Isla Vista Divided by Party Politics in Supervisor Race

Although it occupies a little over a square mile, Isla Vista is brimming with over 20,000 UC Santa Barbara students, retirement communities and clusters of longtime residents.
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A.S. Senate Meeting Shut Down Due to Report of Gas Leak

The Associated Students Senate meeting came to an abrupt end Wednesday when the Santa Barbara County Fire Department evacuated the UCen due to a reported gas leak, which ended up being a false alarm.
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Vista Point: The Goings On in I.V. This Week

A meeting to discuss the future of the Isla Vista Community Center will be held at 5 p.m. tonight at the I.V. Clinic building. Organizers are also planning to host a “brainstorming session” next w...
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Remaining Senators Sworn In at First Senate

Associated Students Senators began their time in office at the first Senate of the year on Wednesday after a delayed start for the new government in spring 2016.
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Disabled Students To Receive A.S.-Funded Trial Transport

Applications open Monday for a pilot program that will give disabled students free car rides to and from campus.
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Concert Seeks End to Gun Violence, Honors Shooting Victims

250 cities in 45 states hosted concerts Sunday to promote “common sense” gun legislation in the wake of shootings and other gun-related deaths.
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UCSB Ranked No. 8 Top Public School

Among all the UCs, UCSB held the number-three spot on the list.
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Local Elections May Profoundly Impact I.V.

Just for a moment, let’s take our eyes off the national election coverage and take a look at the election going on right here in our own backyard, an election that can most certainly affect our live...
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Vista Point: The Goings On In Isla Vista This Week

Upcoming events include Pardall Carnival and a community meeting to discuss the proposed 10 p.m. noise ordinance
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I.V. CSD Candidate Slate Receives Democratic Endorsement

The Santa Barbara Democratic Party endorsed a slate of four candidates Thursday night for the Isla Vista Community Services District board of supervisors, a decision that could prove a significant set...
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Joel Ruiz Suspends Candidacy for I.V. CSD Board of Directors

Board of directors candidate Joel Ruiz suspended his campaign Sunday due to his workload and insufficient campaign funds.
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Bikes: Gauchos’ Ride or Die

Take a spin with the Nexus through UCSB’s history on two wheels.
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Foot Patrol Postpones Noise Ordinance Change After Community Pushback

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol will suspend action to implement earlier quiet hours on weekends after receiving swift disapproval at a community town hall Tuesday.
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Three Final Candidates Join Race for Office in Isla Vista

Three additional Isla Vista residents declared candidacy this week in the race to elect the inaugural members of the I.V. Community Service District (CSD) board of directors.
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Candidates Make a Run for Office in Isla Vista

As UC Santa Barbara students bask in a long summer, five Isla Vista residents have begun campaigning for office in a college town on the brink of self-governance.
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