Levi Kauffman

Levi Kauffman (he/him) is the County News Editor for the 2025-2026 school year. Previously, Kauffman was an Assistant News Editor, as well as a Staff Writer for the 2024-2025 school year. He can be reached at levikauffman@dailynexus.com or news@dailynexus.com.

April 24, 2026

IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.

April 22, 2026

IVCSD debriefs Soltopia, previews I.V. Safe meeting

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The IVCSD debriefed the Soltopia music festival and discussed plans for their upcoming Isla Vista Safe meeting at its April 14 meeting.

April 15, 2026

Lisa Phillips advocates for survivors of sexual violence, speaks against Jeffrey Epstein

By Levi Kauffman, Iris Guo

Podcaster and sexual assault survivor Lisa Phillips shared her story of recovering from sexual abuse and seeking justice on April 8 at Isla Vista Theater.

April 8, 2026

Dismantling Deltopia

By Levi Kauffman

The typical jam-packed streets, loud music and hundreds of citations seen at Deltopia in years past were absent from Del Playa Drive on April 4.

April 2, 2026

Nexus explains: Deltopia and Soltopia weekend questions

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

The Nexus asked our readers for their questions about this Deltopia weekend and gathered information during the Deltopia Noise Ordinance Town Hall.

March 17, 2026

AJP and R.A.W. hold teach-in on academic freedom and interlinked global struggles

By Levi Kauffman

Around 100 students, faculty and community members gathered on March 13 for a teach-in hosted by Academics for Justice in Palestine and Researchers Against War.

March 14, 2026

IVCSD moves forward with parking enforcement and cityhood fiscal analysis

By Levi Kauffman

[UPDATE 03/16/3:08 p.m.]: The following article was edited to reflect that the funds reallocated by Resolution 26-16 came from savings from understaffing of safety stations during Winter quarter. The Isla Vista Community...

March 5, 2026

UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

By Levi Kauffman

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate change. According to fou...

February 25, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Closing night premiere of ‘Laundry’ — a devastating depiction of apartheid South Africa

By Levi Kauffman

The 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival concluded with the U.S. premiere of "Laundry" on Feb. 14.

February 25, 2026

I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.

February 18, 2026

IVCSD condemns I.C.E., gives updates on Deltopia alternative

By Levi Kauffman, Zach Miller

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors voted to support immigrant communities and condemn I.C.E. at their Feb. 10 meeting.

February 5, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4

February 5, 2026

IVCSD approves use of facilities for warming centers

By Levi Kauffman, Noura Elkhatib

The IVCSD Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the Isla Vista Community Center as a warming center at its Jan. 27 meeting.

January 28, 2026

IVCSD seeks community input on Deltopia alternative event

By Levi Kauffman

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

January 23, 2026

EVPSA mid-year check-in

By Levi Kauffman

EVPSA Leiya Kadah spent her fall quarter advocating for undocumented students and navigated changes under the current federal administration.

January 22, 2026

IVCSD elects new leadership, discusses plans for Deltopia alternative

By Levi Kauffman

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.