County

February 27, 2025

Yetz’s Deli to open at former PokeCeviche location

By Katie Poon

The new deli will feature sandwiches and salads, but with a twist on classic styles, according to storeowner Daniel Dunietz

February 27, 2025

Students experience CalFresh delays en masse, county issues letters on compromised benefits

By Lizzy Rager

In January, 700 EBT cards from CalFresh were canceled by the county due to risks of their information being compromised, according to state information

February 26, 2025

Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

By Michelle Cisneros

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.

February 24, 2025

Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart. 

February 22, 2025

Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.

February 21, 2025

IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar

By Lizzy Rager

Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.

February 20, 2025

SBC allocates $7.2 million to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure in I.V.

By Jack Dindia

The County of Santa Barbara Public Works unveiled a $7.2 million plan to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in Isla Vista.

February 14, 2025

Budget for Spring Festival increased for on-site medical services, ‘sobering center’ as Deltopia alternative

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD approved a $80,000 budget increase for the Spring Festival, a community festival meant to provide an alternative space during Deltopia

February 13, 2025

Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

February 12, 2025

Several Del Playa properties at-risk ahead of forecasted storm, county says

By Lizzy Rager

Santa Barbara County is monitoring over 35 properties on Del Playa Drive ahead of forecasted heavy rain from tonight until Friday. 

February 12, 2025

Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

By Lizzy Rager

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says. 

February 10, 2025

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to open new Sharehouse

By Elta Tracy

The Foodbank of SBC will open a new 57,000 square foot warehouse at 82 Coromar Drive on March 1. Nicknamed “Sharehouse,” the location will store and distribute a greater amount of food.

February 7, 2025

Student organizations launch campaign to stop oil company from restarting local pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

Three student organizations launched a campaign, Stop Sable Pipeline @ UCSB, to stop Houston-based upstream oil company Sable Offshore from restarting the Las Flores Pipeline System.

February 6, 2025

IVCSD approves budget for new tree distribution program

By Jack Dindia

The Isla Vista Community Services District approved the budget for a new tree planting pilot program at their Jan. 28 meeting.

February 4, 2025

Over 300 people protest I.C.E. operations in Santa Barbara

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Roughly 300 people gathered at Milpas Street to protest against ICE operations and express solidarity with the undocumented community of Santa Barbara. 

January 31, 2025

Upward Mobility Summit discusses poverty and housing crisis in Santa Barbara County

By Wynne Bendell

The summit featured panels discussing current initiatives to combat poverty in Santa Barbara County like better food security and housing developments.