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SBCSO discusses military equipment at community engagement meeting

May 2, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a engagement meeting to discuss their use of specialized military equipment, including armored vehicles and weapons.
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IVCSD debriefs new bus fare changes, campaign with STESA

May 1, 2025 by

IVCSD heard a report from SBMTD about service changes going into effect in August, and partnered with STESA for their Raise the Bar Campaign.
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Emergency town hall shares plans to save I.V. Food Co-op

April 25, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is at-risk of closing by the end of this year due to a staggering decline in sales said at an emergency town hall on April 19.
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State fire marshal sued over Sable pipeline, legal battle presses on

April 25, 2025 by

Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.
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Several housing developments in progress in Isla Vista, county officials say

April 21, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District hosted a town hall on April 11 to discuss 48 ongoing Isla Vista housing developments.
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IVRPD hosts ‘Peaceful Pardall’ ground-breaking ceremony

April 21, 2025 by

IVRPD celebrated breaking ground for the first time in 20 years in front of the prospective “Peaceful Pardall” park on April 11, marking the start of the park’s awaited reconstruction.
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IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

April 18, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival. 
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Sable fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline construction

April 17, 2025 by and

The California Coastal Commission voted on April 11 to instate an $18 million penalty on Sable Offshore Corp. for the company’s unpermitted work on rebuilding its pipeline infrastructure.
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Bear sightings reported at UCSB, Goleta

April 17, 2025 by

UCSB police reported a black bear sighting early this morning near Pollock Theater and the Intercollegiate Athletics building.
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How did we get to Deltopia, the UCSB spring street festival?

April 14, 2025 by

Deltopia is more than 20 years old. How did the annual unsanctioned street festival get here, and where is the UCSB tradition heading now?
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Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

April 10, 2025 by

During their busiest time of the year, I.V. businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia's activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches.
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Volunteers clean up 800 pounds of trash after Deltopia

April 10, 2025 by

Volunteers clad in neon safety vests and equipped with trash grabbers picked up waste from the streets of Isla Vista on Apr. 6, following Deltopia, the annual unsanctioned street festival.
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IVCSD Spring Festival promotes safety with performances and free food, away from Deltopia action

April 10, 2025 by

IVCSD hosted its Spring Festival on April 5 in an attempt to draw Deltopia attendees away from Del Playa Drive and mitigate crowds.
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Deltopia sees increased citations, medical emergencies, arrests amidst larger police presence

April 9, 2025 by

With an estimated 25,000 attendees, this year's Deltopia saw a record number of citations and arrests amidst a larger police presence.
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IVCSD discusses potential shuttle service and other parking solutions

April 7, 2025 by

As new housing developments prop up around Isla Vista, the IVCSD discussed potential parking mitigation efforts including a shuttle service
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