County

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.

September 29, 2021

Next Hearing Date for UCSB Student Charged with Sexual Assault Is Set

By Asumi Shuda

Arian Eteghaei is facing seven felony charges, one misdemeanor charge and two enhancements.

September 29, 2021

Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

By Atmika Iyer

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 — legislation offering federal funding to states that adopt red flag laws.

September 27, 2021

IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

By Atmika Iyer

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.

September 24, 2021

New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.

September 23, 2021

SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

By Atmika Iyer

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta.

September 23, 2021

IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

By Atmika Iyer

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.

September 23, 2021

Isla Vista Residents Vote During Recall Election

By Kellan Gilroy, Sindhu Ananthavel

Every California governor since 1960 has faced an attempt at a recall — Newsom himself has faced five before this — but this was the fourth gubernatorial recall in U.S. history.