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I.V. resident falls off Del Playa balcony during Saturday party, uninjured

February 29, 2024 by

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

February 24, 2024 by and

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

February 22, 2024 by

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

February 9, 2024 by

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

February 8, 2024 by

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

February 7, 2024 by

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

January 28, 2024 by

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

January 26, 2024 by

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

January 25, 2024 by

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

January 20, 2024 by

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

November 19, 2023 by

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

November 9, 2023 by and

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

November 9, 2023 by

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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Isla Vista Districts hold Halloween Events

November 2, 2023 by and

IVCSD holds Halloween Community Festival The Isla Vista Community Services District held its first Halloween Community Festival on Saturday Oct. 28 at 976 Embarcadero Del Mar. The festival featured li...
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IVRPD holds bike tour, proposes I.V. park improvements

October 30, 2023 by

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held a community bike tour with its board of directors on Oct. 21. The tour group visited different parks throughout Isla Vista and discussed proposed upd...
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