County

City of Goleta To Sue UCSB for Underhousing Students

November 5, 2021 by

The consequence of this alleged violation was an unprecedented housing crisis, with many students having to resort to living in Goleta.
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Isla Vista Halloween Passes With No Halloween-Related Arrests

November 5, 2021 by

Crime statistics and attendance numbers for the annual weekend have declined drastically since 2013, which saw over 200 arrests and nearly 250 citations. 
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County Engages in Mediation With UCSB for Violation of Long Range Development Plan

November 5, 2021 by

The university’s plan to build Munger Hall as a solution to the housing crisis will leave students at UCSB before 2025 without much of a solution.
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Community Protests Heavy Police Presence During Halloween Weekend

November 4, 2021 by

The festival, hosted by a coalition of student and local organizations, held live music, speakers and community artists selling local wares.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots are Now Available For Three COVID-19 Vaccines

October 30, 2021 by

Students can log onto myturn.ca.gov to see if they are eligible, and locate nearby locations offering COVID-19 booster shots.
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National Redistricting Impacts Isla Vista

October 22, 2021 by

There are three potential consequences for Isla Vista from redistricting: I.V. remains in the third district, I.V. is moved into another district or I.V. is split between two districts. 
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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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