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January 9, 2006

Cable Company Shifts Channels

By Ryan Grandov

Students returning to Santa Barbara after winter break may find that channel surfing has changed since local cable provider Cox Communications revamped its channel lineup on Dec. 30, 2005.

January 9, 2006

UC To Remain in Control of Lab

By Patricia Bobek

Stressing a new beginning for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) announced that the University of California and its team will continue to manage the facility.

January 9, 2006

Firemen Fetch Fallen Dog From Cliff

By Nikki Moore

It was a "ruff" afternoon for Emma, a seven-year-old Labrador who was trapped for over an hour on one of the ledges of the Ellwood Bluffs yesterday, before firefighters rappelled down the cliffs to rescue her.

January 9, 2006

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January 1, 2006

Details Surface in Local Mail Facility Shooting Incident

By Mollie Vandor

The investigation into the Monday night shooting spree at a local mail sorting facility continues, but authorities have now confirmed that six people were killed and one woman remains in critical condition at Santa Barba...

January 1, 2006

Setting Sail on a Swell Voyage

By Kaitlin Pike

"I'm just looking forward to the first fight," says Liz Clark as she sits diagonally across from fellow UCSB graduates Shannon Switzer and Mark Schumacher on her 40-foot vessel, dubbed the Swell.

January 1, 2006

Broida Bike Path Opens as East-West Link

By Abbey Shi

After two and a half decades of planning, bidding and construction, the Broida Expressway bike path finally celebrates its grand opening at 10:30 a.m. today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

January 1, 2006

I.V. Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Bike Safety

By David Ferry

Over 100 local residents, students and faculty gathered at the Isla Vista Town Hall Meeting last night to discuss how people riding, walking and driving can coexist on the streets of I.V. At the meeting, a panel of local...

January 1, 2006

Celebration Kicks Off Black History Month

By Ted Wiles Reporter

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) celebrates the beginning of Black History Month today with a ceremony in Storke Plaza.

January 1, 2006

Fair To Educate Residents on Isla Vista Tenants’ Legal Rights

By David Schachner

Isla Vista tenants can address their legal rights en masse today at the first annual You

December 1, 2005

AIDS Day Opens With Exhibit, Service

By Caitlin Cassady

Twelve student organizations will join together for World AIDS Day on campus today, offering students the chance to learn about HIV/AIDS and drawing attention to the millions of people it affects worldwide.

December 1, 2005

AIDS Day Opens With Exhibit, Service

By Ike Mohar

In commemoration of the 18th Annual World AIDS Day, two local organizations are hosting events in honor of locals affected by AIDS and HIV throughout the county. The Pacific Pride Foundation and the Interfaith AIDS Minis...

December 1, 2005

World Aids Fair Educates Students on Impact

By Caitlin Cassady

Twelve student organizations will join together for World AIDS Day on campus today, offering students the chance to learn about HIV/AIDS and drawing attention to the millions of people it affects worldwide.

December 1, 2005

SB High Court To Review Factors of Woman’s Plunge

By Mollie Vandor

The Santa Barbara Superior Court set a hearing date yesterday for the multimillion dollar lawsuit, filed by the family of a young woman who fell from the Del Playa bluffs last year, against the Isla Vista Recreation and ...

December 1, 2005

Local Store Begins Isla Vista Brand of Hookah, 36 Flavors

By Nikki Moore

The owner of Isla Vista Deli Mart is looking to smoke the competition with his new brand of hookah tobacco and coals, which is coming to I.V. straight from the Middle East.