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Peaceful Pardall Gardens opens in I.V.

February 6, 2026 by and

Around 50 community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Pardall Gardens on Jan. 29. The park features a stage, seating and a native plant station. 
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Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

February 6, 2026 by

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.
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IVCSD approves use of facilities for warming centers

February 5, 2026 by and

The IVCSD Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the Isla Vista Community Center as a warming center at its Jan. 27 meeting.
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Camino Pescadero beach stairs due for repair in late spring

January 30, 2026 by

Recent storms continue to impede repairs on a collapsed beach staircase at the end of Camino Pescadero.
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IVCSD seeks community input on Deltopia alternative event

January 28, 2026 by

IVCSD hosted a town hall community members to provide input on their upcoming alternative event to Deltopia, Isla Vista’s yearly unsanctioned street festival. 
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Former UCSB student convicted of rape, battery

January 28, 2026 by

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.
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IVCSD elects new leadership, discusses plans for Deltopia alternative

January 22, 2026 by

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. 
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“People’s Hearing” addresses federal oil and gas leasing plan

January 22, 2026 by

The EDC hosted a “People’s Hearing” to discuss and raise awareness of the federal government’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas development. 
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Isla Vista unincorporated: the community’s fight for cityhood

January 22, 2026 by

Isla Vista is considered an unincorporated community, meaning it is not an official city and falls under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County.
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Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

January 15, 2026 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.
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Legal battle continues over local pipeline

January 15, 2026 by

Throughout the last month, several legal rulings have been made regarding local offshore oil pipelines, which Sable Offshore is trying to restart
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Antisemitic vandalism at Jewish fraternity

January 15, 2026 by

Alpha Epsilon Pi, a Jewish fraternity in Isla Vista whose members include UCSB students, was targeted by an incident of antisemitic vandalism on Jan. 10. 
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Six months of I.V. rental inspection program

January 14, 2026 by

Six months into the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program, 259 units have been inspected with 69 needing repairs.
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Monique Limón sworn in as Senate president pro tempore, Kamala Harris makes appearance

January 14, 2026 by and

California State Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón was honored at a district swearing-in ceremony at Santa Barbara Junior High School on Jan. 9.
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Supervisors approve Deltopia ordinance, alternative event to come

January 13, 2026 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 72-hour noise ordinance, effectively canceling Deltopia.
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