County

November 28, 2018

Do Not Consume Romaine Lettuce Harvested Within the County, SB Health Department Says

By Evelyn Spence

This includes all kinds of romaine lettuce, such as romaine hearts, heads, boxes of pre-cut lettuce and salad mixes.

November 27, 2018

S.N.A.P. Benefits Extended to Hot Foods in 14 Fire-Affected Counties

By Evelyn Spence

This hot foods exception applies to 14 California counties, including Santa Barbara.

November 15, 2018

Housing Voucher Program Implemented At UCSB

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

A student must first provide documentation that all other options have been exhausted in order to qualify.

November 8, 2018

CSD Directors To Begin Earning Compensation

By Evelyn Spence

There is approximately $16,800 in allocations for the year to compensate directors for their time.

November 8, 2018

2018 Midterm Election Results: Santa Barbara County Victories

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The Nexus compiled information about several winners and passing measures from Tuesday's midterm election.

November 6, 2018

LIVE: California Midterm Election Results 2018

By Staff Report

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the California Midterm Election and the Santa Barbara County election.

November 5, 2018

Campus Dems and College Republicans Prepare for Midterm Election

By Isabell Liu, Nyah Scott, Laila Voss

In addition to creating spaces for students to discuss and learn more about politics, both organizations have been canvassing for candidates aligned with their respective views.

November 2, 2018

Southern California Edison Admits to Being a Source of the Thomas Fire

By Amira Garewal

SCE is now awaiting permission from CAL FIRE to further its investigation into the causes of the Thomas Fire.

November 1, 2018

SBMTD Moves Busses to Increase Capacity on Line 28

By Shan He

UCSB students also make up significant portions of ridership on several other lines, particularly during the academic year.

November 1, 2018

Quiet Pre-Halloween Weekend, Police Expect Next Weekend to Be Similar

By Arturo Martinez Rivera, Nyah Scott

In an effort to deter the unmanageable crowds that accompanied Halloween festivities in I.V. prior to 2014, UCSB runs an annual advertising campaign that encourages Halloween celebrants to “keep it local.”

November 1, 2018

CSD Finalizes Contract with UCPD for Interpersonal Violence Investigator

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Several organizations have pushed for the implementation of an interpersonal violence investigator in I.V.

October 23, 2018

Decedent Found on Camino Del Sur Beach Identified as UCSB Student

By Evelyn Spence

There are no obvious signs of foul play. A final cause of death is pending lab results, Calderon said.

October 18, 2018

CSD To Remain Undecided Over UUT Low-Income Exemption Until Feb. 2019

By Evelyn Spence

The UUT, an eight percent tax on electricity, gas, garbage disposal, sewage and water services, is the I.V. Community Services District’s main source of funding.

October 17, 2018

Goleta Resident Arrested for Burglary on Del Playa Drive

By Max Abrams

Lara Mendoza was eventually found by law enforcement a few hours later at the corner of Camino Del Sur and Del Playa.

October 16, 2018

EAOP Still Works to Help Low-Income Students 40 Years Later

By Ashley Rusch

Over the years, the program's focus has shifted to targeting low-income, first-generation students who do not have readily available access to college services.