Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus

February 5, 2026 by and

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4
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IVCSD approves use of facilities for warming centers

February 5, 2026 by and

The IVCSD Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the Isla Vista Community Center as a warming center at its Jan. 27 meeting.
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IVCSD seeks community input on Deltopia alternative event

January 28, 2026 by

IVCSD hosted a town hall community members to provide input on their upcoming alternative event to Deltopia, Isla Vista’s yearly unsanctioned street festival. 
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EVPSA mid-year check-in

January 23, 2026 by

EVPSA Leiya Kadah spent her fall quarter advocating for undocumented students and navigated changes under the current federal administration.
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IVCSD elects new leadership, discusses plans for Deltopia alternative

January 22, 2026 by

The IVCSD Board of Directors elected its new president and vice president for the 2026 calendar year and discussed plans for the alternative event to Deltopia. 
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Antisemitic vandalism at Jewish fraternity

January 15, 2026 by

Alpha Epsilon Pi, a Jewish fraternity in Isla Vista whose members include UCSB students, was targeted by an incident of antisemitic vandalism on Jan. 10. 
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Six months of I.V. rental inspection program

January 14, 2026 by

Six months into the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program, 259 units have been inspected with 69 needing repairs.
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IVCSD votes to not endorse proposed Deltopia ordinance

December 4, 2025 by

The IVCSD Board of Directors voted on Dec. 2 to not endorse the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s proposed 72-hour festival ordinance for Deltopia weekend.
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UCSB to host British Paralympians in 2028

November 24, 2025 by

Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the Bri...
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805 UndocuFund hosts I.C.E. rapid response training

November 19, 2025 by

The 805 UndocuFund hosted a training for around 100 community members interested in learning more about its Immigrant Rapid Response Network on Nov. 17. The training discussed the risks of preventing ...
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Camino Pescadero beach stairs collapse

November 13, 2025 by

A beach staircase located at the end of Camino Pescadero partially collapsed into the ocean. The Nexus was unable to confirm when the stairs will be repaired.
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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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Ezra Klein talks ‘failures’ of the Democratic party, proposes strategies to take back power

November 5, 2025 by and

Political commentator, journalist and author Ezra Klein spoke at the Arlington Theatre to a crowd of over 2,000 UC Santa Barbara students and community members.
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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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Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

October 23, 2025 by and

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara. 
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