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41 min ago | Xinhuanet

Coroners and family members are trying to sort out the major issues arising from Jackson's death.

Coroners and family members alike are still trying to sort out the major issues arising from the death of troubled pop star Michael Jackson exactly one week after he died, sources close to the investigation said on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson

12 hrs ago | Noozhawk

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision on Stagecoach Road

A motorcyclist was killed on Stagecoach Road on Saturday afternoon after the driver drifted into the opposing traffic lane and struck a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol reported.

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Related Topix: Newbury Park, CA, Santa Barbara, CA

Sat Jul 04, 2009

CANOE - JAM! Music

Canadians journey south to honour Jackson

For three young Canadian women desperate to make the pilgrimage south and pay respect to Michael Jackson, it was an arrangement so unique the King of Pop himself might have applauded.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Music

ContactMusic.com

Michael Jackson - Jackson Memorial Confirmed for Staples Center

MICHAEL JACKSON's family has confirmed the late pop superstar's funeral service will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning - the same date he signed off on his will seven years ago .

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson

Santa Barbara Independent

Reminder: Fireworks Illegal in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has issued a statement reminding residents that all fireworks - including so-called "safe and sane" varieties - are illegal in all areas of the county.

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Related Topix: Santa Barbara Metro, Santa Barbara, CA, Goleta, CA, Solvang, CA

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Noozhawk

Three Men Facing Charges After Marijuana Bust

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department narcotics detectives on Wednesday concluded a monthlong investigation into suspected illegal marijuana cultivators and traffickers in Santa Barbara County.

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Related Topix: Montecito, CA, Goleta, CA, Summerland, CA

Cbs4denver.com

Sedative 'Diprivan' Found In Jackson's Home

Share + Jul 3, 2009 11:18 am US/Mountain Event for Pop Icon Will Be Held at Staples Center; 11,000 Tickets to Go to Public LOS ANGELES 1 of 2 Michael Jackson prepares to enter the Santa Barbara County Superior Court to hear the verdict read in his child molestation case June 13, 2005, in Santa Maria, Calif.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Santa Barbara Metro, Santa Maria, CA

WPMT-TV York

Michael Jackson transformed Neverland Ranch much as he did music

It was while I was bumpily making my way across a rope bridge in a quiet corner of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning -- next to an elaborate treehouse crowned with a ship's wheel, and overlooking a bronze sculpture of smiling children -- that I finally figured out what the late entertainer's compound represents from an ...

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, George Bush, San Simeon, CA

Noozhawk

Santa Barbara County Not Expecting to Issue IOUs

Though the state budget deficit may cause billions of dollars in cuts and IOUs to California counties, Santa Barbara County officials said Thursday they don't expect IOUs to be issued here.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

Mayor Sam's Sister City

Santa Barbara County Dodges Wacko Jacko Funeral Bullet; Guess Who Gets Stuck With This?

The Michael Jackson funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Guardian Unlimited

Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Fans leave tributes to Michael Jackson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photograph: Paul J Richards/AFP/Getty Images The family of Michael Jackson have cancelled plans for a memorial at the Neverland ranch, announcing that "no public or private viewing" will take place at the deceased singer's former home.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Journalism, Los Olivos, CA, Santa Barbara, CA

NBC 15 Online

Jackson's manager: Bashir show killed him

Television documentary producer Martin Bashir arrives as a witness in the Michael Jackson trial at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse March 1, 2005 in Santa Maria, California.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Santa Barbara Metro, Santa Maria, CA, Entertainment

KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo

Officials look at fire prevention in Santa Barbara County

Local officials gather to discuss fire prevention efforts in Santa Barbara County.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Noozhawk

Tips to Help Keep Pets Safe on the Fourth

The Santa Barbara County Animal Services Department reminds pet owners that many domestic animals are frightened by fireworks.

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Related Topix: Santa Barbara Metro, Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Maria, CA, Lompoc, CA

Voice of America

Jackson Family Seeks Second Autopsy

Michael Jackson waves as he arrives at the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Maria, California Michael Jackson's family said Saturday they are seeking a private, second autopsy to figure out what caused the sudden death of the American pop icon Thursday at his Los Angeles home.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Santa Barbara Metro, Santa Maria, CA, Los Angeles County, CA

Noozhawk

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hosts Disaster Preparedness Conference

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is conducting a disaster preparedness conference on Wednesday at the Marriot Hotel in Buellton for more than 30 member agencies that provide emergency services through food distributions, preparation and by providing shelter.

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Related Topix: Buellton, CA, Santa Barbara Metro, Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Maria, CA

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Xinhuanet

Jackson lived like king but in millions of debt

When Michael Jackson moved into a mansion in Beverly Hills in 2004 owned by Chinese painter Ding Shaoguang, he was escorted by dozens of people.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Short, Music!, Children TV, Animated TV, The Beatles, Entertainment, Television

KSBY 6 Action News, Weather, Sports

Fans and Santa Barbara County representatives speak out about the future of Neverland Ranch

Michael Jackson's father, Joe, has denied reports that his son will be buried at Neverland Ranch.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Santa Ynez, CA, Agriculture, Science

Mon Jun 29, 2009

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Court fight over Jackson's children looms

A court document says Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, has filed for guardianship of the singer's three children.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Santa Barbara Metro, Santa Maria, CA, Entertainment

Noozhawk

County Confirms Eight Cases of Whooping Cough

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has identified eight confirmed cases of pertussis in South Santa Barbara County from June 1 to June 25.

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Related Topix: Pertussis, Medicine, Health

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