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Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

July 24, 2025 by

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.
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Friendship Manor resident found dead in Goleta Slough

July 23, 2025 by

Detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Sonia Lang Crestfield on July 22.
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I.V. Food Co-op increases 2025 fundraising goal by 76%

July 23, 2025 by

The I.V. Food Co-op raised its 2025 fundraising goal to $880,000, a 76% increase from its previous goal of $500,000.
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Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista

July 15, 2025 by

Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday. 
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UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries

July 11, 2025 by

Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.
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Several I.C.E. vehicles spotted in lower west Santa Barbara

July 8, 2025 by and

According to the 805 Immigrant Coalition, several Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles have been spotted in the lower west area of Santa Barbara this morning.
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Daily Nexus I.C.E. Sighting Tracker

July 4, 2025 by and

The Nexus has launched an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Sighting Tracker in light of recent raids in Goleta as part of nationwide expansions in I.C.E. activity.
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Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

June 25, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 
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Sable pipeline halts production, students voice concerns, hope

June 16, 2025 by

Recent legal actions have hindered Sable Offshore’s plan to restart the Las Flores Pipeline. UCSB Stop Sable has continued to oppose the pipeline.
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National Guard stops near Home Depot in Goleta

June 8, 2025 by

Earlier today, several vehicles belonging to the National Guard were reportedly stationed near the Home Depot in Goleta. The vehicles have since left the area.
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Third annual IVCSD yard sale promotes sustainability as community prepares for move-out

June 6, 2025 by

From 68 Pasado to 65 Segovia, the Isla Vista Community Services District helped residents organize yard sales ahead of the end of the academic year.
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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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