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Sheriffs Identify Identity Thief

Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives rebooked 26-year-old Imoukhuede Ohiwerei Ehimi earlier this week after further investigation revealed several new victims of his identity theft schemes.
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SB Students Train for Scholarship Marathon

Personal trainer Jenny Schatzle kicked off her free campus workout series yesterday at noon.
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Alumna Rolls Out Pet Accessories Line

UCSB alumna Jennifer Beinke pawed her way into the online business world this past summer with Kiss My Mutt, a specialized pet accessory line.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to less crime than average this weekend, handling an assault, burglary and several alcohol-related incidents.
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Finance Board Funds Benefit Student Clubs

The Associated Students Finance Board distributed $26,262 to 13 student organizations during last night’s three-and-a-half hour meeting.
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Professor Earns Recognition

UCSB electrical engineering professor Mark Rodwell recently received the Doluca Family Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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Opposition Blocks SB Funding

The 23rd Congressional District that includes Santa Barbara County was denied $13.8 million in federal grant opportunities when an annual appropriations bill was removed from Senate discussion in late...
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Development of Naples Put on Hold

Because Orange County developer and Santa Barbara Ranch owner Matt Osgood defaulted on a loan to develop the Naples coast last spring, a portion of the acreage has been opened to the public for an und...
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Looking for Housing Next Year? Discuss it Here!

For those who are still going to be in the area next year, the time has come to consider housing options! Talk about it here!
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Media Outlets Show Misguided Attention In Shooting Tragedy

Two days ago, twenty-two year old Jared Lee Lougher reportedly walked up to Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, pulled out a pistol and fired into her head point-blank...
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Physician Promotes Pros of Pot

Local physician and former UCSB Psychology professor Dr. David Bearman is calling on the federal government to fund research of cannabis-based medicines.
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Community Receives New Choice for Coffee

Café Zoma, a sister store to the downtown franchise Coffee Cat, opened its doors to locals and students last month.
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Alumna Pens Bestseller in Latest Series

UCSB alumna Kathleen Martin’s latest novel has climbed to number 27 on the New York Times bestseller’s list.
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SB Board Gains Member

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors swore in newly elected Fifth District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino during last week’s first meeting of 2011.
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Congresswoman Giffords(D-AZ) Shot in Head At Public Event

Gabriel Giffords, a Democratic Congresswoman from Arizona, was shot in the head from close range today while hosting a public appearance in Tucson. According to a statement released by the White House...
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