County

September 6, 2026

Analyzing one year of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

By Lucy Wellons

A spatial, temporal and population demographic analysis of I.C.E. presence and community response from June 8, 2025 to June 31, 2026.

August 28, 2026

The struggles of owning a small business in a college town

By Elijah Obando

At the start of each academic year, new students discover what Isla Vista has to offer while returning students flock back to their favorite spots.

August 21, 2026

A.S. Executive appointed to IVCSD Board of Directors

By Levi Kauffman

The A.S. External Vice President for Local Affairs was appointed to the Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors at its Aug. 11 meeting.

August 20, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe to rebuild after fire

By Levi Kauffman

Deja Vu Cafe plans to rebuild after a fire burnt the interior of the nearly 40-year-old restaurant in Isla Vista, according to owner and founder John Djamali.

August 18, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe burns

By Levi Kauffman

A fire broke out inside Deja Vu Cafe in Isla Vista during the early hours of Aug. 18.

July 13, 2026

Coastal commission under investigation by Trump administration

By Elijah Obando

NOAA launched an official review of the CCC in an effort to bypass state legislation, following a request from Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. 

July 1, 2026

IVCSD debate, compromise on resolution to place tax measure on ballot

By Levi Kauffman

The IVCSD Board approved a resolution placing the Increased Municipal Infrastructure & Services Measure on the November ballot at their June 23 meeting.

June 17, 2026

IVCSD addresses community concerns at town hall

By Elle West

The Isla Vista Community Services District held a town hall on May 27 to answer questions about parking, taxes, safety, cityhood, sustainability and more. 

June 5, 2026

IVCSD introduces last IVFP lieutenant ever, discusses policing after budget cuts

By Levi Kauffman, Yogita Sharma

The Isla Vista Community Services District was introduced to IVFP Lieutenant Thomas Green and heard reports from various programs at its May 26 meeting.

May 29, 2026

Biweekly I.C.E. Sighting Report

By Lucy Wellons

Information is primarily sourced from community alerts from the 805UndocuFund. A full map of I.C.E. sightings can be found on the Daily Nexus website.

May 28, 2026

International students’ post-graduation employment authorization on pause indefinitely

By Levi Kauffman

13 UCSB Iranian graduate students, researchers and alumni requested Rep. Salud Carbajal’s help in lifting a pause on a postgrad work authorization program.

May 27, 2026

TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

By Levi Kauffman

A.S. Take Back the Night and representatives of the survivor of the recent rape and strangulation in campus housing, hosted a vigil in Greek Park on May 26.

May 27, 2026

Aftermath of the Canvas breach: What’s next?

By Isabella Le

On Thursday, May 7, Canvas, the online learning platform, was shut down at UCSB after a cyberattack caused an Instructure data breach.

May 22, 2026

SBSHC provides alternative affordable housing to students

By Elijah Obando

With the average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista exceeding $2,000, some look to alternatives in the form of a housing cooperative. 

May 21, 2026

IVCSD hears from CALPIRG, parking compliance and annual reports

By Elijah Obando

The IVCSD heard from CALPIRG members and presented their public works and sustainability annual report during their board meeting on May 12. 

May 21, 2026

CALPIRG’s continued passion for a changed world

By Elijah Obando

CALPIRG is a grassroots activist organization that advocates against issues relating to the environment, democracy, hunger and public health.