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Hollywood Jury Deliberating
Credibility of witnesses at issue in trail of man accused of ordering kidnap and murder.
Alzheimer’s Toxin Identified
UCSB research yields more detailed understanding of devastating brain disease.
West Beach’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration
The city is organizing security to handle crowds, vendors, music, and the fireworks show.
Wildland Residents Association Receives Fire Funding
Capps presented the group with $267,500 and praised its members for the prevention measures they have taken.
Southern Sea Otter Population Decreases
A shift in the species’ mortality rate has researches concerned about a possible recovery.
UCSB to Offer Middle Eastern Languages This Fall
The school’s religious studies program expands — but also manages to save money.
Friday DUI Checkpoint
Police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers throughout the weekend.
Fireworks and Pets Don’t Mix
Tips to keeping your pet safe on the fourth of July.
Vans Warped Tour at Seaside Park
The 15th annual traveling punk fest brought big bands and large crowds to Ventura last Sunday.
Never Say Neverland
Starshine Roshell reports from the frontlines of the Michael Jackson saga.
Michael Jackson Party Canceled
Santa Barbara County officials intervene to shut down Chamberlin Ranch celebration.
SEIU Executive Director Steps Down After 25 Years
After 25 years of service to the union, Walt Hamilton has retired.
Vaqueros Football Stripped of Title
It is not yet clear whether disciplinary action will be taken against coaches.
Measure A Nixed by Accident
Judge Thomas Anderle apparently goofed when he issued a ruling last week setting aside the results of last November’s countywide Measure A election, in which Santa Barbara voters approved the continuation of a half-cent sales tax known as Meaure D for another 30 years, ensuring $1 billion in funds for in road repairs, improvements, and congestion relief measures.
Special Ed Gets Low Grades
Echoing months of complaints by disgruntled parents, the Sacramento-based Fiscal Crisis and Management Team delivered a particularly damning report last week to the Santa Barbara School Board on the current state of the district’s Special Education department.
Cottage, Sansum May Fuse
About 100 South Coast doctors met at Cottage Hospital last week to discuss the possibility of Cottage Hospital absorbing Sansum Medical Clinic.
The Red Balloon and White Mane Kick Off Summer Cinema at UCSB
Arts & Lectures presents an Albert Lamorisse double feature at UCSB’s Campbell Hall this Wednesday.
The Stone Foxes Return to Rock’s Roots
The San Francisco quartet will play SOhO with The Tender Box this Sunday night.
Toad Frontman Debuts New Collective
Glen Phillips brings new collaboration project to SOhO on Tuesday night.
East Beach Water Contamination Mystery Continues
A mystery is unfolding in the sand along Santa Barbara’s East Beach, and chances are the tourism board doesn’t want you to know about it.
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