Miranda O'Brien

March 2, 2020

Following the Money: How Big Oil is Backing Candidates

By Sheina Crystal, Kayla Gorman, Miranda O'Brien

With Election Day swiftly approaching, Sheina Crystal, Kayla Gorman and Miranda O'Brien investigate the ties between Big Oil and local political candidates.

October 12, 2017

IVYP’s LuAnn Miller Set to Retire After 33 Years of Nonprofit Work

By Miranda O'Brien

Toddlers run after her asking to be held, staff members light up when she walks into a room and she ends each interaction with a hug — it’s clear LuAnn Miller is a beloved Isla Vistan.

October 5, 2017

County Introduces $300,000 Pardall Stoplight to Reduce Crashes

By Miranda O'Brien

Traffic collisions on the intersection prompted the stoplight installation that replaced the original two-way stop sign.

November 16, 2016

Isla Vistans Protest Wells Fargo Investment in DAPL

By Aly Giammanco, Matthew Danaher, Miranda O'Brien

“Standing Rock is here; it’s not just over there. We do not have to be there physically to feel their power. It’s in your heart."

November 3, 2016

No Reason to Act Delirious at Delirium

By Miranda O'Brien

Miranda O'Brien shares her thoughts on the atmosphere of the YG show last weekend.

October 27, 2016

Santa Barbara Youth Council Hosts Prop 64 Discussion

By Miranda O'Brien, Karenina Alfaro

Welcoming guests with the mellow tones of Bob Marley, The Santa Barbara Youth Council hosted a discussion Monday on Proposition 64, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in California.