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Historic CSD Measure Passes, But Lacks Paired Funding

November 9, 2016 by

A measure to create an Isla Vista Community Services District passed Tuesday, but voters did not support a tax to fund the fledgling step toward self-governance in I.V.
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Joan Hartmann Wins Third District County Supervisor Race

November 8, 2016 by and

The contest ended with Hartmann attaining 53.96% of the county vote Tuesday night, enough to beat Porter who won 45.79% of the county vote.
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Final Election Results 2016

November 8, 2016 by

Live election results for local, statewide and national races on Election Day 2016.
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Services to Support Voters

November 7, 2016 by

This election day, there are many services and incentives available to voters to make voting easy and fun.
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Where to Vote on Election Day

November 7, 2016 by

A breakdown of where to vote on Election Day divided by each block in Isla Vista.
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Rodney Gould Renews Contract with I.V. Recreation & Park District

November 7, 2016 by

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District board of directors renewed the contract of general manager Rodney Gould Tuesday, extending his employment by five more years.
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California Ballot Initiatives 2016

November 6, 2016 by

The Nexus guide on California ballot measures, covering marijuana, plastic bags, prescription drugs and more.
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Santa Barbara Ballot Measures 2016

November 6, 2016 by

The Nexus guide on local ballot measures affecting Santa Barbara.
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Freshman, Sophomore Pass Times Interrupted Due to GOLD Error

November 4, 2016 by

Although students with Junior and Senior standing have already chosen their courses, students with Sophomore and Freshman standing were in the middle of registration for Passtime 1.
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Daily Nexus Election Endorsements 2016

November 4, 2016 by

The following endorsements are based on the electoral races the Nexus has tracked most closely throughout this election cycle.
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Ortega Skeleton Cat Replaced By Generous Donor

November 3, 2016 by

General manager Jeff Hillery, who was the owner of the original skeleton cat, said a student was so upset the cat was stolen that she purchased and replaced the decoration.
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Students Observe Día de los Muertos

November 3, 2016 by

Jessica Maldonado’s grandfather passed away 15 years ago. Being Catholic, her family went to the church to celebrate Día de los Muertos and the life of her grandfather.
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I.V. Youth Projects Seek $300K to Fund Facility

November 3, 2016 by

The Isla Vista Youth Projects hopes to cement its role in I.V. this year by raising funds to purchase the Children’s Center building next to the Camino Real Marketplace.
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Dos Pueblos High School is continuing its 96 percent graduation rate, and it is now reporting that 40 percent of students will be going to four-year universities and 50 percent will be attending SBCC in the fall. Jose Ochoa / Daily Nexus

Dos Pueblos Surpasses National High School Grad Rate

November 3, 2016 by

President Barack Obama announced Oct. 17 that the country’s rising graduation rate is now at a record high of 83.2 percent.
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Dos Pueblos High School is continuing its 96 percent graduation rate, and it is now reporting that 40 percent of students will be going to four-year universities and 50 percent will be attending SBCC in the fall. Jose Ochoa / Daily Nexus

UCSB Administration, County Police Attribute Low Crime Rates to Student Volunteers

November 3, 2016 by

Final numbers from the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department showed Halloween weekend arrests, citations and medical transports in Isla Vista down more than 80 percent from 2013.
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