County

December 2, 2021

IVCSD Presents Alternative Deltopia for the First Time

By Asumi Shuda

Now, with spring quarter fast approaching, IVCSD reconvened its Spring Festival Ad Hoc Committee this year to plan for this alternative event in 2022. 

November 5, 2021

City of Goleta To Sue UCSB for Underhousing Students

By Atmika Iyer

The consequence of this alleged violation was an unprecedented housing crisis, with many students having to resort to living in Goleta.

November 5, 2021

Isla Vista Halloween Passes With No Halloween-Related Arrests

By Atmika Iyer

Crime statistics and attendance numbers for the annual weekend have declined drastically since 2013, which saw over 200 arrests and nearly 250 citations. 

November 5, 2021

County Engages in Mediation With UCSB for Violation of Long Range Development Plan

By Atmika Iyer

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.

November 4, 2021

Community Protests Heavy Police Presence During Halloween Weekend

By Holly Rusch

The festival, hosted by a coalition of student and local organizations, held live music, speakers and community artists selling local wares.

October 30, 2021

COVID-19 Booster Shots are Now Available For Three COVID-19 Vaccines

By Atmika Iyer

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

October 22, 2021

National Redistricting Impacts Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer

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. 

October 17, 2021

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

By Melea Maglalang, Maura Kelly

Dunietz has noticed a “mostly positive” response from customers about the rebranding.

October 16, 2021

SB Grilled Cheesery To Open on Del Playa Drive

By Molly Wright

SB Grilled Cheesery’s grilled cheeses sell for $5 and quesadillas go for $4. 

October 15, 2021

IVRPD and UCSB Rec Department Offer Free Classes, Events

By Holly Rusch

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.

October 14, 2021

IVCSD Approves Grant Program for Halloween Programming

By Atmika Iyer

IVCSD is planning to partner with the Isla Vista Food Cooperative to host a costume contest on its patio on Oct. 30.

October 11, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: County in State of Emergency For Alisal Fire

By Atmika Iyer

The fire remains 20 miles away from UC Santa Barbara.

October 11, 2021

Bill’s Bus Needs Your Help

By Asumi Shuda

Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill’s Bus was forced to stop operations in March 2020.

October 7, 2021

Students, Santa Barbarans, Local Politicians Participate in Women’s March for Reproductive Rights

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

State Senator Monique Limón congratulated high school- and college-aged marchers for being civically engaged and fighting for their rights. 

October 3, 2021

Students and County Residents March Against ExxonMobil’s New Oil Trucking Plan

By Atmika Iyer

The protestors marched through downtown Santa Barbara chanting, “No more Exxon, no more oil. Keep the carbon in the soil.”

September 30, 2021

IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

By Atmika Iyer

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.