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Charting a Course

César Chávez School starts down the road of reinvention. Read story.

By Ethan Stewart
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Police Brace for $3-Million Cut

Union Chief blasts impending pink slips. Read story.

By Nick Welsh
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Features

Oil Initiative Duel

Carp Councilmembers spar over Paredon project. Read story.

By Nick Welsh

Botanic Garden Critics Converge

Group concerned about Santa Barbara institution gathers to focus on the future. Read story.

By Matt Kettmann

Female WWII Pilots Finally Honored

92-Year-Old Santa Barbaran among those who will receive Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. Read story.

By Sarah Colburn
News Briefs

Jesusita Attorneys File Briefs

Attorneys for Craig Ilenstine and Dana Larsen, accused of illegal actions that may have led to the start of the devastating Jesusita Fire, plan to file briefs addressing what sort of activities require a hot work permit. The two men each face a charge of not getting a hot work permit before clearing brush along the Jesusita Trail the day the fire began. Their attorneys contend the work they were doing does not fall under the category of requiring a permit. The two also face a charge of not having firefighting tools present. Both sides will argue their cases on 4/19.

Acosta Sentenced

German Acosta, 35, convicted last year of molesting his 12-year-old niece, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after listening to his older brother tell Judge Brian Hill how the incident has impacted both his life and the life of his daughter, Acosta’s victim. Acosta, found guilty of aggravated sexual assault along with other lewd acts, was convicted almost solely on the testimony of the girl. According to the girl, Acosta asked her if she had a boyfriend before molesting her, and gave her $20 afterward.

Citizens' Alert

Brown Bag Lunch Vigil

7th Iraq Invasion Anniversary Peace Protest

Adopt-a-Block April Community Clean-Up Day

Hit the streets of I.V. to get your trash pick-up on! April 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Isla Vista Recreation and Park District

Adopt-a-Block May Community Clean-Up Day

Hit the streets of I.V. to get your trash pick-up on! May 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Isla Vista Recreation and Park District

Adopt-a-Block May Community Clean-Up Day

Hit the streets of I.V. to get your trash pick-up on! May 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Isla Vista Recreation and Park District

Community Disaster Preparedness Fair

Be ready! Check out displays by the S.B. chapter of the American Red Cross, the SBFD, the local CHP, and more. May 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church

IndyNewsFlash

Fems Talk Healthcare Reform

Mar. 12, 6:00 a.m.

Two Small Earthquakes Strike Near Isla Vista

Mar. 11, 11:39 a.m.

Cautious PXP Confidence

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Dick Thomas Passes

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Jesusita Attorneys File Briefs

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Acosta Sentenced

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Soccer Coach Quits Amid Allegations

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Goleta Woman of the Year Named

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Capital Improvement Projects Stalled

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Jury Selection for D’Sant Angelo

Mar. 11, 12:00 a.m.

Montecito House Fire Contained

Mar. 10, 6:03 p.m.

Review Board Examines BevMo!

Mar. 10, 4:00 p.m.

Pot Panga Crash

Mar. 10, 6:00 a.m.

Not Your Normal Cloud

Mar. 9, 5:00 p.m.

Beach Sampling Results, March 8

Mar. 9, 4:00 p.m.

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