Jimmy Chang

June 5, 2014

Capps Pushes Gun Control Research

By Jimmy Chang

In response to the May 23 Isla Vista shootings, Congresswoman Lois Capps cosponsored a Congressional bill last Thursday aiming to tighten gun control laws, improve mental health services and strengthen research on mental...

May 14, 2014

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a series of drug cases, burglaries and assaults last week and over the weekend.

May 7, 2014

Weekend Wrap-Up (5-2 to 5-5 2014)

By Jimmy Chang

Over the weekend, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to the discovery of a dead female body on the beach as well as an occurrence of shoplifting, among other minor incidents.

May 5, 2014

Chilla Vista 2014

By Jimmy Chang

Hundreds of people attended the Chilla Vista Music and Arts Festival at People’s Park and Perfect Park in Isla Vista on Saturday to soak up the day’s sun and immerse themselves in a flurry of free food, games and act...

April 30, 2014

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

Over the weekend, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to several criminal incidents in Isla Vista involving UCSB students, Isla Vista residents and individuals from outside the community.

April 23, 2014

CAPS Requests Greater Funds to Meet Student Demand

By Jimmy Chang

UCSB’s Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking a funding increase of $21.39 through a new fee initiative in this week’s election ballot.

April 21, 2014

Undercover Police Issue Citations at House Parties

By Jimmy Chang

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol is now using undercover operations to enter local house parties and bust partygoers for minor alcohol crimes, and at least two sting operations took place at parties on Sabado Tarde this past w...

April 14, 2014

Summer Program to Train UCSB Brains

By Jimmy Chang

A psychological fitness summer program will soon be offered to students.

April 7, 2014

‘Steps Against Sexual Assault’ Protest Fights Rape

By Jimmy Chang

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative hosted a protest against sexual assault and other harassment in Isla Vista called “Steps Against Sexual Violence” on Friday.

April 2, 2014

Deltopia Faces Stricter Enforcement

By Jimmy Chang

Thousands of partygoers are expected to descend on the streets of Isla Vista for Deltopia this Saturday, and now local law enforcement officials are saying that Santa Barbara County Outdoor Festival Ordinance Section Six...

April 2, 2014

Spring Break Crime Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

Last week, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a series of incidents including several assaults, one of which involved assault by use of machete, and alcohol-related crimes.

March 5, 2014

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

Over the weekend, Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to various incidents including a drug bust, a battery case on Del Playa Drive and a series of residential burglaries.

February 26, 2014

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

Over the weekend, Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two cases of sexual assault — in addition to alcohol-related crimes and citations for trespassing and false imprisonment.

February 25, 2014

UCSB Alum Creates New Multipurpose Tool

By Jimmy Chang

UCSB alumnus Matt Dubberley founded local company LighterBro LLC last May that produces a multi-tool product, which recently accrued a high number of sales at 110 retail stores across the country, including hemp clothing...

February 19, 2014

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Jimmy Chang

During the extended holiday weekend, Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a number of drug, theft and alcohol related incident,s including an arrest for drug possession and multiple arrests for petty theft, amongst other ...

February 12, 2014

Pros & Condoms: How To Practice Safer Sex, Toy Use

By Jimmy Chang

The UCSB Women, Gender and Sexual Equity Program (WGSE) hosted an informational seminar titled “Beyond the Condom” last night, educating students on all the necessary tools and resources for safer sex, particularly i...