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Transport Tax Returns to Ballot

October 1, 2008 by

The fate of road improvement projects across the county is in the hands of registered voters this November, when a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects will be up for renewal.
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Cops Make Arrest for Explosive

October 1, 2008 by

After further investigation into the gang-related shootings that took place Saturday night, the Santa Barbara Police Dept. arrested one man believed to have been involved in the altercation.
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Club To Hold Rally for Snow Enthusiasts

October 1, 2008 by

To kick off the new year, the Ski and Snowboard Club will hold its annual rally tonight in Storke Plaza.
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3rd District Candidates To Host Forum

October 1, 2008 by

With the November election only about a month away, local politicians are giving the public a chance to become familiar with their views at a series of free nonpartisan forums this week.
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Representing the 23rd District

October 1, 2008 by


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SB Lucks Out as Wall Street Dives

September 30, 2008 by

Amidst increasingly dark predictions about the national economy, a recent diagnoses conducted by UCSB economists projects shows slow but stable growth for the local economy.
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State To Vote on $10 Billion Train Prop.

September 30, 2008 by

Come November, Californians will have to decide whether a high-speed rail system - one that could travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just over two and half hours - is worth $10 billion in sta...
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CA Student Aid Laws May Change

September 30, 2008 by

The financial future of undocumented California students may be in jeopardy. Following an appellate court ruling, undocumented students currently enrolled at all California public institutions could ...
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Local Resident Aims to Educate Sudanese Youths

September 30, 2008 by

When Nyuol Tong was only five years old, he was beaten in his home by North Sudanese militiamen, who threatened to kill him. Twelve years later, Tong has found freedom - and purpose - in Santa Barbar...
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A.S. Partially Funds Various Campus Groups

September 30, 2008 by

During the first meeting of the 2008-09 school year, the Associated Students Finance Board provided $6,070 to 13 groups, leaving $396,204.15 in its coffers for the rest of the year. Board members p...
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Workers Rally At City Hall

September 30, 2008 by

With employee labor contracts expiring today, Santa Barbara union workers will rally in front of City Hall to draw attention to their demands. The Service Employees International Union Local 620 - wh...
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Blotter

September 30, 2008 by

Cliffhanger Sat. Sept. 27, 12:27 a.m. - A deputy was patrolling the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive when an intoxicated male stumbled directly into him. The deputy quickly deduced that the 19-ye...
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Nader Brings Independent Views to SB

September 29, 2008 by

Ralph Nader assumed the spotlight in Corwin Pavilion yesterday, speaking out against the deficiencies of his political rivals and defending his position as a viable candidate in the 2008 Presidential ...
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Three 6 Mafia Speaks With Nexus on Politics, Perks, Parties

September 29, 2008 by

The Daily Nexus sat down with rap recording artists DJ Paul and Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia prior to their Saturday night performance in Storke Plaza.
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Increased Citations Welcome Students

September 29, 2008 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol came out in force this weekend, doubling the number of deputies on the streets and making more than two dozen arrests.
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