Local unions strike, show solidarity for May Day

May 9, 2025 by

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

May 2, 2025 by

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

April 30, 2025 by

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

April 25, 2025 by

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

April 17, 2025 by and

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

April 16, 2025 by and

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

April 10, 2025 by

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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A week in UC News

April 10, 2025 by

The State Department terminated several visa records of international students across the UC and stopped requiring diversity statements in faculty hiring.
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Unions embark on second joint strike asking UC for ‘fair’ contracts

April 2, 2025 by and

Following their first joint strike in late February, two unions, including service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees, went on strike again on April 1.
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Senate discusses housing, Deltopia, Spring Election

March 20, 2025 by and

During their March 5 meeting, the Associated Students 75th Senate discussed housing with a county supervisor, resources for Deltopia and lock-in fee increase proposals.
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UCSB Drag Club brings community, glamor to campus

March 7, 2025 by

Members of UCSB's Drag Club put on their tallest wigs and most sequined gowns before heading out to perform at the Graduate Student Association Lounge — after completing their assignments and resear...
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Campus unsure of federal memo effect on race-related resources

February 28, 2025 by

A Feb. 14 Department of Education memo stated education institutions can't use race in decisions across “all” aspects of student life. Institutions risk losing federal funding if they don't comply...
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Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

February 26, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.
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Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline

February 24, 2025 by

In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart. 
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Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

February 22, 2025 by

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.
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