County

What to expect for Deltopia 2024: Social ordinance, cliff safety, restorative justice

The Nexus spoke with I.V. community officials to evaluate how the social ordinances, ongoing cliff safety measures and the temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program will affect Deltopia.
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SB Sheriff’s Office to suspend restorative justice program April 6-7, Deltopia weekend

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs announced the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will suspend the restorative justice program in Isla Vista from 6 ...
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I.V. resident falls off Del Playa balcony during Saturday party, uninjured

The resident was allegedly attending a party and attempted to bypass partygoers by climbing over the railing, slipping and falling in the process.
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Several at-risk Del Playa properties revealed to be left out of storm evacuation alert

Three properties on the 67 block of Del Playa Drive that did not receive warnings were evacuated despite several at-risk properties being warned ahead of the storm, as discussed at a Feb. 13 Board of ...
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I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.
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UC Workers Union calls for UC Regents to divest from Blackstone

Blackstone is a private equity asset manager and a major shareholder of the University of California (UC), contributing $1 billion in Blackstone Real Estate Trust holdings to the University.
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Amendments to outdoor festival, social host ordinances to go into effect Feb. 10

New modifications to Santa Barbara County ordinances will go into effect on Feb. 10, adding and clarifying limitations to social gatherings in Isla Vista. The Outdoor Festivals and Social Host/Nuisanc...
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SBC Fire Department evacuates 6700 block dwelling following fence damage from storm, bluff erosion

SBC Fire Department evacuated approximately 45 residents at 10 a.m Tuesday.
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Supervisor Capps discusses new developments to I.V. Bluff Safety Plan

The newest developments to the eight-step safety plan include further discussions on lighting, horticulture and enforcement surrounding cliff safety.
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UCSB A.S. C.O.D.E. reveals new Disability Cultural Center

The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) is estimated to open to the public by the end of winter quarter.
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Santa Barbara County plans new housing project in Isla Vista

Dubbed “St. George Residential Building,” owner of St. George & Associates Ed St. George filed the project’s application on Aug. 3, 2022.
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Board of Supervisors discusses priorities for affordable housing, rezoning

County Director of Planning & Development Lisa Plowman led a conversation with Fifth District County Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Lavagnino to discuss approaches toward affordable h...
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IVRPD hosts Bark Party for dogs, owners

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held its second-ever Bark Party on Nov. 8 at Sueno Park. The event was an opportunity for owners and pets in Isla Vista to meet other dogs and take advant...
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I.V. local government, UCSB organizations host Día de los Muertos events

Isla Vista’s local government and UC Santa Barbara campus organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos with several events late last week. Día de los Muertos dates back to the ancient Aztecs and is...
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SB County Board of Supervisors unanimously pass Supervisor Capps’ bluff safety plan

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors convened on Nov. 7 and unanimously passed Supervisor Laura Capps’ Isla Vista bluff safety plan. Capps’ eight-step plan details proposed safety measure...
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