Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

February 12, 2025 by

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says. 
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Senator Monique Limón levels with students on food insecurity, immigration

February 6, 2025 by

Students asked the senator what is top-of-mind for them, including the Cal Grant framework and the state's priority on Trump's immigration promises
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A Week in UC News

February 6, 2025 by

The UC is sued for racial discrimination in admissions, President Michael Drake makes his last virtual appearance and Northern ACLU reduces support for Berkeley
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IVCSD holds Crisis Preparedness Panel amid LA fires

January 31, 2025 by

The panel featured local experts on fire and emergency management, alongside representatives from the county board of supervisors and a disaster nonprofit.
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San Benito Housing to cost $624 million, Regents express concerns over construction timeline

January 30, 2025 by

San Benito Housing will add approximately 2,250 student beds to the campus. It is slated to begin construction in the spring.
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UC News

January 30, 2025 by

A judge blocked an order on Jan. 28 from the Federal Office of Management and Budget to put a temporary pause on federal grants, UC President Michael V. Drake responded.
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County prone to ‘extreme’ wildfires, UCSB wildfire expert says

January 26, 2025 by

Isla Vista and surrounding infrastructure are not fit for a mass evacuation like in Pacific Palisades, the director of the UCSB Wildfire initiative says
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A week in UC News

January 23, 2025 by

Report details how UCLA orthopedic professors solicited unauthorized fees from students and UCSC students take home wins for videos on importance of federal funding for science
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Congressman Salud Carbajal announces $11.1 million grant for underpass in Old Town Goleta

January 23, 2025 by

The $11.1 million investment comes from Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, with an announcement from the Congressman on the last day of Biden's term
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Navegando la inmigración durante la administración de Trump, discutido en el foro comunitario de USS

January 22, 2025 by and

Los nombres de los estudiantes presentes en el foro comunitario se mantienen en anonimato para proteger su estatus migratorio.  ¿Qué sigue?” fue la pregunta central en el foro comunitario de ...
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Navigating immigration under Trump discussed at USS town hall

January 21, 2025 by and

Undocumented Student Services held a town hall at the MCC on Jan. 15 in collaboration with I.D.E.A.S and the Office of Financial Aid where students shared immigration-related fears and resources.
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A week in UC student news

January 16, 2025 by

UCLA students leave campus amid LA fires, Newsom proposes cuts to the UC budget and a new study has potential to address climate change
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“They worked for almost 72 hours straight”: Local fire crews fight LA fires

January 16, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County and local agencies sent 14 engines and two battalion chiefs to the fire suppression effort in LA.
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Isla Vista bands together to raise $12,000 for LA fire efforts

January 16, 2025 by

Six UCSB students organized a fundraising event with baked goods, photo and art prints and a raffle sponsored by local businesses.
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UCPD social media search warrant for pro-Palestine accounts called overbroad, violating free-speech in court

December 11, 2024 by

Pro-Palestine Instagram accounts want to block a search warrant from UCPD that attorneys say is overbroad and concerning for free-speech
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