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Enviros Sue EPA Over Lead

Three environmental conservation groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 11/23, alleging the federal agency has failed to adequately protect wildlife from the dangers of lead in ammunition and fishing gear, which the groups say sicken and kill millions of animals nationwide every year.

Soldiers Okay with Gays

According to a survey released by the Department of Defense on 11/30, the majority of U.S. troops feel that serving with an openly gay service member would not have a negative effect on the military’s ability to fight.

Social Host Ordinance Goes Into Effect

The county’s Social Host Liability Ordinance—which was passed by the Board of Supervisors on 6/15—will go into effect on 12/1 and will make it illegal for anyone having a party to allow minors to drink alcohol.

More Cash for Goleta Ice Rink

Goleta’s future ice skating rink—slated for a 1.3-acre patch of land in Girsh Park near Camino Real Marketplace—is a few dollars closer to becoming a reality.

Kidman Tapped for Film Fest Award

Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman will receive this year’s Cinema Vanguard Award during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Executive Director Roger Durling announced this week.

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