Isla Vista

September 15, 2021

New Community Fridge Brings Free Produce to Isla Vista

By Melea Maglalang

According to the founder, people are free to drop off and pick up food from the fridge as needed.

September 14, 2021

UCSB Moves Forward With Hotel Housing

By Atmika Iyer

The University & Community Housing Services described the hotel solution as a temporary, emergency solution only available during Fall Quarter 2021.

September 13, 2021

Isla Vista Food Not Bombs: More Than Just Meals, It’s ‘Basic Decency’

By Ellah Foster

The Isla Vista chapter consists of roughly 25 committed volunteers but is in contact with over 100 community members for meal-making opportunities.

September 9, 2021

SB UAW2865 Holds Meeting in Response to Housing Crisis

By Asumi Shuda

The topic of discussion was the housing crisis, as well as the COVID-19 delta variant, and the university’s response to the countless students facing houselessness in the fall. 

September 7, 2021

Homegrown Cannabis Dispensary ‘The Farmacy’ Lays Down Roots in I.V.

By Holly Rusch

The Farmacy tentatively plans to open its doors either by the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022 at 6555 Pardall Road.

September 7, 2021

Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Aug. 28

By Atmika Iyer

UCPD detectives have been investigating the sexual assault, and the investigation is ongoing. 

September 3, 2021

2020 Census Data Shows Demographic Shifts In I.V.

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

According to the Census, in the last 10 years, the population of I.V. and number of people living in UCSB-affiliated housing increased by 678 and 1,436, respectively.

September 1, 2021

GUSD Staff Vaxxed and Masked for 2021-22 School Year

By Alice Zhang

GUSD's COVID Safety Plan includes guidance on learning options, health screenings, school meetings, contact tracing and layers of safety in the classroom. 

August 25, 2021

Isla Vista Facing Historic Housing Shortage Ahead of Fall Quarter 2021

By Asumi Shuda, Sindhu Ananthavel

As the university prepares for Fall Quarter 2021, students are grappling with a housing crisis on an unprecedented scale.

August 25, 2021

IVCSD Budget Increases by 6% in New Fiscal Year

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

Though total spending is only proposed to increase by 6%, a few programs, such as operations, community programs and parking, have major allocation changes.

August 1, 2021

Isla Vista Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The arrestee, 36-year-old Jered Harwin, currently remains in custody at Santa Barbara County Jail with no bail.

July 27, 2021

Santa Barbara County Sees 400% Increase in COVID-19 Cases Within the Past Month

By Atmika Iyer

Ansorg emphasized that the new surge is primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals and that the current metrics have the county at the brink of the purple tier.

July 22, 2021

Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Zachary Coughlin Found Guilty of 14 Charges

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Coughlin was arrested and charged on May 19, 2020, following social media reports of his behavior.

July 22, 2021

Board of Supervisors Approves New Emergency Shelter For Houseless Residents in I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

This project will be run by Good Samaritan Shelter — an agency that works to provide temporary, emergency and/or transitional housing and support services for houseless residents.

July 19, 2021

SBCPHD Recommends All County Residents Wear Masks Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status

By Atmika Iyer

The purpose of the recommendation is to provide “an extra precautionary measure for those who are fully vaccinated, and to ensure easy verification that all unvaccinated people are masked.”

July 15, 2021

County-Appointed IVCSD Director Bob Geis Retires

By Atmika Iyer

During the IVCSD July 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution honoring Bob Geis and his work as he leaves the CSD to join his wife in retirement.