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Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges

March 31, 2025 by

Jackson Kyle Jue was accused of attempted murder, second-degree robbery, carrying a concealed firearm and other felony charges.
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UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms

March 28, 2025 by

Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family. 
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IVCSD purchases $50,000 of Co-op memberships for community members

March 22, 2025 by

IVCSD purchased $50,000 in shares of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative in an attempt to reduce parking congestion in Isla Vista.
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Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord

March 21, 2025 by

Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was found 330 miles away, late Thursday night.
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Woman injured in Isla Vista shooting, suspect still at large

March 20, 2025 by

Near the Santa Ynez apartments last night, a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery. The suspect evaded police and remains at-large.
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Community comes together to “beautify” Isla Vista through Community Care Project

March 10, 2025 by

Joined by UC Santa Barbara students and community members, volunteers and event organizers redeveloped areas of Isla Vista through art, gardening and cleanups. 
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Let’s be blunt: Cannabis town hall

March 8, 2025 by

Professionals discuss the risks and benefits of cannabis-use, including its benefits for mental health and reducing stress
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Deltopia is ‘against the ethos of restorative justice,’ IVFP officer said in workshop

March 7, 2025 by

Local police stay firm in suspending the Restorative Justice Program, where certain citations can be waived through classes and community service, on Deltopia.
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IVCSD opposes Sable Pipeline, discusses progress on health vending machine

March 6, 2025 by

IVCSD unanimously approved a resolution opposing the oil company Sable Offshore’s efforts to restart the Las Flores Pipeline System.
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Community celebrates I.V. Food Co-op, I.V. grocery store at risk of bankruptcy

March 1, 2025 by and

The IV Food Co-Op has served the community since 1972. Now its at-risk of bankruptcy. Students told the Nexus what the co-op means to them.
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Bands, DJs compete for IVCSD Spring Festival performance spots

February 28, 2025 by

Bass was bumping at the Isla Vista Community Center as local artists showed their skills to secure performance spots at the Spring Festival.
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IVCSD Term in Review: Ela Schulz

February 28, 2025 by

Ela Schulz concluded her term as a board director of IVCSD in December 2024 after serving for two years, where she helped improve public safety in Isla Vista.
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Yetz’s Deli to open at former PokeCeviche location

February 27, 2025 by

The new deli will feature sandwiches and salads, but with a twist on classic styles, according to storeowner Daniel Dunietz
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Students experience CalFresh delays en masse, county issues letters on compromised benefits

February 27, 2025 by

In January, 700 EBT cards from CalFresh were canceled by the county due to risks of their information being compromised, according to state information
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Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

February 26, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.
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