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Photos: Santa Barbara News-Press protest

Mona Hansen, who supports the Santa Barbara News-Press, argues with Julio Ricon.

Mona Hansen, who supports the Santa Barbara News-Press, argues with Julio Ricon.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Groups supporting and opposing the Santa Barbara New-Press’ use of an inflammatory word for immigrants squared off in a protest on opposite sides of a temporary fence placed to keep them apart.

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Alex Chabbritt waves an upside-down flag during the protest.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Salvador Serna, who opposes the News-Press, argues with those in favor of the paper.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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People against the Santa Barbara News-Press protest outside the newspaper’s offices.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Bill Johannes holds signs with others in support of the Santa Barbara News-Press.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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People protest against the Santa Barbara News-Press.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Alex Chabbritt, center, waves an upside-down flag while protesting against the News-Press.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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People in support of the Santa Barbara News-Press rally on one side of a temporary fence.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Don Katich, director of news operations for the Santa Barbara News-Press, defends the paper.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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