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County To Draw New Lines

May 11, 2011 by

The county of Santa Barbara held a series of meetings last week to begin its redistricting process and educate the public about upcoming changes to district lines.
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UCs Target Out-of-State Applicants

May 11, 2011 by

Although a record number of California residents sought admission to the University of California system this year, the 10-campus system plans to enroll a higher proportion of out-of-state students th...
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KCSB Director Declares Intent To Join Election

May 11, 2011 by

KCSB radio station’s News Director Cathy Murillo recently stepped down from her position after deciding to run for a seat on the Santa Barbara City Council.
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Library Boosts Recycling Efforts

May 11, 2011 by

Davidson Library is providing 100 additional recycling bins this quarter to increase its trash diversion efforts and help students limit their garbage.
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Six Teams To Pitch Business Proposals in Venture Contest

May 11, 2011 by

Six teams will compete in the final round of UCSB Technology Management Program’s twelfth annual New Venture Competition today at 3 p.m. in Corwin Pavilion.
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A.S. Funds Counter-Horowitz Event

May 10, 2011 by

The Associated Students Finance Board allotted $4,360 to five student organizations during last night’s one-hour meeting. The board fully funded the Muslim Student Association and the Office of the ...
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Next Year’s A.S. Budget Faces Major Cutbacks

May 10, 2011 by

Associated Students Legislative Council approved the association’s 2011-12 budget during last week’s nearly 11-hour meeting. Representatives finalized the budget — which faces a 92 percent decre...
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Government Briefs

May 10, 2011 by

Santa Barbara City Council will review the city’s third quarter budget as of March 31 for the fiscal year of 2011. The council will listen to the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve $850...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

May 10, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault with a deadly weapon, a container filled with suspicious materials and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies received a report of a p...
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UCSB Aids Air Force in Research

May 10, 2011 by

The United States Dept. of Defense is awarding $14.5 million to UCSB through several grants over the next five years. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research allotted more than 7 percent of the Mu...
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Administrators Discuss Coming Events

May 10, 2011 by

The UCSB administration held a meeting last week to discuss the effects major upcoming events may have on the campus. Assistant Dean of Students Katya Armistead led the discussion focusing on this Sun...
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Technology Reopens ’80s Murder

May 10, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. found new evidence last week linking the three-decade-old case of a notorious serial killer and rapist to the murder of a Goleta couple in 1981. The departme...
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Divers Clean Up Dock Waste

May 9, 2011 by and

Local volunteers rallied together to help remove hazardous debris from the Santa Barbara Harbor during Saturday’s fifth annual Operation Clean Sweep. Nine volunteer divers swept the sea floor undern...
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Arts Competition To Provide Locals With Opportunity

May 9, 2011 by

The Arts Fund of Santa Barbara is accepting applications for its 22nd annual Individual Artist Awards competition to highlight the community’s artistic talent. Contestants will compete for a prize o...
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University Honors Gaucho Staff With Week of Events

May 9, 2011 by and

The UCSB Chancellor’s Staff Advisory Council will host several events commemorating the university’s faculty as part of its annual Staff Celebration Week. The council is working alongside the UCSB...
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