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Plans Proceed for Hwy 217 Intersections

November 4, 2003 by

Last night, the Goleta Redevelopment Agency (RDA) met at the Goleta Valley Union School District building and to discuss plans to extend two small roads east of Highway 217 to intersect the highway.
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‘Max,’ 34, of SB Zoo Gorilla Exhibit, Dies

November 4, 2003 by

A gorilla at the Santa Barbara Zoo died Oct. 30 after being anesthetized for a medical exam. Max, age 34, had shown symptoms of suffering from neurological issues, and zoo veterinarian Dr. Karl Hill a...
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Finance Board Gives Money to Gamers, A.S.

November 4, 2003 by

Targetable terrorists and test sheets were the talk of Monday's Associated Students Finance Board meeting. Finance Board gave $180 to the Computer Gaming Club for a local area network (LAN) party it i...
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Gettin’ Dirty

November 4, 2003 by

Despite the rain-soaked grass, UCSB's men's lacrosse team practices on Harder Stadium field. This year, the team replaced its head coach Scott DeMonte with Mike Allan, who previously coached the team ...
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I.V. Weekend Draws Diverse Crowd, Crime

November 3, 2003 by

Ninety-eight arrests and 174 citations later, a Halloween horde of students, residents and out-of-town revelers trampled through Isla Vista this weekend in numbers estimated between 40,000 and 50,000.
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Volunteers Pick Up Revelers’ Refuse

November 3, 2003 by

On Sunday, volunteers picked up trash, used condoms, costume pieces and broken glass on Del Playa Drive and Sabado Tarde Road from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Speaker Shows Math’s Business Potential

November 3, 2003 by

Falling asleep in your next math class could be more costly than you might think. Mark Meloon, from the Goleta-based Toyon Corporation,, a defense systems and government contracting company, gave a le...
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November 3, 2003

November 3, 2003 by

"I'm sorry, I didn't know you were cops," Steve told the officers, who noted in their report that they were in full uniform and shouting "sheriff's department" as they moved though the crowd.
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UCSB, Police Brace for I.V. Halloween

October 31, 2003 by

Residents and local law enforcement personnel are gearing up for tonight's Halloween celebration in Isla Vista - an epic event for UCSB students and the Isla Vista Foot Patrol and a pilgrimage for tho...
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Officials Urge Safe Partying to Protect Students, Reputation

October 31, 2003 by

From national media attention highlighting UCSB student participation in pornographic films to stories about rising violent crime rates in Isla Vista, a variety of factors have shaped university and l...
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Cute Lil’ Puppy Eyes Ask for Money

October 31, 2003 by

Where can gals and guys go in Goleta to meet Laurel and Hardy, Alfie or Joe Boxer, and maybe even take them home? Not Blockbuster or Target - all of these fun-loving individuals can be found at the K-...
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Marshall Says She Won’t Run Again

October 31, 2003 by

Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall, whose representative area includes Isla Vista, announced Thursday she would not seek re-election to a third term.
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UCSD Reopens Following Closure From Wildfires

October 31, 2003 by

Students at UC San Diego returned to school Thursday after wildfires in the area forced the closure of the campus Monday through Wednesday.
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Carpinteria Health Clinic Bulks Up

October 31, 2003 by

While many people were busy making last-minute cuts and carvings to pumpkins yesterday, the Santa Barbara County Health Clinic in Carpinteria held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of its expa...
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I.V., SB Offer Sober Halloween Fun

October 31, 2003 by

This year, Halloween revelers seeking more wholesome entertainment than keg stands and various degrees of nudity have alternatives available in both Isla Vista and Santa Barbara.
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