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University Crime Rates Fluctuate

UCSB recently released its annual campus security report, revealing a moderate change in campus crime rates.
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Fair Offers Locals Tools for Prevention of Cancer

The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital teamed up on Saturday to host the 7th annual Cancer Prevention Fair for uninsured, underinsured and low-income community members.
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SB Police Target Cell Phone Drivers

Highway patrol officers wrapped up a two-day crack down on distracted drivers yesterday, stepping up enforcement of “hands-free” cell phone law.
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Celebrity Activists to Visit UCSB

Kings of impersonation, Mike Bonanno and Andy Bichlbaum of the Yes Men will give a multimedia presentation in Campbell Hall tonight at 8 p.m.
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County Carnival Celebrates Citrus

The city of Goleta is expecting thousands of attendees for the 19th annual Lemon Festival at Girsh Park this weekend.
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EAB To Organize Climate Summit

UCSB’s Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board will host one of the largest annual statewide sustainability conferences for students tomorrow at Corwin Pavilion.
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Private Donations to UCSB Surpass Expected Amount

UCSB has received $595 million in donations over the last 10 years, exceeding its campaign goal of $500 million.
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Old Media Enters Library Collection

Davidson Library’s Special Collections Dept., which preserves rare and antique books, was recently rejuvenated by new acquisitions.
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A.S. Council Debates UC Budget Concerns

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed issues ranging from student fees to the campus voter registration drive at last night’s three-hour meeting.
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Vuillemainroy Takes Place of Lt. Olmstead

There is a new lieutenant in town — but for Ray Vuillemainroy, it is business as usual at the Isla Vista Foot Patrol station.
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Group To Offer Aid to Elders

Local organizations and volunteers recently announced the development of Santa Barbara Village, a non-profit organization that will provide the elderly with care services without live-in requirements.
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Prop 19 Aims to Legalize Pot in California

The question of whether to pass California Proposition 19 — and effectively legalize marijuana use, cultivation and transport within the state — is steadily coming to a front as Nov. 2 draws near.
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Measure ‘T’hreatens Marijuana Dispensers

If passed by the residents of Santa Barbara on Nov. 2, Measure T would shut down the operations of all medical marijuana dispensaries in the city and prevent any more from opening.
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Photos: Ziggy Marley and Pilobolus Dance Theater

Daily Nexus photo coverage of Ziggy Marley and Pilobolus Dance Theater.
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SB Clubs Render Election Info

As gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman debated at the Dominican University in Marin County yesterday evening, the UCen Hub was a lively platform for political discussion.
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