Isla Vista

Task Force For Safer Social Events In I.V. Meets for Second Time To Hear Updates About New IFC Regulations, University Communications

The task force heard from the IFC President about recent “risk management practices” implemented at fraternity events and from OSL about the way the university communicates with students.
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Interfraternity Council Bans Hard Alcohol, Implements Sober Party Monitors In Sweeping Changes

The IFC implemented a series of new policies for all fraternity social events at the beginning of Winter Quarter 2020.
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Title IX Office Investigating Alleged Transphobic Behavior at Sigma Nu Party

OSL Director Miles Ashlock said his office had been notified about the post and had started to look into it, but were not aware of the poster’s identity. 
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I.V. CSD Moves Forward With Proposal To Absorb Compost Collective

The I.V. CSD moved forward with a proposal to absorb the IVCC and support the organization.
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Fifth Suspect Arrested For I.V. Armed Robbery; Additional Suspect in Custody Pleads Not Guilty

The armed robbery, which took place on Nov. 18 reportedly around 10:30 a.m., resulted in the university issuing a “secure in place,” causing some campus buildings to independently lock down. 
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Isla Vista Beautification Program Provides Work for Local Houseless People

Part of Ron Moomey’s transition out of houselessness came from a job with the SeeClickFix program in I.V. called Isla Vista Beautiful. 
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How Isla Vista Businesses Survive the Long Winter

Running an Isla Vista storefront is not all lattes and catchy names — businesses can be forced to hibernate for long stretches at a time when UC Santa Barbara is not in session.
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Isla Vista Restorative Justice Program Enrollment “Right On Track,” Deputy Says

The program, aimed at curbing the number of citations issued in Isla Vista, allows residents who have violated one of three ordinances the chance to wipe the violations from their permanent record.
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Daily Nexus Guide to Housing: Ask Me Anything

We partnered with Isla Vista Tenants Union and UCSB’s Community Housing Office to answer any questions you may have about UCSB housing, I.V. housing and more.
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Buddha Bowls Robbed By Armed Suspect

The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s or early 30s wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans, was armed and took an “undisclosed” amount of money.
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iVMenus Owner Patrick Galoustian Pleads Guilty to 8 Felony Charges Two Years After Initial Arrest

He was initially arrested on Dec. 18, 2017.
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Proposed Deltopia Festival Postponed to 2021 Following Planning Delays

Lucidity presented its plan designed to steer people away from Del Playa Drive and increase safety precautions during Deltopia to the I.V. CSD board in early October.
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In Photos | Isla Vistans Advocate for Climate Justice

Dozens of Isla Vistans and UC Santa Barbara students gathered together at Little Acorn Park to demand climate justice. 
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UCPD, SBSO Investigating Four Similar Reports of Attempted Robbery

All of the robberies occurred on Sunday between approximately 8:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. on campus and in Isla Vista.
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Two Additional Suspects Arrested For Nov. Isla Vista Armed Robbery

SBSO, with the assistance of the San Francisco Police Department, served three search warrants in San Francisco on Friday at the each of the suspects’ homes.
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