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I.V. Stores Shut Doors During University Hiatus

January 5, 2011 by

Local businesses closed their doors during Winter Break in response to the departure of a majority of the Isla Vista student population.
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UCSB Alters Transfer Qualifications

January 5, 2011 by

UCSB has modified its Transfer Admission Guarantee requirements, potentially reducing the number of California community college transfer students to be admitted to the university in Fall 2011.
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Police Blotter

January 5, 2011 by

Saturday, December 23, 11:58 a.m. — Isla Vista’s finest were on patrol when they noticed a 50-year-old man dozing in a local park.
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Annual Award Finances Local Projects, Events

January 5, 2011 by

Until next month the city of Goleta is accepting applications for an annual grant that offers local businesses the chance to fund projects that benefit city residents.
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UC Runs Exclusive Channel

January 4, 2011 by

UCSB recently joined forces with local cable television provider Cox Communications to create a regional University of California Television channel.
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A.S. Allocates Funds to Select Clubs, Forum

January 4, 2011 by

The Associated Students Finance Board allotted $15,744 to five student organizations during last night’s one-hour-twenty-minute meeting.
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Authorities See Decrease in Drunk Driving

January 4, 2011 by

County law enforcement and highway patrol agencies concluded their holiday DUI crackdown this week, resulting in fewer arrests compared to last year.
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Tree Delays Amtrak Train

January 4, 2011 by

An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train collided with a large eucalyptus yesterday, causing delays but no injuries.
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Rechargable Lamps Endow Impoverished With Brighter Future

January 4, 2011 by

UCSB’s Institute of Energy Efficiency recently partnered with local nonprofit organization Pangaea to create a safer, more efficient alternative to kerosene lamps and distribute the innovation to st...
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Disposal Deal Ditches the Dumps

January 4, 2011 by

In an attempt to make UCSB more sustainable, the university signed an updated waste management contract with MarBorg Industries last month.
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Senate Revokes “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

January 3, 2011 by

President Barack Obama recently signed a bill repealing the U.S. military’s contentious “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
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Police Apprehend Suspect at Nearby Market

January 3, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. arrested a male suspect on Christmas Eve for allegedly stealing at least seven purses on different occasions at local grocery stores.
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The Sixth Weekly: Photo of the Week

January 2, 2011 by

[media-credit name=”Jeff Imamura” align=”alignleft” width=”450″][/media-credit] Two members of the Akron men’s soccer team reflect on their championship season on...
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Gaucho Soccer: Cultivating a Legacy

December 8, 2010 by

As a fan of UCSB soccer, it would be easy to get used to the success: nine consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament, a National Championship in 2006, 16 All-Americans and 14 current professional playe...
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SB Begins Enforcing Social Host Ordinance

December 7, 2010 by

The Social Host Liability Ordinance came into effect on Dec. 1, granting county law enforcement the legal right to enter homes if they suspect a minor is drinking on the premises.
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