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Woman injured in Isla Vista shooting, suspect still at large

March 20, 2025 by

Near the Santa Ynez apartments last night, a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery. The suspect evaded police and remains at-large.
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Community comes together to “beautify” Isla Vista through Community Care Project

March 10, 2025 by

Joined by UC Santa Barbara students and community members, volunteers and event organizers redeveloped areas of Isla Vista through art, gardening and cleanups. 
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Let’s be blunt: Cannabis town hall

March 8, 2025 by

Professionals discuss the risks and benefits of cannabis-use, including its benefits for mental health and reducing stress
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Deltopia is ‘against the ethos of restorative justice,’ IVFP officer said in workshop

March 7, 2025 by

Local police stay firm in suspending the Restorative Justice Program, where certain citations can be waived through classes and community service, on Deltopia.
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IVCSD opposes Sable Pipeline, discusses progress on health vending machine

March 6, 2025 by

IVCSD unanimously approved a resolution opposing the oil company Sable Offshore’s efforts to restart the Las Flores Pipeline System.
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Community celebrates I.V. Food Co-op, I.V. grocery store at risk of bankruptcy

March 1, 2025 by and

The IV Food Co-Op has served the community since 1972. Now its at-risk of bankruptcy. Students told the Nexus what the co-op means to them.
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Bands, DJs compete for IVCSD Spring Festival performance spots

February 28, 2025 by

Bass was bumping at the Isla Vista Community Center as local artists showed their skills to secure performance spots at the Spring Festival.
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IVCSD Term in Review: Ela Schulz

February 28, 2025 by

Ela Schulz concluded her term as a board director of IVCSD in December 2024 after serving for two years, where she helped improve public safety in Isla Vista.
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Yetz’s Deli to open at former PokeCeviche location

February 27, 2025 by

The new deli will feature sandwiches and salads, but with a twist on classic styles, according to storeowner Daniel Dunietz
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Students experience CalFresh delays en masse, county issues letters on compromised benefits

February 27, 2025 by

In January, 700 EBT cards from CalFresh were canceled by the county due to risks of their information being compromised, according to state information
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Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

February 26, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.
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Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline

February 24, 2025 by

In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart. 
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Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

February 22, 2025 by

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.
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IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar

February 21, 2025 by

Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.
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SBC allocates $7.2 million to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure in I.V.

February 20, 2025 by

The County of Santa Barbara Public Works unveiled a $7.2 million plan to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in Isla Vista.
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