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State To Review UC Spending

February 24, 2010 by

On Feb. 17, the state Joint Legislative Audit Committee unanimously approved a system-wide state audit of the University of California.
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Local Groups Hurt for Cash

February 24, 2010 by

Santa Barbara's chapter of the American Red Cross is feeling the pinch after a majority of this year's donations were funneled to Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
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Police Blotter

February 24, 2010 by

Sun., Feb. 21, 12:42 a.m. -- A manly expletive ("Fuck!") drifting through the air on the 6600 block of Sabado Tarde Road caught the attention of patrolling officers.
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Regent to Prioritize Education for CA

February 24, 2010 by

A UC Regent will assume the post of California's Secretary of Education, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced yesterday.
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Video Event Captures Extraordinary Stunts

February 23, 2010 by

Extreme sports junkies who are unimpressed by the Olympic Games can attend tonight's Best of the 34th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which features B.A.S.E. jumpers, mountain bikers, ...
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Leg Council Takes Charges to Court

February 23, 2010 by

While Associated Students moves forward to challenge claims of $750 in property damages from a weekend retreat, the A.S. administration said it is still continuing its investigation into allegations o...
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Park Plan Waits for Approval

February 23, 2010 by

After 10 years of planning, the creation of a skate park in Estero Park is inching toward fruition.
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Man Bums Cash Posing as Student

February 23, 2010 by

A fraudulent solicitor posing as a UCSB Orchestra member is going door to door in Santa Barbara and Goleta asking for donations.
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A.S. Aids Charitable Clubs

February 23, 2010 by

The Associated Students Finance Board doled out $41,154 to 16 student organizations at last night's four-and-a-half hour meeting.
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Queer Conference Deals with Prejudice

February 23, 2010 by

Over 800 people attended the 20th annual Western Regional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex & Allies College Conference at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this weekend.
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SB CalPIRG Purges Trash From Shores

February 22, 2010 by

A group of approximately 15 students gathered at Manzanita Beach yesterday in an effort to keep the coast clean.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

February 22, 2010 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault on a deputy this weekend, in addition to several burglaries and vandalisms.
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Chemist Gets Grant From Foundation

February 22, 2010 by

UCSB assistant professor of chemistry Dr. Trevor W. Hayton has been awarded a prestigious two-year Sloan Research Fellowship worth $50,000.
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Clothing Line Sets Up Shop Downtown

February 22, 2010 by

Free People opened a store on lower State Street this weekend, offering a new indulgence for local shoppers.
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Cops Nab Man on Web Threats

February 19, 2010 by

Neil Baker, a former UCSB employee, was arrested in Kennewick, Washington on Monday on the charge of threatening and harassing the university. He is currently being held in Benton County Jail, but loc...
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