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County Supervisors bolster protections against evictions in 4-1 vote

It’s unclear, but possible, that the emergency ordinance could impact the situation at the CBC & The Sweeps, the county’s legal counsel said during the meeting. 
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Local leaders decry mass eviction, weigh options in response

Capps and her team canvassed the apartment complex, meeting largely with Spanish-speaking families and sharing a resource sheet to residents.
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UC Regents March 15-16 meeting highlights

The Regents convened at UC San Francisco Mission Bay on March 15 and 16.
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Supervisor Capps tours Munger Hall mock-up, discusses student housing crunch with Chancellor Yang

Capps raised the eviction issue with Yang and stressed that it can be overwhelming for affected students.
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2 UCSB Students Accepted into Aquarium of the Pacific’s 2023 African American Scholar Program

This year, the program welcomed 10 students from eight campuses across California, including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.
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CBC & The Sweeps’ new owner evicts all tenants, sending families, students scrambling to secure housing

CBC & The Sweeps delivered eviction notices to every single one of its residents on March 16.
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El Congreso organizes die-in, protesting Munger Hall project

The group gathered in opposition to Munger Hall: a proposed nine story dormitory set to house 3,500 students in individual bedrooms that largely lack real windows.
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UCSB reports damage to on-campus communication cables from storms in mass email

The email was sent by Information Technology and Design, Facilities & Safety Services.
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Santa Barbara local surfer dies near UCSB campus following water rescue

The incident took place by the bluffs near UC Santa Barbara’s Marine Science Research Building.
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UC News

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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For some campus dance groups, practice means a trip to Lot 22

UCSB dance groups — like Taara, a Bollywood-fusion dance team, or Raíces de mi Tierra, a folklórico group — can often be found practicing practicing in the campus parking garage on weeknights. 
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Santa Barbara County issues flood watch; lifts evacuation order

The warning applies to areas in the Alisal, Cave and Thomas fire burn scars.
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New California Community College Chancellor appointed amid efforts to increase transfer student rates

Christian’s appointment comes at a time of increased state legislation and emphasis on improving transfer student success.
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Daily Nexus News Recap #8- Winter 2023 Week 9

Join us for this week’s news recap for week 9 of the winter 2023 quarter.   Filmed by Alejandro A. Sanchez
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UC President Michael V. Drake responds to community concerns on cost of living, diversity and accountability during virtual town hall

The town hall was broadcasted from Drake’s Oakland office on Feb. 24.
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