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Animal rights groups face off with scientists over fate of chimps
Almost 200 have had a long break from testing that dates to NASA's early days, but that could end. Ever since the first of their number arrived in New Mexico half a century ago as test subjects in the fledgling U.S. space program, nearly 200 government-owned chimpanzees were routinely injected with viruses and used to test everything from experimental vaccines to insecticides.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:02:34 -0700
Orange Street Fair kicks off holiday weekend
ORANGE – Food, music and entertainment representing cultures from around the world will converge during the annual Orange International Street Fair, which begins Friday. Mike Winger, president of the Street Fair's board, said the organizing...
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:59:45 -0700
Excel Volleyball hosts international challenge
Kellan Fuoss leads the procession of the German team at the opening of the tournament finals. Besides sharing their love of volleyball, girls from three countries had the opportunity to share their lives and cultures with each other.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:00:53 -0700
Report suggests Santa Barbara Police Department targets illegal immigrants
Authored by Santa Barbara resident Russell Trenholme in collaboration with community activist group PUEBLO, the report suggests that the police department targets illegal immigrants because there is a higher likelihood that they will be driving without a license.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:43:30 -0700
Community Events
The Girl Guides Abbotsford District is having registration for the 2010-2011 guiding year at Clearbrook Library, Saturday Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Girls aged five and up are welcome to join. For more information call 1-800-565-8111 or visit the website at bc-girlguides.org.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:50:06 -0700
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