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How contention over a local pipeline garnered an executive order from the president

March 21, 2026 by

Last week, an executive order prompted the U.S. Department of Energy to direct oil company Sable Offshore to restart a local pipeline system.
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IVCSD moves forward with parking enforcement and cityhood fiscal analysis

March 14, 2026 by

[UPDATE 03/16/3:08 p.m.]: The following article was edited to reflect that the funds reallocated by Resolution 26-16 came from savings from understaffing of safety stations during Winter quarter. The ...
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Judge rejects Sable’s motion to lift preliminary injunction against pipeline restart

March 5, 2026 by

A Superior Court judge rejected a motion to lift an injunction for the restart of the Santa Ynez Unit and the Las Flores Pipelines on Feb. 27.
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Isla Vista man found dead at Santa Barbara Mesa cliffs

March 5, 2026 by

The body of an Isla Vista resident was recovered on Feb. 24 from a beach below the Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara County, according to Santa Barbara police.
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IVCSD hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new sign

March 4, 2026 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed “Welcome to Isla Vista” sign on Feb. 25. The sign, located at the intersection of El Colegio Roa...
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Santa Barbara stakeholders share stances on I.C.E.

February 27, 2026 by

The Nexus has compiled a list of statements and actions by local entities regarding I.C.E. to promote transparency for the local community.
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I.V. Food Co-op sees improved financials following shutdown of downtown store

February 27, 2026 by

The IV Food Co-op's board members announced their financial situation has improved following the shutdown of its downtown location.
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Goleta Water District representatives discuss local water quality, sustainability

February 26, 2026 by

UC Santa Barbara Sustainability hosted a discussion panel on water safety in Goleta on Feb. 19 in collaboration with the Goleta Water District.
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I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

February 25, 2026 by and

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.
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A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website

February 20, 2026 by

Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.
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IVCSD condemns I.C.E., gives updates on Deltopia alternative

February 18, 2026 by and

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors voted to support immigrant communities and condemn I.C.E. at their Feb. 10 meeting.
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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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