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May 12, 2006

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May 11, 2006

Taco Joint Says Hasta Luego to Liquor License

By Mollie Vandor Staff Writer Fergal Madigan Reporter

Local Mexican restaurant El Taco Amigo is no longer selling alcohol, thanks to the owner's decision to surrender his liquor license while the California Dept. of Alcohol Beverage Control investigates the eatery. ABC Publ...

May 11, 2006

A.S. Passes Budget; Reps Fear Shortages

By Megan Snedden

After three hours of debate, the Associated Students Legislative Council unanimously approved the 2006-07 A.S. Budget at its meeting Wednesday night, while one member of the council chose to resign her post. The $690,067...

May 11, 2006

IVRPD Directors To Fill Vacant Manager Spot

By Taylor Ward Staff Writer

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is getting a new general manager tonight, as the district's board of directors announces its pick for the position at a 6 p.m. meeting at the IVRPD office. The IVRPD Board of D...

May 11, 2006

Group To Study Future SB Housing

By David Schachner

On the heels of a survey reporting the lack of affordable housing in the Santa Barbara and coastal region, UCSB faculty and staff have been asked to fill out a questionnaire about their current and future housing needs.

May 11, 2006

Professor To Discuss Electoral College Efficiency

By Candance Longfellow

Some call it undemocratic, while others claim it is vital, but tonight a UCSB professor will examine the effectiveness and purpose of the U.S. Electoral College and whether it needs to be reformed. The event, sponsored b...

May 11, 2006

Evacuation

By system

May 10, 2006

Board Accepts Update to SB Housing Plan

By Nikki Moore

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted at its meeting yesterday to pass the Housing Element Update - a plan that would increase low-income housing in the area - to Santa Barbara County Planning a...

May 10, 2006

New CASE Program Gets Split Reviews

By Sabrina Ricci Staff Writer Gibran Maciel Staff Writer

Near the end of its first academic year in existence, mixed opinions from participants and the Office of the Student Advocate surround the effectiveness of the College Alcohol Skills Education program. CASE is an eight-s...

May 10, 2006

UCSB Researcher Finds Women Able to Evaluate Men Through Pictures

By Valerie Tidwell

Released online yesterday, findings in a UCSB researcher's study suggest women know almost at first glance how long they want men around, whether it be for life or for a short fling.

May 10, 2006

Lawmakers Target Game on Santa Rosa Island

By David Ferry

One of the Channel Islands could become a permanent hunting resort for military personnel, as legislation to turn Santa Rosa Island into a hunting preserve moves through Congress this month.

May 9, 2006

Residents React to Hate Crime

By Patricia Bobek

A recent hate crime in the Black/African-American Studies interest floor of Santa Rosa Residence Hall has spurred students to spread the word about racism on campus, even by going door to door to do it. While the majorit...

May 9, 2006

Officers Arrest Man for Alleged I.V. Kidnapping

By Nikki Moore

A man is being held in Santa Barbara County Jail on six charges, including kidnapping and assault, stemming from a domestic dispute with his girlfriend Sunday evening. Brandon Howe, a visitor to the area, has been charg...

May 9, 2006

On-Campus Review Committee May Expand Authority Into I.V.

By Nick Durnhofer

A UCSB committee may decide this fall to extend the university's jurisdiction in Isla Vista on matters pertaining to student alcohol and drug citations, leading to campus-directed conduct hearings and punishments.

May 9, 2006

Detectives Recover Mail, Possible Link to SB Postal Thefts

By Lindsay Theel Reporter

Deputies from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. are currently investigating the connection between the recent discovery of over 300 items of stolen mail in a Santa Barbara hotel room and a string of mail thefts fr...