June 17, 2026 IVCSD addresses community concerns at town hall By Elle West The Isla Vista Community Services District held a town hall on May 27 to answer questions about parking, taxes, safety, cityhood, sustainability and more.Â
March 5, 2026 Professors, staff commute hours because of high cost of living By Elle West, Julia Sanabria With some of the nation’s highest housing prices, UC Santa Barbara staff and faculty often struggle to secure affordable housing close to the University.
February 6, 2026 Peaceful Pardall Gardens opens in I.V. By Elle West, Gabriel Welch Around 50 community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Pardall Gardens on Jan. 29. The park features a stage, seating and a native plant station.Â
