County

May 14, 2025

County board of supervisors unanimously approve I.V. Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program

By Lizzy Rager

The rental inspection program will employ inspectors to check if units in Isla Vista are up to building and health code standards.

May 9, 2025

Housing Co-op at financial risk, begins fundraising

By Wynne Bendell

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative’s longevity as affordable housing is at risk due to unexpected renovation costs, which have outpaced rental rate increases.

May 9, 2025

Annual Pardall Carnival draws crowds, Ferris wheel breaks down

By Levi Kauffman

Pardall Road was jam-packed with students and community members for the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee’s 15th annual Pardall Carnival on May 4.

May 9, 2025

IVCSD reviews budget cuts from UCSB

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD consulted on reallocating the funds to their programs after receiving an update on UC Santa Barbara’s contribution to the district.

May 5, 2025

County rental inspection program will proactively investigate Isla Vista building, health violations

By Lizzy Rager

While no draft language of the program has been published yet, the County Board of Supervisors will hear more robust plans at its May 6 meeting.

May 2, 2025

SBCSO discusses military equipment at community engagement meeting

By Jack Dindia

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a engagement meeting to discuss their use of specialized military equipment, including armored vehicles and weapons.

May 1, 2025

IVCSD debriefs new bus fare changes, campaign with STESA

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD heard a report from SBMTD about service changes going into effect in August, and partnered with STESA for their Raise the Bar Campaign.

April 25, 2025

Emergency town hall shares plans to save I.V. Food Co-op

By Wynne Bendell

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is at-risk of closing by the end of this year due to a staggering decline in sales said at an emergency town hall on April 19.

April 25, 2025

State fire marshal sued over Sable pipeline, legal battle presses on

By Michelle Cisneros

Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.

April 21, 2025

Several housing developments in progress in Isla Vista, county officials say

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Community Services District and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District hosted a town hall on April 11 to discuss 48 ongoing Isla Vista housing developments.

April 21, 2025

IVRPD hosts ‘Peaceful Pardall’ ground-breaking ceremony

By Katie Poon

IVRPD celebrated breaking ground for the first time in 20 years in front of the prospective “Peaceful Pardall” park on April 11, marking the start of the park’s awaited reconstruction.

April 18, 2025

IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival. 

April 17, 2025

Sable fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline construction

By Michelle Cisneros, Grace Medecki

The California Coastal Commission voted on April 11 to instate an $18 million penalty on Sable Offshore Corp. for the company’s unpermitted work on rebuilding its pipeline infrastructure.

April 17, 2025

Bear sightings reported at UCSB, Goleta

By Jack Dindia

UCSB police reported a black bear sighting early this morning near Pollock Theater and the Intercollegiate Athletics building.

April 14, 2025

How did we get to Deltopia, the UCSB spring street festival?

By Lizzy Rager

Deltopia is more than 20 years old. How did the annual unsanctioned street festival get here, and where is the UCSB tradition heading now?

April 10, 2025

Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

By Michelle Cisneros

During their busiest time of the year, I.V. businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia's activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches.