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UCSB Nonprofit Enters Contest

March 2, 2011 by

Environmental Education for the Next Generation, a nonprofit student organization founded by undergraduates at UCSB, will compete for a $100,000 grant next month to secure funding that would expand it...
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UCSB Maintains High Green Energy Standards

March 1, 2011 by

UCSB continues to excel as a leader in sustainability through the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to keep ahead of advances in green technology. Since creating one of the nationâ€...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

March 1, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to vandalism, an assault and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.
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Crowded Jails Concern City

March 1, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department will discuss possible solutions for county jail overcrowding during a meeting at the Santa Maria City Hall’s Council Chamber tonight.
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IHOP To Serve Free Pancakes for Charity

March 1, 2011 by

The International House of Pancakes is giving away free pancakes today in celebration of National Pancake Day.
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Cal Economist To Talk Immigration

March 1, 2011 by

UC Berkeley professor David Card will discuss economic theories on immigration tonight at UCSB’s Corwin Pavilion as part of the annual Carl Snyder memorial lecture series.
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A.S. Bumps Up Greek Funds

March 1, 2011 by

The Associated Students Finance Board doled out $59,112 to 18 student organizations during last night’s seven-hour meeting.
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Suicide Expert Warns Against Self-Criticism

March 1, 2011 by

In response to high national youth suicide rates, psychologist Lisa Firestone will discuss suicide prevention today.
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Women Take Second Place at MPSF Championships

February 28, 2011 by

A new season in a new conference has come to an end for the UCSB women’s swimming and diving team, which took second place in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship this past weekend. T...
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Donation Solidifies Plans for Ice Skating Rink

February 28, 2011 by

Two local residents donated $250,000 to the city of Goleta last week to help begin construction of an outdoor ice rink in Girsh Park.
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Ordinance To Help Police Curb Underage Drinking

February 28, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol will begin issuing citations for the Social Host Liability Ordinance in March, granting police the right to enter a residence if they suspect a minor is drinking alcohol on ...
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Rent Control Case Reaches High Court

February 28, 2011 by

In an ongoing debate about rent control legislation on his Goleta property, Rancho Mobile Home Estates, real estate mogul Daniel Guggenheim is attempting to carry his case to the United States Supreme...
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Santa Barbara Record-A-Thon Sounds Off for Blind and Dyslexic Students

February 28, 2011 by

Santa Barbara Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic is creating audio books this week for disabled students in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
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PPS Project Centralizes UC Payroll

February 28, 2011 by

As part of an effort to maximize administrative efficiency and save $30 million annually, the University of California hopes to consolidate its 11 payroll systems into one centralized entity.
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Pappas Questions Farr’s Attorney Fees

February 28, 2011 by

Steven Pappas filed a motion last week to question over half a million dollars in legal fees Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr alleges are owed to her from the 2008 Election Contest Litigation.
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