County

June 2, 2023

Isla Vista locals urged to heed water safety protocols

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Rescue teams were frequently called to the Isla Vista area due to poor ocean conditions from impacts of the storms.

May 20, 2023

Isla Vista Community Services District prepares for move out

By Alissa Orozco

IVCSD will pilot a variety of new projects to address the waste generated by move out in I.V., according to a press release.

May 15, 2023

Del Playa property owner sues party app Poppin over Deltopia music festival

By Holly Rusch

A Poppin representative told the Nexus that the lawsuit claims are “baseless.”

May 6, 2023

Tenants union prepares legal challenge to CBC & The Sweeps mass eviction

By Mark Alfred

CSTA delivered undated letters to residents last month, urging them not to move out unless out of choice.

May 1, 2023

Foil surfer found safely after search

By Mark Alfred, Alex Levin

In search of the surfer, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department deployed four jet skis and a drone at Goleta Beach, and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office deployed a helicopter.

April 29, 2023

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office details extensive inventory of ‘military equipment’

By Nisha Malley

SBSO maintains a sizable stock of military equipment available for use, including unmanned aerial drones, bomb robots and armored vehicles, long range precision rifles, explosives and chemical agents.

April 29, 2023

Santa Barbara MTD proposes bus line changes, new services starting August

By Nisha Malley

The proposed changes include increasing its UC Santa Barbara shuttle service Line 28 and connecting Lines 23 and 25 through a reconfiguration of the bus routes.

April 28, 2023

Annual Isla Vista Earth Day Festival features vendors, bands, activities

By Katie Poon

The festival featured tie-dye activities, free succulent giveaways, potting and more.

April 27, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

April 25, 2023

Santa Barbara County, largest weed grower in the state, reports declining revenue

By Nisha Malley

Since Santa Barbara County imposed its cannabis operations tax in 2018, the program has generated over $50 million in government revenue since its inception.

April 16, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On In and Around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

April 16, 2023

Trans & Queer Commission kicks off UCSB Pride 2023 with Queer Fest, Trans town hall

By Asumi Shuda

The town hall created a space for Trans & Queer Commission to hear feedback, and the Queer Fest featured live music, student vendors and a mural unveiling.

April 6, 2023

County Supervisors bolster protections against evictions in 4-1 vote

By Mark Alfred

It’s unclear, but possible, that the emergency ordinance could impact the situation at the CBC & The Sweeps, the county’s legal counsel said during the meeting.