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Pohl Admits Loss to Nava Following Six-Day Standoff

November 9, 2004 by

The race for the 35th District California state Assembly seat ended Monday morning, as Republican candidate Bob Pohl conceded defeat to Democrat Pedro Nava.
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Cash-Strapped A.S. Asks for ‘Yes’ Vote on Fee Hike

November 9, 2004 by

In an attempt to end its long-standing budget shortage, Associated Students is asking students to approve a $10.40 increase to the current quarterly A.S. base fee in an upcoming special election.
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I.V.’s 2nd Tattoo Shop Hopes to Become Permanent Fixture

November 9, 2004 by

Two local tattoo shops have been getting under each other's skin - each trying a different way to make its mark on the population of Isla Vista.
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Fall Defensive Set to Even the Score

November 8, 2004 by

In response to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept. "fall offensive" crackdown on local alcohol violations, members of Associated Students have begun organizing a "fall defensive."
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Contest for 35th Seat Still Trudges On

November 8, 2004 by and

The race for the 35th District California State Assembly seat is still unresolved as county election officials continue to tally absentee and provisional ballots following last Tuesday's election.
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Man Stumbles Into Fatal Car Strike

November 8, 2004 by

A Santa Barbara resident was killed Saturday night after he was run-over by a car traveling near the intersection of Calle Real and El Sueno Road. Mike Allen Dickey, 50, was walking along the 4300 blo...
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Girvetz To Turn Green for Good of Environment

November 8, 2004 by

Girvetz Hall will be the first of many buildings on campus to review its consumption of natural resources and make energy-saving changes to the way its facilities operate. Campus Sustainability Coordi...
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Brush with the Beach

November 8, 2004 by


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Halloween Policy Puts the Brakes on I.V. Visitors

November 5, 2004 by

Efforts by UCSB to curb the number of out-of-town visitor parking in campus lots over the recent Halloween weekend resulted in several dozen cars being towed, with several hundred vehicle owners recei...
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Shot Shortages Lead to Doctor-Only Distribution

November 5, 2004 by

With only 3,700 doses of flu vaccine available in the entire county, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept. has cancelled plans to offer flu shots to the public through distribution clinics.
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HempWise Relocates to Embarcadero Del Mar

November 5, 2004 by

Only a stoner's throw from its old location, the smoke has cleared from HempWise's relocation and remodel. Now at 971 Embarcadero Del Mar - nearly adjacent to its old building at 6590 Trigo Rd. - Hemp...
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Gaucho Mamas and Papas Visit Campus

November 5, 2004 by

The parents are coming. Look busy. Students will get the chance to show off their studious nature and beautiful campus this weekend as UCSB hosts its annual Parents' and Family Weekend, beginning toda...
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Just Wait Until They Start Levitating

November 5, 2004 by


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35th District Awaits Final Ballot Count

November 4, 2004 by

Despite Pedro Nava's current lead in the race for 35th district state assembly seat, both Nava and Pohl continue to await the final tallying of the remaining absentee ballots, with neither side accept...
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Over 77 Percent Voter Turnout May Set Records

November 4, 2004 by

Voter turnout at the Santa Barbara County election polls Tuesday was the largest it has been in 12 years, exceeding the office of the county clerk's expectations of a 75 percent voter turnout.
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