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Master Surfer Draws Crowd With Talk

May 7, 2008 by

Surfing legend Gerry Lopez shared some of his wisdom with UCSB last night, chatting with the audience about the state of the ocean, his surfing roots and even Marilyn Monroe's impact on the sport.
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Independent Settles to End Feud

May 7, 2008 by

Ampersand Publishing, the parent company of the Santa Barbara News-Press, agreed to a settlement with the Santa Barbara Independent on April 28, marking the end of a long and trying lawsuit.
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Opponents of Gaviota Coast Development Propose Alternative Plan

May 7, 2008 by

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission will review a report today in preparation for formal hearings regarding the fate of the Naples property, Southern California's last stretch of undeveloped ...
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Police Blotter

May 7, 2008 by

Mon., May 5, 1:51 a.m. - Deputies on uniformed patrol were dispatched to the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Road to apprehend a man who was reported thrice that night.
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Keep on Truckin’

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Criminal Justice Professor Passes From Lymphoma

May 6, 2008 by

Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Joseph Lodge passed away yesterday evening following a decade-long battle with lymphoma.
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Trees To Remain Rooted on I.V. Streets

May 6, 2008 by

Following protests from community members, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors announced that the five palm trees facing Isla Vista's Freebird's World Burrito will remain in place.
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Community Sweeps Ocean Floor

May 6, 2008 by

Several organizations, community members and local dockworkers took to the water last weekend to help cleanse Santa Barbara Harbor of accumulated seafloor junk.
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Students Launch Internet Site for Clothing Brand

May 6, 2008 by

The student-founded I.V. Garb clothing line hosted its official debut party over the weekend to celebrate the label's new Web site, distribution deal and recent sales success among the UCSB student po...
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Adjustment of Graduate Housing Price Package Angers Future Residents

May 6, 2008 by

Causing dismay and anger among some graduate students, UCSB housing officials have raised the initially advertised rent package for the San Clemente Village graduate housing complex.
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Davidson Library To Receive Extension

May 6, 2008 by

With several new construction projects set to transform the university in the next few years, students should continue to expect the familiar sight of cranes and bulldozers dotting the landscape.
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PIKE Boxing Event Supports SB Youth

May 5, 2008 by

With suspensions lifted, the annual Fight Night boxing expo returned with its traditional host and female presenters this past weekend, boasting a crowd of over 1,000 spectators.
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Teams Remember Cancer Patients at Relay for Life

May 5, 2008 by

Over 1,300 participants generated more than $70,200 for the American Cancer Society this weekend by walking, running and camping out over a 24-hour period to fight cancer.
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Farr Supporters Rally at Home of UCSB Professor

May 5, 2008 by

Various students and community members gathered at a UCSB professor's home in Isla Vista this past weekend to hear both Congresswoman Lois Capps and 3rd District Supervisor candidate Doreen Farr discu...
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Event Promotes Coastal Preservation

May 5, 2008 by

In an effort to preserve the Gaviota Coast from development at Naples, the Isla Vista chapter of the Surfrider Foundation held its ninth annual Concert for the Coast on Saturday.
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