County

Who’s Your Daddy: Isla Vista Restaurant Changes Name to Dank Bowl Kitchen

October 17, 2021 by and

Dunietz has noticed a “mostly positive” response from customers about the rebranding.
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SB Grilled Cheesery To Open on Del Playa Drive

October 16, 2021 by

SB Grilled Cheesery’s grilled cheeses sell for $5 and quesadillas go for $4. 
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IVRPD and UCSB Rec Department Offer Free Classes, Events

October 15, 2021 by

Future events include Oct. 16 bouldering and slacklining at Trigo-Pasado Park and an Oct. 23 3v3 Basketball Tournament, according to the Shoreline event calendar.
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IVCSD Approves Grant Program for Halloween Programming

October 14, 2021 by

IVCSD is planning to partner with the Isla Vista Food Cooperative to host a costume contest on its patio on Oct. 30.
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LIVE UPDATES: County in State of Emergency For Alisal Fire

October 11, 2021 by

The fire remains 20 miles away from UC Santa Barbara.
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Bill’s Bus Needs Your Help

October 11, 2021 by

Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill’s Bus was forced to stop operations in March 2020.
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Students, Santa Barbarans, Local Politicians Participate in Women’s March for Reproductive Rights

October 7, 2021 by and

State Senator Monique Limón congratulated high school- and college-aged marchers for being civically engaged and fighting for their rights. 
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Students and County Residents March Against ExxonMobil’s New Oil Trucking Plan

October 3, 2021 by

The protestors marched through downtown Santa Barbara chanting, “No more Exxon, no more oil. Keep the carbon in the soil.”
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IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

September 30, 2021 by

This year, IVCSD is hoping to put on pop-up events in downtown I.V. near businesses like the Isla Vista Food Cooperative — away from residential areas — for community members to enjoy. 
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Next Hearing Date for UCSB Student Charged with Sexual Assault Is Set

September 29, 2021 by

Arian Eteghaei is facing seven felony charges, one misdemeanor charge and two enhancements.
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Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

September 29, 2021 by

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 — legislation offering federal funding to states that adopt red flag laws. 
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IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

September 27, 2021 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.
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New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

September 24, 2021 by

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.
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SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

September 23, 2021 by

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta. 
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IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

September 23, 2021 by

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.
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