Nisha Malley

February 26, 2023

IVCSD plans pared-back Spring Festival for Deltopia weekend

By Nisha Malley

Last year, IVCSD held an outdoor concert in Perfect Park, complete with live performances from local bands Dead Set, Stolen Bikes, Hominid, Task Force Freedom and DJ Dongle.

February 24, 2023

OBSD reflects on second year of Vision Fellowship program

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

The Vision Fellowship is an OBSD scholarship that funds UCSB undergraduate students’ passion projects

February 22, 2023

Winter storm, blizzard warning issued in Santa Barbara County through Saturday

By Nisha Malley

The winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. on Friday, with expectations for snow and wind gusting up to 50 mph.

February 19, 2023

UCSB student Ela Schulz appointed to IVCSD board of directors

By Nisha Malley

Schulz expressed her gratitude and excitement for the appointment, especially considering her relatively young age.

February 16, 2023

Term in review: IVCSD Director Catherine Flaherty

By Nisha Malley

Joining IVCSD in the height of COVID-19 restrictions, Flaherty carried out the majority of her term during the pandemic.

February 16, 2023

Term in review: IVCSD Director Ethan Bertrand

By Nisha Malley

Newly elected to the Goleta Union School District Board of Education, Bertrand resigned from his position as IVCSD director in December 2022 after six years in office.

February 16, 2023

Supervisor Capps launches monthly coffee hours in I.V.

By Nisha Malley

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Capps and get free coffee provided by Caje Coffee Roasters.

February 5, 2023

8 Isla Vistans submit candidacy for Community Services District Board of Directors

By Nisha Malley

IVCSD is appointing one candidate to its board after Ethan Bertrand stepped down as director to serve on the Goleta Union School District Board in December 2022.

February 5, 2023

I.V. Safe coalition starts new chapter under helm of IVCSD

By Nisha Malley, Melea Maglalang

With the recent change in leadership, IVCSD discussed the future of the group at its Jan. 24 board meeting

February 3, 2023

Student charged with felony for arson in residence hall

By Nisha Malley

The fires caused minor damage to the targeted apartment entry doors within the residence hall but did not spread further.

January 29, 2023

Supervisor Laura Capps advocates for taller bluff fencing in I.V.

By Nisha Malley

Capps said that her office plans to pursue changes to fencing alongside educational awareness efforts.

January 26, 2023

Isla Vista burglar arrested on multiple felony charges

By Nisha Malley, Kyra Schimpf

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) deputies responded to a report of an intruder at a private residence at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 20.

January 25, 2023

Applications open for vacant IVCSD seat

By Nisha Malley

The person appointed to the vacant seat would serve through December 2024.

January 24, 2023

Erosion endangers patios along Del Playa Drive after storm

By Nisha Malley

In response to the dangerous conditions, Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista landowners are repairing recent damages and attempting to address the ongoing issue of cliff safety.

January 20, 2023

No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

SBC Fire Department received over 400 calls for service and 100 calls for water rescues throughout the county since Jan. 9, none of which resulted in death or injury.

January 19, 2023

Highlights of the UC Regents’s January 2023 meeting

By Nisha Malley, Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda

The Regents discussed the UC investment portfolio, the new multi-year compact with the state and Title IX initiatives.