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City To Break Ground on Low-Cost Homes

May 25, 2004 by

After seven and a half years of planning, construction will finally begin on Santa Barbara's largest affordable housing project ever.
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CalPIRG To Escalate Book Price War

May 25, 2004 by

The California chapter of the national Public Interest and Research Group (CalPIRG) is getting a boost from a local nonprofit foundation. CalPIRG, a consumer and student advocacy group, announced Mond...
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Donor’s Challenge Galvanizes SB Activists

May 25, 2004 by

With a pledge from a wealthy local, a Santa Barbara County organization is working to receive up to $50,000 to increase voter turnout rates among low-income Santa Barbara residents for the November 20...
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County Briefs: May 25, 2004

May 25, 2004 by

At the Goleta City Council meeting Tuesday, May 18, developer Bob Comstock announced his agreement to build nine less homes than the proposed land swap with UCSB and than the city of Goleta originally...
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YEEEUUHHH!

May 25, 2004 by

Dizzy D and DJ Einstein, members of the hip hop ensemble Ugly Duckling, pump up students lounging on the sunny lagoon lawn with new crowd-pleasers and old classics at a free concert, sponsored by A.S....
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Rock, Rap Fans Scream at Annual Extravaganza

May 24, 2004 by

More than 7,000 concert revelers filed into Harder Stadium for Saturday's Extravaganza concert, featuring headlining band MxPx and rap artist Talib Kweli, as well as numerous local bands.
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Info Session To Prepare Freshmen for I.V. Move-in

May 24, 2004 by

Freshmen making the move from the dorms to Isla Vista next year can receive some advice and guidance at a workshop Tuesday night so they don't get screwed by lousy landlords or roommates.
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UCD Law Student To Serve as Regent

May 24, 2004 by

A selection committee of five University of California regents nominated UC Davis law school student Adam R. Rosenthal on May 20 to become the 2005-06 student regent.
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‘Fight Night’ Frat Dons Gloves at Beach

May 24, 2004 by

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (Pike) pitched in to help the environment Sunday morning by cleaning garbage from Santa Barbara's Arroyo Burro Beach.
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May 24, 2004

May 24, 2004 by

When police approached the man and inquired about his welfare, he replied, "I'm drunk. I've had two kegs of beer." Officers noted that the man reeked of alcohol, his eyes were bloodshot and his speech...
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The Fight for Cheaper Housing

May 24, 2004 by


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Students To Face Fee Hikes by Summer

May 21, 2004 by

In a 14-2 decision, the University of California Regents voted Thursday to approve student fee hikes beginning in summer 2004. Under the new increases, in-state undergraduate students will pay an addi...
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Extravaganza Concert To Rock UCSB

May 21, 2004 by

Organizers said Saturday's free Extravaganza concert at Harder Stadium, showcasing 10 bands on two stages and featuring headlining band MXPX, is expected to draw around 10,000 people. The concert, spo...
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Group Sues SB County Govt. for Misspent Money

May 21, 2004 by

Our Children's Earth, an environmental nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments alleging misallocation of public transportation funds.
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I.V. Co-ops Advertise Housing, Host Wild Weekend Shindig

May 21, 2004 by

A concert and bake sale in Anisq' Oyo' park on Sunday will benefit the Santa Barbara Student Housing Co-op. Local bands Peyote Surf Trip, King Rat, Behemoth and UCSB's Capoeira dance team will perform...
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