County

Community entities promote Deltopia-preparedness efforts

April 2, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

The 13th annual Deltopia will be the first to take place under the new social ordinances and temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program.
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Dank Bowl Kitchen closes, Yetz’s Bagels pop-up to take over

March 19, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

Dank Bowl Kitchen will officially close on Thursday, March 21, and will be replaced by Yetz’s Bagels, under the same owner. The closure marks an end to 14 years of Dank Bowl Kitchen bread bowls.
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EVPLA, community members question Restorative Justice Program suspension at Deltopia Town Hall

March 17, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

A.S. EVPLA hosted the first-ever Deltopia Town Hall with panelists from IVFP, UCPD and more. Attendees questioned the RJ suspension and how the county and University is preparing for Deltopia.
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SBC Supervisor Capps hosts community safety meeting about bluff safety, seeks public suggestions

March 10, 2024 by Grace Medecki

Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), Santa Barbara County Parks Department staff and other community leaders joined Capps to speak on the progress and completed improvements to ensure bluff...
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What to expect for Deltopia 2024: Social ordinance, cliff safety, restorative justice

March 7, 2024 by Lizzy Rager and Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

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

March 6, 2024 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

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

February 29, 2024 by Asumi Shuda

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 Lizzy Rager and Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

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 Asumi Shuda

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 Asumi Shuda

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 Alex Levin

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 Asumi Shuda

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 Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The newest developments to the eight-step safety plan include further discussions on lighting, horticulture and enforcement surrounding cliff safety.
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