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Arrests in Westside Knife Attack

Three now in custody on charges of knifing a teen two years ago on Westside.

By Chris Meagher (Contact) on Nov. 7, 2009

A Closer Look at Whodidily

Mom-and-Pop shop taking Montecito by storm to be featured on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars in December.

By Sarah Martin on Nov. 7, 2009

Women Work It at Empowering Local Gym

An eager group of women athletes gathered in the leafy shade of the Women’s Athletic Club deck like girls in a tree house.

By Katherine Ferry on Nov. 7, 2009
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IV Foot Patrol: Friend or Foe?


Eye on I.V. proposes a sobering center for Isla Vista.

By Alex Markus on Nov. 7, 2009

UCSB Student Steps Into Business World

Surfer Greg Classen prints his designs on t-shirts, hoodies, and tank tops.

By Sarah Martin on Nov. 7, 2009
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World’s Most Bizarre Mammals: Monotremes

They lay eggs and have duckbills, but that’s not even the weirdest part.

By Teisha Rowland (Contact) on Nov. 6, 2009

California Calling at SB Museum of Art

Fun and rebellious, absurd and pretty, exhibit running through December 20 embodies the golden state.

By Andrea Whiting on Nov. 6, 2009
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Hundreds Pay Respects to CHP Officer

Fellow officers promise to be there for Jarrod Martinez’s wife and four-year-old daughter.

By Grace Kim on Nov. 6, 2009
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Rattlesnake and San Roque Side of Jesusita Trails to Re-Open Friday

Trails Now Open to the Public After Hydromulch Work Completed.

By Ray Ford (Contact) on Nov. 6, 2009

Grad Student Maps County Lagoons

Measurements may help rehabilitate endangered steelhead trout.

By Drew Mackie (Contact) on Nov. 6, 2009
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Declawing—Manicure or Mutilation?

Many cities in California have banned declawing cats.

By Lisa Acho Remorenko (Contact) on Nov. 6, 2009
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(Untitled)

There is no doubt that the contemporary art world is ripe for heavy-duty lampooning, but (Untitled) makes you wish there was a good film on the topic that this mediocre movie fusses on and on about.

By D.J. Palladino on Nov. 6, 2009

Kid's World Closure

Closed for annual refurbishing starting November 9, expected to reopened by Thanksgiving.

By Sarah Martin on Nov. 6, 2009
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Imogen Heap Brings Ellipse to Lobero

The quirky electro-pop singer kicks off her first U.S. tour in Santa Barbara this Sunday.

By Aly Comingore (Contact) on Nov. 6, 2009
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Justice Crawls, Fired Reporters Wait

A Teamsters website article by former News-Press reporter Dawn Hobbs updates the saga.

By Barney Brantingham (Contact) on Nov. 5, 2009

Halloween Horse Show Benefits Equine Evac

Santa Barbara County Riding Club wraps up show season, though Horse Academy Awards will be given in January.

By Kristen Peters on Nov. 5, 2009

UC Campuses Dominate Rankings

UCSB scores well by several measures, but fails to land in top ten coolest schools.

By Rebecca Bachman on Nov. 5, 2009

Goleta Trails Workshop Scheduled

Meeting focuses on trail access issues in the Goleta Valley.

By Ray Ford (Contact) on Nov. 5, 2009

I.V. Beach Booze Ban

There is now a permanent ban on alcohol at Isla Vista beaches and parks.

By Chris Meagher (Contact) on Nov. 5, 2009

Berti Compromises with Gottesman Family

Family of drowned boy to receive $1.5 million in punitive damages.

By Chris Meagher (Contact) on Nov. 5, 2009

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