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My Swine Flu Experience

I went to the supermarket, overwhelmed with guilt at possibly exposing children to my virus.

By Katherine Ferry on Nov. 22, 2009
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Mandatory Homework Club Comes to Santa Barbara High

The administration is refusing to allow students to choose to fail. But will involuntary tutoring succeed?

By Maren Schiffer on Nov. 21, 2009
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Killed Because They Were Different

Santa Barbarans observed Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday.

By Drew Mackie (Contact) on Nov. 21, 2009
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Showtime for Stem Cells

Political barriers are removed 11 breakthrough-filled years after their discovery.

By Teisha Rowland (Contact) on Nov. 21, 2009

Alleged Peeping Tom Arrested on Bath Street

Officers reportedly snuck up to find him standing on garbage can, peering into window.

By Indy Staff on Nov. 21, 2009

Handgun Reportedly Seized from Youth

Police said they found the fully loaded weapon under his mattress.

By Indy Staff on Nov. 21, 2009
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The Rex Marchbanks Way

Santa Barbara Bowl unveils new monument to legendary operations manager.

By Matt Kettmann (Contact) on Nov. 20, 2009
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Family Friendly Isla Vista

Two quarters away from graduation and loving Isla Vista, Alex discovers that it can be a great place to raise kids.

By Alex Markus on Nov. 20, 2009

Yet Another Wrong-Way Freeway Driver

Five miles later, after authorities give chase to apparently drunk Santa Barbara woman, incident ends without collision.

By Chris Meagher (Contact) on Nov. 20, 2009

Nine-Vehicle Crash at Gaviota

Five taken to hospital with moderate injuries in accident that backed up southbound 101 this morning.

By Indy Staff on Nov. 20, 2009

East Camino Cielo Closed Next Wednesday

Fresh asphalt will be applied the day before Thanksgiving.

By Indy Staff on Nov. 20, 2009
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DV8’s To Be Straight With You

London-based physical theater company delivers a powerful production at the Lobero on Wednesday, November 18.

By Elizabeth Schwyzer (Contact) on Nov. 20, 2009

Vom Steeg's Tirade

UCSB wins NCAA soccer playoff match after coach tees off at halftime.

By John Zant (Contact) on Nov. 20, 2009
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Remorseful Johnigan Gets 15 Years to Life

Emotional scene in courtroom as drunk driver who killed Laura Cleaves is sentenced and apologizes to family.

By Chris Meagher (Contact) on Nov. 20, 2009

Eating Animals

Author Jonathan Safran Foer researches the meat we eat and how the animals are treated before ending up on our tables.

By Lisa Acho Remorenko (Contact) on Nov. 20, 2009

Students Campaign Against Security Deposit Ripoffs

Graduating seniors warn freshmen as they prepare to move from dorms to I.V. rental market.

By Rebecca Bachman on Nov. 20, 2009

Robert Young, M.D.: The Good Doctor

Helping to start up Cottage Hospital’s emergency room was one of his signal, proudest achievements.

By A.L. Bardach on Nov. 20, 2009
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Carp Taking ’em All On in Water Duel

If they can’t force Carpinteria to pay its share of Tecolote pipeline project, South Coast’s other water agencies may be forced to shell out.

By Ben Preston (Contact) on Nov. 19, 2009

Conservatives Descend on S.B.

About 300 students from around the country gathered at Santa Barbara’s Reagan Ranch Center — the heart of the conservative Young America’s Foundation — last weekend to exchange ideas and learn how to become more effective activists.

By Ben Preston (Contact) on Nov. 19, 2009
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Jerry Brown's Basement Tapes

For sheer entertainment, it’s hard to imagine a less likely source of good times than a 93-page batch of musty internal documents from the state Attorney General’s office.

By Jerry Roberts (Contact) on Nov. 19, 2009

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