Police Say Student Died, Another Student Was Sexually Assaulted at Fourth of July Party in Isla Vista

Police are still in the process of interviewing potential suspects, she said, and did not release a statement on the sexual assault earlier because it is currently under investigation.

Netflix’s Newest Fantasy Series ‘Castlevania’ Has Bite, But Only a Nibble

Netflix’s “Castlevania” series has the distinction of being the very first video game adaptation to be just okay.

Student Struggles Against Urge To Show-off Newfound Drinking Skills

Marie Bryant, a soon-to-be third year history student, returned to her hometown of Pasadena, California, to spend the summer break with her family.

In Photos: Black Student Union Protests To ‘Drop the Charges’ Against Merced Students

Approximately 50 students rallied to gain support for the students, who they say were unjustly arrested at a peaceful, drug-free event.

Life Is Better by the Beach

Punta Perula serves up the catch of the day.

In Photos: An Isla Vista Summer 2017

In Isla Vista, summertime means sitting on rooftops or on the beach to watch the sunset, sailing to the Channel Islands, all while a wildfire scorches through thousands of acres in Santa Barbara County.

UCSB BSU Organizes ‘Drop the Charges’ Protest in Response to Arrest of 5 Black Students

Viranda Woodard, programming director for UCSB BSU, said several BSU executives across the UC collaborated to organize the protest, with other campuses standing in solidarity with UC Merced.

Groundbreaking Research Suggests Bad Jokes Make Great Dads

Researchers recently discovered revealed groundbreaking evidence that pun-related humor in males is directly correlated with being a good father.

County Wildfires Drop Ash in Isla Vista, Reduce Air Quality

The Alamo fire is burning near the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County line. It started on July 6 and has reached up to 23,867 acres. The fire was 10 percent contained on Saturday night.

Memorial Paddle Out 2017

Students swam into the ocean on May 24 for the fourth annual paddle-out in honor of the lives lost on May 23, 2014.