County

November 11, 2026

UCSB students, staff react to midterm elections

By Elle West

The U.S. midterm elections were held on Nov. 3 and included national, statewide and local elections, as well as a lengthy list of California propositions.

November 5, 2026

IVCSD discussed I.V. harm reduction project, car-free living in Isla Vista

By Olive Thompson

The IVCSD Board covered new progress on a bluff fall memorial, the fall quarter I.V. Safe meeting and ideas for parking strategies for new developments during its Oct. 27 meeting.

November 4, 2026

Isla Vista midterm election results

By Wynne Bendell

Local measures E2026 and F2026 passed.

November 2, 2026

A.S. senator runs for IVRPD Board of Directors in midterm election

By Elijah Obando

Endorsed by the Democratic Party, A.S. Senator Alec GeoSimonian is running for a seat on the IVRPD Board of Directors in the Nov. 3 election.

October 30, 2026

An update on Sable Offshore developments

By Wynne Bendell

In March, Sable Offshore restarted oil production from the Santa Ynez Unit after 11 years of inactivity, following a 2015 rupture that spilled over 100,000 gallons of crude oil near Refugio Beach.

October 29, 2026

I.V. midterm election voter guide

By Elle West

The 2026 midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

October 29, 2026

Measure E2026 proposes utility tax increase

By Wynne Bendell

Measure E2026 is a proposed utility tax increase for I.V. residents that will be on the primary election ballot on Nov. 3.

October 22, 2026

Billionaire Tom Steyer speaks at Campbell Hall

By Elle West, Abigail Sylvester

Tom Steyer, a billionaire, philanthropist, businessman and environmental advocate spoke to UC Santa Barbara students on Oct. 13 in Campbell Hall.

October 22, 2026

IVCSD plans to permanently use Soltopia’s harm reduction methods every weekend

By Elijah Obando

The Isla Vista Community Services District directors supported a proposed weekend harm-reduction program for Del Playa Drive at its Oct. 13 meeting.

October 14, 2026

PETA protests Raising Cane’s opening in Goleta

By Olive Thompson

Demonstrators from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protested the new Raising Cane's location on Hollister Avenue in Goleta on Oct. 12.

October 9, 2026

Santa Barbara City ends contract with Flock, A.S. condemns local use

By Wynne Bendell

The Santa Barbara City Council voted to end their contract with Flock Safety, a manufacturer of automated license plate readers, on Aug. 23.

September 6, 2026

Analyzing one year of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

By Lucy Wellons

A spatial, temporal and population demographic analysis of I.C.E. presence and community response from June 8, 2025 to June 31, 2026.

August 28, 2026

The struggles of owning a small business in a college town

By Elijah Obando

At the start of each academic year, new students discover what Isla Vista has to offer while returning students flock back to their favorite spots.

August 21, 2026

A.S. Executive appointed to IVCSD Board of Directors

By Levi Kauffman

The A.S. External Vice President for Local Affairs was appointed to the Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors at its Aug. 11 meeting.

August 20, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe to rebuild after fire

By Levi Kauffman

Deja Vu Cafe plans to rebuild after a fire burnt the interior of the nearly 40-year-old restaurant in Isla Vista, according to owner and founder John Djamali.

August 18, 2026