Community weighs in on proposed Deltopia ordinance

November 13, 2025 by

The Associated Students External Vice President for Local Affairs, held the “Save Deltopia Town Hall” to a crowd of roughly 400 people in the Isla Vista Theater.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 12, 2025 by

PWA hosts "Strategies for Medical Self-Advocacy," Career Services hosts "Resumes + Cover Letters 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts "Garden Matchmaking."
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SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk

November 12, 2025 by and

Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.
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Campus contends with budget reductions

November 6, 2025 by and

Former Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced that departments would face permanent budget reductions, although the full effects of the reductions are unclear. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 5, 2025 by

ONDAS Student Center hosts "Matcha on my Mind: Exploring the First-Gen Identity" and Health & Wellness hosts "Build a Fruit Cup"
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Board of Supervisors denies permit transfer to Sable

November 5, 2025 by and

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors denied the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore in a 4-1 vote on Nov. 4.
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Students react: Proposition 50

November 4, 2025 by

With the Nov. 4 special election ballot, voters will decide on Proposition 50, which will change California’s congressional districts if passed.
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IVTU offers resources for student tenants in I.V.

October 31, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Tenants Union provides housing-related services, such as educating tenants on their rights, to students who are Isla Vista residents. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 29, 2025 by

UCSB Sustainability hosts "Meditation Workshop: Creating a Soul Space" and MultiCultural Center hosts "Race Matters Series"
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Annual Isla Vista Halloween ordinance begins

October 29, 2025 by and

The annual noise ordinance ahead of Halloween went into effect on Oct. 26.
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Library expands hours, introduces alternative 24/7 spaces

October 29, 2025 by and

Library Late Night Study will be extended to operate from 1-3 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and will now open at 7 a.m. every day of the week.
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EVPLA holds Halloween ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop to educate community

October 23, 2025 by and

The Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a Halloween-themed “Know Your Rights” workshop on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Pardall Center.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 22, 2025 by

Society of Cosmetic Chemists hosts Pop-Up Market, Women’s Center hosts "Sip and See: Spirits and Stigma" and UCSB Library hosts "Hallowzine Crafting Night."
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Attempted sexual assault reported near lagoon

October 22, 2025 by

An unknown male attempted to sexually assault an individual near the lagoon on Sunday night. The survivor reported the incident on the following day.
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IVFP to propose weekend-long noise ordinance on Deltopia

October 17, 2025 by , and

Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to propose a 72-hour festival ordinance on Deltopia weekend, effectively canceling Isla Vista’s annual unsanctioned street festival
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