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Chancellor Yang Says Final Exams Will be ‘Flexible’ After Students Release New Petition Demanding UCSB Support During Thomas Fire

December 8, 2017 by Hannah Jackson

The new petition includes eight demands, asking the university to allow students to return home and provide academic and emotional support to those who have been affected by the Thomas Fire.

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Trump Declares State of Emergency in Calif., FEMA Will Fund Most Costs for Firefighting Efforts

December 8, 2017 by Jose Ochoa

FEMA will cover over 75 percent of firefighting costs in areas affected by the fire, according to Brandi Richard, FEMA spokesperson.

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UCSB, Isla Vista Locations Close in Response to Poor Air Quality

December 7, 2017 by Evelyn Spence

The map shows locations in I.V. and on campus that are closed Friday or providing limited services.

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In Photos: UCSB Students Bike Through Ash, Prepare for Finals Amid SoCal Fires

December 7, 2017 by Daily Nexus Photography

Daily Nexus photographers capture the UC Santa Barbara campus and Isla Vista amid raging California fires.

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Where to Find Emergency Resources at UCSB During the Thomas Fire

December 7, 2017 by Evelyn Spence

All Thursday classes at UC Santa Barbara have been canceled in response to the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, according to an email sent out to students by Chancellor Henry T. Yang.