scheduled outages.
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UC Santa Barbara Students, Local Officials Condemn Fire-Starting During Power Outage

December 5, 2017 by

“Fifty years from now, we’ll all be able to remember that one night dead week became literal dead week.”
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UC Santa Barbara Gym Will Accept Nearly 200 Evacuees from Thomas Fire

December 5, 2017 by

Evacuations from Ventura began Tuesday morning, according to the Ventura County Fire Department Public Information Office.
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WATCH: Fireworks and Couch Burnings From the I.V. Power Outage

December 5, 2017 by

Watch the events as they unfolded from the three-hour-long power outage Monday night.
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