County

EVPLA holds Halloween ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop to educate community

October 23, 2025 by Jack Dindia and Levi Kauffman

The Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a Halloween-themed “Know Your Rights” workshop on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Pardall Center.
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Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

October 23, 2025 by Iris Guo and Levi Kauffman

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara.
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IVFP to propose weekend-long noise ordinance on Deltopia

October 17, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia and Wynne Bendell

Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to propose a 72-hour festival ordinance on Deltopia weekend, effectively canceling Isla Vista’s annual unsanctioned street festival
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Investigation continues into stabbing on Del Playa

October 11, 2025 by Jack Dindia

A fight took place on Del Playa Drive on Oct. 4, leading to two men being stabbed. According to a SBCSO press release, both men are expected to recover.
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Sable announces alternative plan to resume oil production

October 9, 2025 by Iris Guo

Sable Offshore announced its plans to secure federal permits for an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel facility that would allow it to resume oil production.
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State Senate bill provision targets unpopular Santa Barbara housing project

October 3, 2025 by Levi Kauffman

A recently approved Senate bill backed by Santa Barbara Senator Monique Limón has come under scrutiny for a provision that targets an unpopular housing project.
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Supervisor Capps checks in on rental inspection program

October 1, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros

On a downcast September day, Second District Supervisor Laura Capps and several student representatives canvassed for the rental inspection program.
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UCSB student arrested for sexual assault

September 3, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros

A UCSB student was arrested on Aug. 30 for an alleged sexual assault perpetrated that morning. He is currently being held without bail.
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Case into sexual assault at Isla Vista fraternity continues

September 3, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros

UCSB student Reef Mordente was arrested earlier this month on multiple sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred at an Isla Vista fraternity house.
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IVCSD addresses I.C.E. actions, expresses support for immigrant communities

August 29, 2025 by Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Community Services District passed a resolution that expresses its support for immigrant communities at its Aug. 12 meeting.
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Students react: I.V. property owners sue county for rental inspection program

August 26, 2025 by Jack Dindia

Isla Vista property owners filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County arguing that the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program is a violation of tenants’ rights.
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Analyzing one month of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

August 4, 2025 by Anusha Singh and Michelle Cisneros

Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims ...
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Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

July 24, 2025 by Jack Dindia

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.
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