County

IVCSD hosts e-waste drop-off event

May 30, 2025 by

IVCSD hosted a free electronic waste drop-off as part of a larger initiative to lessen the impact of waste that move-out season places on the local area. 
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I.V. Food Co-op reaches May fundraising target

May 29, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has fundraised a total of $55,170, meeting its previously set goal of $50,000 by mid-may.
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Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

May 28, 2025 by

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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I.V. Food Co-op increases fundraising goals

May 23, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has increased its total fundraising goals for 2025 and 2026 to a sum of $1 million, cooperative board members said at an emergency town hall held over Zoom on May 15. 
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IVCSD debriefs community task force meeting

May 23, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the Isla Vista Safe meeting held on May 7 to find areas of improvement and ways to collaborate between local law enforcement.
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Sable announces pipeline restarting on anniversary of 2015 spill

May 22, 2025 by

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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County board of supervisors unanimously approve I.V. Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program

May 14, 2025 by

The rental inspection program will employ inspectors to check if units in Isla Vista are up to building and health code standards.
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Housing Co-op at financial risk, begins fundraising

May 9, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative’s longevity as affordable housing is at risk due to unexpected renovation costs, which have outpaced rental rate increases.
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Annual Pardall Carnival draws crowds, Ferris wheel breaks down

May 9, 2025 by

Pardall Road was jam-packed with students and community members for the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee’s 15th annual Pardall Carnival on May 4.
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IVCSD reviews budget cuts from UCSB

May 9, 2025 by

IVCSD consulted on reallocating the funds to their programs after receiving an update on UC Santa Barbara’s contribution to the district.
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County rental inspection program will proactively investigate Isla Vista building, health violations

May 5, 2025 by

While no draft language of the program has been published yet, the County Board of Supervisors will hear more robust plans at its May 6 meeting.
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SBCSO discusses military equipment at community engagement meeting

May 2, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a engagement meeting to discuss their use of specialized military equipment, including armored vehicles and weapons.
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IVCSD debriefs new bus fare changes, campaign with STESA

May 1, 2025 by

IVCSD heard a report from SBMTD about service changes going into effect in August, and partnered with STESA for their Raise the Bar Campaign.
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Emergency town hall shares plans to save I.V. Food Co-op

April 25, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is at-risk of closing by the end of this year due to a staggering decline in sales said at an emergency town hall on April 19.
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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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