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November 5, 2002

Marshall Keeps 3rd District

By Drew Mackie Staff Writer Jennifer B. Siverts Staff Writer

On Tuesday night, 53 percent of voters decided not to remove 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall from office and replace her with former Sheriff Jim Thomas.

November 5, 2002

Locals Urge Students to Vote

By Marisa Lagos

On today's ballot, voters have several choices to make, from our next congresswoman and state governor to the new county deputy district attorney.

November 5, 2002

Software Error Lists Voters as Absentees

By Josh Braun

An anomaly in the county clerk office's voter registration software was responsible for many late-registered voters being erroneously marked as absentee voters at the county's polling locations

November 5, 2002

New Administrator To Focus on Design

By Stephanie Tavares

UCSB has chosen UCLA Campus Architect and Director of Design Marc Fisher as the first Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Design and Facilities.

November 5, 2002

Davis Clinches 2nd Term as Governor

By Staff

Democratic Gov. Gray Davis defeated Republican businessman Bill Simon Tuesday in a tight contest to remain in office despite widespread voter dissatisfaction over his handling of California's energy crisis and budget def...

November 5, 2002

County Avoids Court, Settles Brutality Case

By Drew Mackie

Santa Barbara County will pay nearly $1 million to settle allegations that sheriff's deputies beat two people in May of last year.

November 5, 2002

Capps Retains Seat in Congress

By Kristina Ackermann Staff Writer Sara Smith Reporter

In an overwhelming victory, Democratic congressional candidate Lois Capps took approximately 61 percent of the vote in Santa Barbara County and 60 percent district-wide.

November 5, 2002

Finance Board Allocates Funds to Theater Group

By Jason La

Associated Students Finance Board continues to give money to student groups despite finance shortages, although they are receiving less money than they have in previous years.

November 5, 2002

Jackson Celebrates Landslide Win

By Daniel Haier Reporter Travis Hunter Reporter

Long before the polls closed and even longer before the results were reported, the sign in front of a local cafŽ declared the election-night gathering for Hannah-Beth Jackson a "victory party."

November 4, 2002

Sing That Funky Music…

By Staff

George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic entertain a crowd of about 400. The event took place Sunday night in the UCSB Events Center.

November 4, 2002

Car Accident Injures One

By Nexus Staff Report

A vehicular accident that occurred on Thursday at approximately 9 p.m. near the intersection of Storke and Whittier Roads resulted in minor injuries to one driver.

November 4, 2002

Weekend I.V. Blaze Causes No Injuries, Little Damage

By Drew Mackie

The residents of 6655 Sueno Road are facing the task of getting their home back in order, but pleased nonetheless with the performance of local emergency services.

November 4, 2002

UCPD Holds Blood Drive, Children’s Safety Fair

By Alexis Atkins Reporter

The first annual Community Children's Safety Fair and Tri-County Blood Drive was a success despite a lower-than-expected turnout. The UC Police Dept. sponsored the event, held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robertso...

November 4, 2002

Berkeley Mourns Death of Activist Former Chancellor

By Cameron Balakhanpour

Chang-Lin Tien, the Berkeley chancellor from 1990-1997 and an outspoken supporter of affirmative action, died Oct. 29 at Kaiser Permanente hospital in Redwood City at the age of 67.

November 4, 2002

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By Staff

While the office continued to talk to her, the woman desperately struggled to put on her denim jacket. Once it was on, the officer looked up and noticed the jacket on upside down.

November 4, 2002