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C.U.E., UC To Resume Talks

January 9, 2003 by

After nearly two years of contractual difficulties, the University of California and the union of clerical employees will try once again to repair their relationship, this time with a mediator.
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Injured Turtle Surfaces on SB Coast

January 9, 2003 by

The turtle is believed to have been lured by the warm water currents of El Ni–o from the stretch of ocean between Mexico and Columbia, where large populations of the turtles live.
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Man Dies in Highway 101 Crash

January 9, 2003 by

At about 9:30 a.m., a big rig traveling northbound on Highway 101 in the slow lane had just left the Camarillo Ralph's Grocery Store when a white pickup truck collided into its left side.
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Residents Report Theft, Vandalism During Break

January 9, 2003 by

Several Isla Vista residents reported burglaries to their vacant homes during or immediately after the winter break.
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Filter To Stop Oceanbound Trash

January 9, 2003 by

A new water quality treatment project is currently under construction at the intersection of Embarcadero Road and Del Playa Drive. The Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. is managing the installat...
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EDC Program Receives Grant

January 9, 2003 by

The Fund for Santa Barbara has donated a grant to the Central Coast Environmental Health Project (CCEHP) to aid in its effort to spread information concerning the dangers of pesticide use in North Cou...
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County Asks South Coast Not to Put Electronics to Waste

January 9, 2003 by

he Solid Waste and Utilities Division of the Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. will be holding a collection of electronic equipment for the South Coast.
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New I.V. Plans Meet Mixed Reviews

January 9, 2003 by

The housing destiny of the class of 2010 was under discussion at a two-evening Isla Vista planning meeting. Several dozen I.V. residents and property owners viewed design plans for new housing possibi...
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Panel Focuses on I.V. Housing Improvements

January 9, 2003 by

The PAC/GPAC was formed in September 2001 to review the proposed I.V. master plan, which was developed by Opticos Design. The plan includes improvements to I.V.'s sidewalks, streets, housing and parki...
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Leg Council Meeting Focuses on Finances, Highway 217

January 9, 2003 by

The first Associated Students Legislative Council meeting of the quarter was held without incident Wednesday evening - few items were discussed and none were opposed.
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Objects May Be Closer Than They Appear

January 9, 2003 by


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January 8, 2003

January 9, 2003 by

Upon being asked how long she had lived at her home address, she replied, "Since the summer of '66." An unexpected answer, as she had already stated that she was born in 1981.
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Die War, Die!

January 9, 2003 by


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Assistant Librarian Dies at 57

January 8, 2003 by

avidson Library is a little lonelier this quarter after the passing of one of its most outspoken and quirky assistant librarians. Peter Shapiro passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at the age of 57 after...
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Sheriff Arrests SB Judge for DUI

January 8, 2003 by

Superior Court Judge Diana Hall is facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol after being arrested on Dec. 21 with a blood alcohol level of .18, more than twice the legal limit.
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