County

May 14, 2026

$15.3 million awarded for I.V. community microgrid

By Levi Kauffman

SBC was recently awarded $15.3 million to develop a community microgrid for I.V. that will support “critical community facilities” private customers.

May 14, 2026

SBResiste volunteer accuses I.C.E. agents of using excessive force while observing detention

By Lucy Wellons

A core member of SBResiste was involved in a violent altercation with I.C.E. agents while responding to a reported sighting on West Carrillo Street on April 30.

May 13, 2026

Adam Schiff, local representatives condemn Sable pipeline restart

By Wynne Bendell

The Environmental Defense Center hosted a press conference with California Senator Adam Schiff and local stakeholders who condemned Sable oil pipeline restart.

May 8, 2026

I.V. motorcycles: nuisance to some, community for others

By Levi Kauffman

Throughout the week, banging, crackling and popping from loud engines can be heard darting down Isla Vista streets.

May 7, 2026

SBMTD explains proposed bus cuts, IVCSD updates parking program

By Elijah Obando, Zach Miller

A SBMTA representative discussed proposed bus line service changes due to a 30% loss of annual federal operating assistance at the April 28. IVCSD meeting.

May 7, 2026

Gaucho Think Tank brings new street murals to Isla Vista

By Lucy Wellons, Lola Hadley

Gaucho Think Tank, along with other community organizations, will create four new street murals at the Pardall Road and Camino Pescadero intersection in I.V.

May 6, 2026

Student study alleges “blatant abuse” by law enforcement during Deltopia 2025

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

In the aftermath of Deltopia 2025, two UC Santa Barbara students conducted a survey on interactions with law enforcement during the weekend-long event.

May 1, 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.

April 24, 2026

IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.

April 23, 2026

Sable continues legal battle against local entities

By Michelle Cisneros

A county judge upheld an injunction against the pipeline restart, with Sable subsequently announcing a separate lawsuit against Santa Barbara County.

April 22, 2026

IVCSD debriefs Soltopia, previews I.V. Safe meeting

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The IVCSD debriefed the Soltopia music festival and discussed plans for their upcoming Isla Vista Safe meeting at its April 14 meeting. 

April 22, 2026

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer hosts town hall

By Reemo Hooper

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer brought heavy pockets and progressive policies to Santa Barbara in a town hall on April 15.

April 16, 2026

Biweekly I.C.E. Sighting Report

By Lucy Wellons

Information is primarily sourced from community alerts from the 805undocufund, a local nonprofit that verifies I.C.E. sightings in the Central Coast.

April 15, 2026

IVCSD hosts Soltopia cleanup, showing less litter in I.V.

By Lola Hadley

IVCSD hosted its annual post-Deltopia cleanup on April 5, yielding 372 pounds of trash. The gathered trash across I.V. was over 400 pounds fewer than last year.

April 15, 2026

Proposed county budget cuts to affect CalFresh application timelines, IVFP

By Michelle Cisneros

The SBC Board of Supervisors is considering extensive budget cuts that would impact CalFresh and law enforcement coverage in Isla Vista.

April 10, 2026

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery opens Goleta location in Storke Plaza

By Dalia Puchalt

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery celebrated the opening of its new Goleta location on April 3, welcoming customers with free scoops of ice cream throughout the day.