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Regents Reorganize Spending in Light of Controversial Funds

The University of California Regents decided to divest funds from several companies with business ties to Sudan and took steps to "improve accountability" for the UC's wage practices during their meet...
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Student Frightens Class During Final

UC Police Dept. officers arrested a UCSB student Thursday, March 23 after he threatened to kill his classmates during a final exam. The student, an underclassman whose name was not released, had been ...
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New Cafe Serves Up Diverse Food Choices

With its owner's prediction that it will become a "famous" Isla Vista eatery, Jerusalem Garden Cafe opened Saturday, offering a variety of Middle Eastern and Malaysian foods - and eventually some hook...
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Officials Cite Area Businesses for Selling Alcohol to Minors

Three local businesses could find themselves fighting to keep their liquor licenses following a recent undercover operation conducted by the California Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and th...
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Board Plan To Rescue Salamanders

The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors recently adopted a $1.4 million plan to help restore the local population of endangered salamanders and relieve land owners affected by laws meant to s...
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Daily Blotter

Officers patrolling the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive were approached by two women who said they were on their way to a house to check on a friend who had passed out.
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Student Threatens Classmates During Final

UC Police Dept. officers arrested a UCSB student Wednesday morning after he threatened to kill his classmates during a final exam.
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I.V. Eatery Puts Music on the Menu

Silvergreens will serve more than salads and sandwiches to locals tonight, when it brings live music from Isla Vista bands to its hungry patrons and passersby.
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Shamans To Shed Light on Healing

Several shamans will present their knowledge of alternative medicines at the Fourth Conference on Global Medicine this weekend, beginning tonight in Campbell Hall.
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Weekend Festival To Promote Peace With Workshops, Concert

Local students looking to give peace a chance will have the opportunity to learn how they can protest against war during the first annual Isla Vista Peace Festival on Saturday. The festival, which is ...
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MTV’s ‘The Real World’ To Hold Local Auditions

Crowds of strangers, eager for a spot on reality television, will try to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start being real at an open casting call for "The Real World" in Santa ...
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Noodle House Seeks Liquor License

If the owner of Saigon Express gets his way, customers might be able to buy a beer with their meal at the restaurant's grand opening. The restaurant, which is taking the place of Menehunes on Pardall ...
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Supervisors Vote Against Proposal To Divide County

After nearly a month of planning and discussion, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors officially announced its unanimous opposition to a proposal that would divide the county in half.
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Leg Council Delays Fee Increases

In a meeting that ended in closed session, Associated Students Legislative Council announced a major breakthrough concerning financial aid and approved a position paper supporting affordable education...
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