Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

Last night, a group of suspects assaulted two people at Tierra De Fortuna Park, stealing property from the victims. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the crime. 
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A week in UC student news

Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA. 
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Sable announces pipeline restarting on anniversary of 2015 spill

Sable Offshore oil and gas company restarted oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit on May 15, according to a announcement the same day as the Refugio Beach oil spill anniversary.
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Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.
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Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate

Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.
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A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.
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Students voice concerns over freshman parking pass restrictions

After Transportation and Parking Services updated its policies to prohibit on-campus parking passes for first-years, several students cited their need for the permits.
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Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.
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Local unions strike, show solidarity for May Day

Two unions representing service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees went on a systemwide strike on May 1.
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Campus resources for trans students

This past week, the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity held its sixth annual Trans Week of Visibility. The center offers resources year-round. 
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11 international student visas reinstated at UCSB

In the last several days, 11 international students and graduates from UC Santa Barbara had their visas reinstated after sudden federal revocations.
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State fire marshal sued over Sable pipeline, legal battle presses on

Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.
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Sable fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline construction

The California Coastal Commission voted on April 11 to instate an $18 million penalty on Sable Offshore Corp. for the company’s unpermitted work on rebuilding its pipeline infrastructure.
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Senate mediates backlash over proposed BCU recruitment changes

Several Associated Students entities expressed frustration with a proposal to change their recruitment processes at an April 9 Senate meeting. The Senate also heard reports about Deltopia.
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Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

During their busiest time of the year, I.V. businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia's activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches.
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