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March 1, 2011

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

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

March 1, 2011

Crowded Jails Concern City

By Daily Nexus Staff

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.

March 1, 2011

IHOP To Serve Free Pancakes for Charity

By Daily Nexus Staff

The International House of Pancakes is giving away free pancakes today in celebration of National Pancake Day.

March 1, 2011

Cal Economist To Talk Immigration

By Jack Crosbie

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.

March 1, 2011

A.S. Bumps Up Greek Funds

By Christina Lavingia

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

March 1, 2011

Suicide Expert Warns Against Self-Criticism

By Christine Karavas

In response to high national youth suicide rates, psychologist Lisa Firestone will discuss suicide prevention today.

February 28, 2011

Women Take Second Place at MPSF Championships

By Brent Pella

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. The Gauchos finished ...

February 28, 2011

Donation Solidifies Plans for Ice Skating Rink

By Patrick Schaeper

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.

February 28, 2011

Ordinance To Help Police Curb Underage Drinking

By Garik Hauer

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 the premises.

February 28, 2011

Rent Control Case Reaches High Court

By Jack Crosbie

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 Court.

February 28, 2011

Santa Barbara Record-A-Thon Sounds Off for Blind and Dyslexic Students

By Olivia Cvitanic

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

February 28, 2011

PPS Project Centralizes UC Payroll

By Michael Dean

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.

February 28, 2011

Pappas Questions Farr’s Attorney Fees

By Garik Hauer

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.

February 28, 2011

Redevelopment Agencies Face Difficulties With New Budget

By Michael Dean

Santa Barbara County officials and business owners met Friday to defend the endangered redevelopment agencies that will lose their state funding if Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed 2011-12 budget is passed by the Califo...

February 28, 2011

UCSB Maintains High Green Energy, Environmental Architecture Standards

By Charlotte Milinovich

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.

February 28, 2011