County

February 26, 2020

Cannabis Professionals Search For Community Opinions on Possible Isla Vista Dispensary

By Jackson Guilfoil

The county will be holding a meeting in I.V. to gauge input from the community, and ask what residents would like out of a local recreational marijuana dispensary.

February 20, 2020

2020 Isla Vista Primary Elections Guide

By Staff Report

The California primary will be held on March 3, 2020.

February 20, 2020

3rd District Supervisor Candidates Field Community Questions at Isla Vista Town Hall

By Katherine Swartz, Jackson Guilfoil

Questions written by attendees prior challenged the candidates on issues including environmental policy, mental health and affordable housing in I.V. and the county as a whole.

January 22, 2020

Fifth Suspect Arrested For I.V. Armed Robbery; Additional Suspect in Custody Pleads Not Guilty

By Max Abrams, Evelyn Spence

The armed robbery, which took place on Nov. 18 reportedly around 10:30 a.m., resulted in the university issuing a “secure in place,” causing some campus buildings to independently lock down.

November 26, 2019

Police Issue Debris Flow Evacuation Warnings for Areas of SB City, Goleta

By Evelyn Spence

During the storm, individuals should avoid going out and stay off the roads.

November 26, 2019

BREAKING: Classes Cancelled For Rest of Week Due to Cave Fire, Campus To Remain Open

By Sanya Kamidi

Classes will resume on Dec. 2, after Thanksgiving break.

November 26, 2019

Cave Fire Grows to 4,100 Acres, UCSB Emphasizes No Threat To Campus

By Evelyn Spence, Sanya Kamidi, Katherine Swartz, Max Abrams

Classes for the remainder of the week were cancelled at 10:44 a.m. on Tuesday in an email sent by Chancellor Yang, but the fire “poses no threat to our campus,” with no evacuations planned.

November 25, 2019

Painted Cave Fire Poses “No Immediate Threat” to Campus, Officials Say

By Evelyn Spence

Campus officials are “closely monitoring the situation” and are in touch with local safety officials, according to the email.

November 13, 2019

37 Days Later, Stranded Boat Removed from Coal Oil Point

By Evelyn Spence

The boat, owned by a 27-year-old Northern California resident, ran aground on Oct. 5.

November 7, 2019

Over 40 Former Tenants Sued Isla Vista Luxury Living Over Security Deposit Disputes — and Won

By Evelyn Spence

The plaintiffs received $13,785 back in money initially put into security deposits and $1,200 in “bad faith” charges.

November 3, 2019

Green New Deal Forum Proposes Climate Change Solutions for Santa Barbara

By Amelia Buckley

The evening centered around the importance of community collaboration to achieve a Green New Deal suited to the Central Coast.

October 23, 2019

Galoustian Files Motion In Court Requesting UCPD Internal Documents, Alleging Violation of Due Process In His Arrest and Investigation

By Sanya Kamidi

Judge James E. Herman will hear the motion during the afternoon proceedings of the Santa Barbara County Court, which begin at 1:30 p.m.

September 26, 2019

CSD General Manager, Prominent Isla Vista Democrat Jonathan Abboud To Enter California Assembly Race

By Evelyn Spence

At 27, Abboud is by far the youngest candidate to announce his candidacy for the seat.

August 29, 2019

U.S. Government Sues SoCal Edison For Allegedly Sparking Rey Fire

By Max Abrams

Listed in the suit is Southern California Edison, an electrical services company; Frontier Communications, a telecommunications company; and Utility Tree Service, a tree trimming company.