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IVCSD elects new leadership, discusses plans for Deltopia alternative

January 22, 2026 by

The IVCSD Board of Directors elected its new president and vice president for the 2026 calendar year and discussed plans for the alternative event to Deltopia. 
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“People’s Hearing” addresses federal oil and gas leasing plan

January 22, 2026 by

The EDC hosted a “People’s Hearing” to discuss and raise awareness of the federal government’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas development. 
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Isla Vista unincorporated: the community’s fight for cityhood

January 22, 2026 by

Isla Vista is considered an unincorporated community, meaning it is not an official city and falls under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County.
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Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

January 15, 2026 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.
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Legal battle continues over local pipeline

January 15, 2026 by

Throughout the last month, several legal rulings have been made regarding local offshore oil pipelines, which Sable Offshore is trying to restart
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Antisemitic vandalism at Jewish fraternity

January 15, 2026 by

Alpha Epsilon Pi, a Jewish fraternity in Isla Vista whose members include UCSB students, was targeted by an incident of antisemitic vandalism on Jan. 10. 
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Six months of I.V. rental inspection program

January 14, 2026 by

Six months into the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program, 259 units have been inspected with 69 needing repairs.
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Monique Limón sworn in as Senate president pro tempore, Kamala Harris makes appearance

January 14, 2026 by and

California State Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón was honored at a district swearing-in ceremony at Santa Barbara Junior High School on Jan. 9.
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Supervisors approve Deltopia ordinance, alternative event to come

January 13, 2026 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 72-hour noise ordinance, effectively canceling Deltopia.
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Analyzing six months of I.C.E. presence, community response in Santa Barbara

December 15, 2025 by and

Over the summer, the federal government significantly expanded its deportation efforts nationwide, affecting the Santa Barbara community and the Central Coast as a whole. After six months of increased...
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Robbery, attempted sexual assault reported in West Campus

December 7, 2025 by

A suspect robbed and attempted to sexually assault an individual during the evening of Dec. 6.The suspect is still at large at the time of publishing. 
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IVCSD votes to not endorse proposed Deltopia ordinance

December 4, 2025 by

The IVCSD Board of Directors voted on Dec. 2 to not endorse the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s proposed 72-hour festival ordinance for Deltopia weekend.
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Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination

November 20, 2025 by

Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.
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21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries

November 18, 2025 by

A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.
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Community weighs in on proposed Deltopia ordinance

November 13, 2025 by

The Associated Students External Vice President for Local Affairs, held the “Save Deltopia Town Hall” to a crowd of roughly 400 people in the Isla Vista Theater.
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