County

April 2, 2024

Community entities promote Deltopia-preparedness efforts

By Lizzy Rager

The 13th annual Deltopia will be the first to take place under the new social ordinances and temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program.

March 19, 2024

Dank Bowl Kitchen closes, Yetz’s Bagels pop-up to take over

By Lizzy Rager

Dank Bowl Kitchen will officially close on Thursday, March 21, and will be replaced by Yetz’s Bagels, under the same owner. The closure marks an end to 14 years of Dank Bowl Kitchen bread bowls.

March 17, 2024

EVPLA, community members question Restorative Justice Program suspension at Deltopia Town Hall

By Lizzy Rager

A.S. EVPLA hosted the first-ever Deltopia Town Hall with panelists from IVFP, UCPD and more. Attendees questioned the RJ suspension and how the county and University is preparing for Deltopia.

March 10, 2024

SBC Supervisor Capps hosts community safety meeting about bluff safety, seeks public suggestions

By Grace Medecki

Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), Santa Barbara County Parks Department staff and other community leaders joined Capps to speak on the progress and completed improvements to ensure bluff safety.

March 7, 2024

What to expect for Deltopia 2024: Social ordinance, cliff safety, restorative justice

By Lizzy Rager, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Nexus spoke with I.V. community officials to evaluate how the social ordinances, ongoing cliff safety measures and the temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program will affect Deltopia.

March 6, 2024

SB Sheriff’s Office to suspend restorative justice program April 6-7, Deltopia weekend

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs announced the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will suspend the restorative justice program in Isla Vista from 6 a.m. Saturday, April...

February 29, 2024

I.V. resident falls off Del Playa balcony during Saturday party, uninjured

By Asumi Shuda

The resident was allegedly attending a party and attempted to bypass partygoers by climbing over the railing, slipping and falling in the process.

February 24, 2024

Several at-risk Del Playa properties revealed to be left out of storm evacuation alert

By Lizzy Rager, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Three properties on the 67 block of Del Playa Drive that did not receive warnings were evacuated despite several at-risk properties being warned ahead of the storm, as discussed at a Feb. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting....

February 22, 2024

I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

By Asumi Shuda

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.

February 9, 2024

UC Workers Union calls for UC Regents to divest from Blackstone

By Asumi Shuda

Blackstone is a private equity asset manager and a major shareholder of the University of California (UC), contributing $1 billion in Blackstone Real Estate Trust holdings to the University.

February 8, 2024

Amendments to outdoor festival, social host ordinances to go into effect Feb. 10

By Alex Levin

February 7, 2024

SBC Fire Department evacuates 6700 block dwelling following fence damage from storm, bluff erosion

By Asumi Shuda

SBC Fire Department evacuated approximately 45 residents at 10 a.m Tuesday.

January 28, 2024

Supervisor Capps discusses new developments to I.V. Bluff Safety Plan

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The newest developments to the eight-step safety plan include further discussions on lighting, horticulture and enforcement surrounding cliff safety.

January 26, 2024

UCSB A.S. C.O.D.E. reveals new Disability Cultural Center

By Asumi Shuda

The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) is estimated to open to the public by the end of winter quarter.

January 25, 2024

Santa Barbara County plans new housing project in Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Dubbed “St. George Residential Building,” owner of St. George & Associates Ed St. George filed the project’s application on Aug. 3, 2022.

January 20, 2024

Board of Supervisors discusses priorities for affordable housing, rezoning

By Asumi Shuda

County Director of Planning & Development Lisa Plowman led a conversation with Fifth District County Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Lavagnino to discuss approaches toward affordable housing and rezoning.