Isla Vista

“An Instrument of Hope”: New I.V. Houseless Shelter to be Renamed after Renowned Local Humanitarian and Priest Father Jon-Stephen Hedges

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to rename Isla Vista’s houseless shelter Hedges House of Hope, after Isla Vista’s most well-known humanitarian. 
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IVRPD Begins Renovations for Pardall Gardens

Along with establishing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant accessible pathways and updating pre-existing park amenities, the renovation will emphasize planting drought-tolerant foliage.
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IVCSD Stabilizes To Expand Staff and Services

Now, not only has IVCSD taken on several projects, but it has reached the stage where it can expand its staff to provide better services for local residents. 
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.
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SeaLegs Santa Barbara to Replace Beachside Bar-Café

SeaLegs Santa Barbara is slated to open before the end of Spring Quarter 2022.
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I.V. Community Center Reopens After 21 Months

I.V. has now lost its community center twice, once during for 50 years since 1970, and again for 21 months during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Black Women’s Health Collaborative Launches Community Gardening Project

Around 20 students congregated to establish plants in two raised beds provided by the church and that is solely dedicated to Black community members in Isla Vista.
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Students Required to Get Boosted, Tested Prior to Returning to In-person Instruction

Completion of boosting and testing requirements will update students’ Clearance Badge.
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IVCSD Approves Letter of Support for Sidewalk Grant Application

The project would connect the sidewalk of the east side of Camino Corto to Del Playa Drive.
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UCSB’s College Republicans and Turning Point Chapter Organize Demonstration Against Online Learning

The group of students — consisting of around six people — carried signs with slogans such as “Honk! For In-Person” and “You Eat Ass but are scared of In-Person Class.” 
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Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.
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Food Co-Op Takes Community Back in Time for History Coffee Hour

The book signing took place at the co-op’s outdoor patio, with contributors to the second edition speaking at the event.
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Isla Vista Food Co-Op Celebrates 50 Years, Reflects on the Pandemic

The co-op lists its visionary goals – environmental stewardship, economic resilience, community advocacy and healthy food for all – that it aims to balance with the demands of running a viable bus...
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I.V. Recreation and Park District Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Park Restoration

The district hopes to plan the design and construction in 2022 and break ground on the project by spring 2023.
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Deceased Individual Found at Campus Point

The identity of the deceased individual has not been released yet, though next of kin have been notified. 
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