Photos: Santa Barbara News-Press protest

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

Jan. 19, 2015 7:47 PM PT

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Photos: Santa Barbara News-Press protest

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