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Drunk Driver Injures CHP Officer During Getaway

March 2, 2005 by

A California Highway Patrol officer sustained minor injuries to his hand when a drunk driver trying to avoid arrested attempted to run him down.
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I.V. Foot Patrol To Enforce Park Alcohol Permits

March 1, 2005 by

Starting today, drinking in all of Isla Vista's parks, open spaces and beach access areas will require a permit, but local law enforcement is giving violators a grace period before they begin enforcem...
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Morris’ Attorney Delays Trial to Collect Evidence

March 1, 2005 by

The meeting to set the preliminary hearing date for Associated Students President Cervin Morris has been rescheduled for March 25 to allow the defense more time to gather information that it said coul...
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Prison Bureau Denies Part in Halfway House Closure

March 1, 2005 by

Students objecting to yesterday's closure of Isla Vista's halfway house may have been protesting the wrong organization, a Federal Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman said.
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Scholar Speaks on ‘New Black Aesthetic’

March 1, 2005 by

Audience reactions ranged from being shocked to mildly amused when a visiting Tunisian scholar read a series of uncouth, stereotypical descriptions about the differences between black and white racial...
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Cops and Robbers

March 1, 2005 by


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Ralliers Protest Closure of I.V. Halfway House

February 28, 2005 by

Chanting "Whose house? Our house!" over 120 students and community members rallied at Isla Vista's halfway house early Friday afternoon, refusing to let the 20-year program close quietly. The rally, h...
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Biking, Boarding Violators Can Take Class to Avoid Fee

February 28, 2005 by

The UCSB Police Dept. started a new bicycle and skateboard safety program Feb. 14 to give those who receive bicycle or skateboard citations an opportunity to take a $35 class on pedestrian safety inst...
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State Senator Talks With Students About Rising Fees

February 28, 2005 by

A California state senator visited UCSB on Friday afternoon to get feedback about potential UC fee increases and the financial stress they would cause to local students.
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IVFP To Hold Another Public Q&A Session

February 28, 2005 by

While it is usually the police asking you questions - think sitting on a Del Playa Drive curb with a flashlight in your face - the Isla Vista Foot Patrol is turning the tables.
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Capps Fights for Marine Sanctuary, Firefighters

February 28, 2005 by

Congresswoman Lois Capps has been busy in 2005, fighting for political change on Capitol Hill and working to improve her 23rd District in California.
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UC Accuses Union of Disclosing Info

February 28, 2005 by

The University of California is accusing the Coalition of University Employees (CUE) of leaking parts of a fact-finding report to Northern Californian newspapers before the end of a confidentiality pe...
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Here, Kitty, Kitty

February 28, 2005 by


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Davidson Suspects Face Latest in String of Delays

February 25, 2005 by

The two suspects accused of murdering UCSB graduate student Jarrod Davidson must now wait until March 2 to enter their pleas in the case, after their arraignment was postponed Thursday morning due to ...
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Protesters To Fight Federal Closure of I.V.’s Halfway House

February 25, 2005 by

Local community members will rally at noon today to protest the closing of Working Alternatives, a halfway house located at 6575 Trigo Rd. in Isla Vista.
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