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UCSB Students to Remember Deceased Classmate
Jaymie Darrow Celebrated With Dance Party in Isla Vista
Jaymie Darrow celebrated with dance party in Isla Vista. Read story.
City Poll Reveals Majority in Favor of Phone Tax
Results Mostly From Older, Richer, Whiter Residents, However
Results mostly from older, richer, whiter residents, however. Read story.
UCSB Republicans Make Waves at Fox News
Anti-War Protestor Shown Spitting on Vet
Their YouTube video shows one of them, a vet, getting spat at during Santa Barbara anti-war rally. Read story.
UCSB Meeting Looks Into Ditching SAT II
Lower Requirements for UC Students?
A three-day meeting of the University of California Board of Regents held last week at UCSB ended with talks that could have substantial impacts on the undergraduate entrance requirements for the statewide system’s nine undergraduate campuses. Read story.
Bishop Ranch No More?
Larwin Pulls Project Under Adverse Goleta Staff Recommendation
The land use tug-of-war that has come to characterize politics in the Goleta Valley took an unexpected turn last week as the Larwin Company, hopeful Bishop Ranch developers, put the brakes on plans to build out the historic parcel. Read story.
Changing the City Map
Santa Barbara Wraps Up Talking, Looks Toward Doing
The final gathering for PlanSB saw less fighting than one might expect, though its undercurrents of tension will surely rise to the surface when push comes to shove and the City Planning Commission and City Council start hammering out the actual changes to Santa Barbara’s general plan. Read story.
Tough Times for Banks
Flailing Economy Affects Financials
As volatile times hit financial institutions both locally and nationally, banks are trying to assure customers they shouldn’t be afraid, despite the loss of millions of dollars in shares. Read story.
Diana Kennedy’s The Art of Mexican Cooking
Alice Waters, Paula Wolfert, and Craig Claiborne praise her, so it really doesn’t matter what I say about Diana Kennedy. Read story.
Fiesta Events
A complete guide to all the Fiesta festivities. Read story.
How to Throw a Street Bash
Rock Your Block
Though the once famous Castro family block party, held every Fiesta along De la Guerra Street, has become a faint memory, and block parties have become more of a tradition on such occasions as Solstice and the Fourth of July, we as Santa Barbara citizens have the chance—moreover the responsibility—to rekindle the joy of neighborhood soirées. Read story.
Fiesta Preview
Viva la fiesta!
Gettin’ the party started. Read story.
Mental Health Homes Out to Bid
Clients Being Reassessed for Stripped-Down Support
Most county mental health clients in supportive housing will begin reassessment this week as Mental Health Services reorganizes around a budget slashed by almost a third. Read story.
Stem Cells Take Center Stage
UCSB Hosts Forum on Promising Medical Field
UCSB hosts forum on this promising medical field. Read story.
Regents Discuss Proposal to Lower UC Entrance Requirements
Also, Statewide System to Get First New Public Medical University in 40 Years
Also, statewide system to get first new public medical university in 40 years. Read story.
Miramar Decision Postponed Until August 6
Despite Marathon Meeting Wednesday, Montecito Planners Still Have Questions
Despite marathon meeting Wednesday, Montecito planners still have questions. Read story.
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