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January 15, 2008 by


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Witnesses Testify in Case Against Cooney’s Patrons

January 14, 2008 by

The misdemeanor trial of two UCSB alumni arrested for obstruction of a police officer during a downtown fight in 2006 continued on Friday with the testimony of two eyewitnesses.
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Electrical Fire Evacuates Local Establishments

January 14, 2008 by

As the result of a small fire on Saturday, Isla Vista Silvergreens fans may now have to make like Jared this week and head to Subway.
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Students Film Mock Protest as Part of Upcoming Gaviota Preservation Movie

January 14, 2008 by

A swarm of chanting students descended on Storke Tower Saturday morning to protest coastline development and, while their cause was real, their cries of "Gaviota lives!" were actually scripted for a m...
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RA Info Meetings To Finish This Week

January 14, 2008 by

Scores of students hoping for free room and board next year are aiming to join the ranks of the Office of Residential Life & Housing resident assistants for the round-the-clock job.
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Zoo Announces Euthanizing Famous Giraffe

January 11, 2008 by

The biggest crowd-drawer to Santa Barbara Zoo passed away on Wednesday.
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Local Rite Aid Loses Alcohol License After Sales to Minors

January 11, 2008 by

The rows of empty shelves in Hollister Avenue's Rite Aid bear testament to the sobering powers of the Alcoholic Beverage Control.
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Proposed State Cuts May Incur UC Fee Increase

January 11, 2008 by

In response to the state of California's $14.5 billion deficit, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a 10 percent reduction in funding for almost every state service including the University of Cal...
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Fashion Show To Benefit Threatened SB Coast

January 11, 2008 by

Surfers and fashion lovers alike will strut their stuff downtown as the Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation puts on its first annual Martinis & Bikinis fashion show and cocktail party to help protect a...
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Annual Bonfire Sparks Fire Safety Presentation

January 11, 2008 by

Much like the citizens of Whoville found in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Solvang residents will rally around the Christmas tree tonight, albeit with one difference - the tree is on fire.
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EPA To Inspect Oil Company’s Facilities

January 10, 2008 by

In light of a substantial oil spill in the Santa Ynez Valley last weekend - the second major leak in a month from the corporation responsible...
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Radiohead Return To Rock SB Crowds

January 10, 2008 by

British alternative rock band Radiohead announced yesterday that it will stop in Santa Barbara on its upcoming North American Tour.
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SB Sheriff’s Dept. Forecasts Deficit

January 10, 2008 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is anticipating a $3.7 million deficit in its current yearly budget, according to a sheriff's department press release.
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UC Briefs

January 10, 2008 by

The number of teenagers satisfied with a sexless existence declines sharply with age, according to a new study released by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco.
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Police Blotter

January 10, 2008 by

Sunday, Dec. 30, 9:00 p.m. - An officer performing a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Pardall Road and Embarcadero del Mar was rudely interrupted when a woman drunkenly stumbled between his...
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