Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

June 25, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 
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Group sets scooter on fire near residence hall

June 3, 2025 by

On June 2, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of arson where a group of people was seen lighting a scooter on fire.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

May 28, 2025 by

ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Graduate School Guidance for First-Gen Students,’ OISS hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa.’
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A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

May 28, 2025 by and

The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.
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IVCSD debriefs community task force meeting

May 23, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the Isla Vista Safe meeting held on May 7 to find areas of improvement and ways to collaborate between local law enforcement.
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Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA Owen Meyers

May 22, 2025 by

EVPLA Owen Meyers completed his term for the 2024-2025 academic year, which focused on public interest and expanding UCIV and the Pardall Center.
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Senate meeting cancelled due to insufficient quorum

May 21, 2025 by

The Associated Students 75th Senate did not hold an official meeting on May 14, due to only 12 out of 24 senators being present at the meeting. 
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Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate

May 21, 2025 by and

Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.
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A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

May 21, 2025 by , , and

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.
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SRJ ‘bridges the gap’ on women’s reproductive health

May 16, 2025 by

Students for Reproductive Justice highlighted women’s reproductive health, the gender gap and racial inequalities within the health care system.
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A week in UC student news

May 15, 2025 by

UCLA medical school faces lawsuit alleging race-based admissions and students sign petition demanding UC Berkeley rehire lecturer and offer canceled class.
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Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

May 13, 2025 by and

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.
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IVCSD reviews budget cuts from UCSB

May 9, 2025 by

IVCSD consulted on reallocating the funds to their programs after receiving an update on UC Santa Barbara’s contribution to the district.
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Young male seen with balcony fall decedent Liz Hamel identified, questioned by UCPD

May 7, 2025 by

A young man seen with Liz Hamel on the night of the fall resulting in her death has been identified and interviewed by the UC Police Department.
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SBCSO discusses military equipment at community engagement meeting

May 2, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a engagement meeting to discuss their use of specialized military equipment, including armored vehicles and weapons.
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