County

July 15, 2025

Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista

By Michelle Cisneros

Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday. 

July 11, 2025

UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries

By Iris Guo

Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.

July 8, 2025

Several I.C.E. vehicles spotted in lower west Santa Barbara

By Shayla Prasad, Anusha Singh

According to the 805 Immigrant Coalition, several Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles have been spotted in the lower west area of Santa Barbara this morning.

July 4, 2025

Daily Nexus I.C.E. Sighting Tracker

By Anusha Singh, Michelle Cisneros

The Nexus has launched an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Sighting Tracker in light of recent raids in Goleta as part of nationwide expansions in I.C.E. activity.

June 25, 2025

Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

By Jack Dindia

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 

June 16, 2025

Sable pipeline halts production, students voice concerns, hope

By Michelle Cisneros

Recent legal actions have hindered Sable Offshore’s plan to restart the Las Flores Pipeline. UCSB Stop Sable has continued to oppose the pipeline.

June 8, 2025

National Guard stops near Home Depot in Goleta

By Michelle Cisneros

Earlier today, several vehicles belonging to the National Guard were reportedly stationed near the Home Depot in Goleta. The vehicles have since left the area.

June 6, 2025

Third annual IVCSD yard sale promotes sustainability as community prepares for move-out

By Levi Kauffman

From 68 Pasado to 65 Segovia, the Isla Vista Community Services District helped residents organize yard sales ahead of the end of the academic year.

May 30, 2025

IVCSD hosts e-waste drop-off event

By Lucy Wellons

IVCSD hosted a free electronic waste drop-off as part of a larger initiative to lessen the impact of waste that move-out season places on the local area. 

May 29, 2025

I.V. Food Co-op reaches May fundraising target

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has fundraised a total of $55,170, meeting its previously set goal of $50,000 by mid-may.

May 28, 2025

Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

By Michelle Cisneros

Last night, a group of suspects assaulted two people at Tierra De Fortuna Park, stealing property from the victims. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the crime. 

May 23, 2025

I.V. Food Co-op increases fundraising goals

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has increased its total fundraising goals for 2025 and 2026 to a sum of $1 million, cooperative board members said at an emergency town hall held over Zoom on May 15. 

May 23, 2025

IVCSD debriefs community task force meeting

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD debriefed the Isla Vista Safe meeting held on May 7 to find areas of improvement and ways to collaborate between local law enforcement.

May 22, 2025

Sable announces pipeline restarting on anniversary of 2015 spill

By Michelle Cisneros

Sable Offshore oil and gas company restarted oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit on May 15, according to a announcement the same day as the Refugio Beach oil spill anniversary.

May 14, 2025

County board of supervisors unanimously approve I.V. Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program

By Lizzy Rager

The rental inspection program will employ inspectors to check if units in Isla Vista are up to building and health code standards.

May 9, 2025

Housing Co-op at financial risk, begins fundraising

By Wynne Bendell

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative’s longevity as affordable housing is at risk due to unexpected renovation costs, which have outpaced rental rate increases.