Isla Vista

Firefighters Respond to Three Fires in I.V. Early Saturday Morning

The fire was put out by 12:38 a.m.
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Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Set to Open in I.V. in Coming Months

Sophie Xu has begun preparing to open Vons Chicken, a San Jose-based franchise that serves over 10 different renditions of authentic Korean fried chicken.
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IVRPD Appoints Second Year UCSB Student As New Director

Whitner Grange will be joining Carlos Lopez, Pegeen Soutar and Sarah Bernard on the IVRPD Board of Directors.
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Five Years Later, I.V. Honors Victims of 2014 Shooting With Recreation of Original Vigil

As the group made its way through I.V., people stepped out of homes and restaurants to silently watch.
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In Photos | Five Years Since May 23, 2014

Between May 18 through May 23, the Isla Vista community came together to remember the lives lost in the May 23, 2014 I.V. tragedy.
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How We Remember: Five Years of Refusing To Forget

While I.V. might be losing some of its physical reminders of the tragedy, the community has created its own ways to remember and honor the victims.
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Q&A With Gun Control Activist David Hogg

March for Our Lives Co-founder David Hogg sat down with the Daily Nexus to discuss his work this past year and what comes next for him.
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The Beloved Community Project Strives To Serve as a Beacon of Hope

Since its inception, the Beloved Community Project’s organizing committee has helped sponsor and organize a variety of community outreach and healing events in I.V.
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Isla Vista Memorial Project Receives Digital Revival for Fifth Anniversary

The exhibit of spontaneous memorials was unveiled in its new website format this Wednesday.
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In Photos | “Bark Party” Hosts Furry Friends

Saturday's event saw a number of fun games and activities, including a best dog trick contest and musical chairs: dog edition. 
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I.V. CSD Budget Sees About $200,000 Increase in Funding for Next Fiscal Year

The total amount of funding the I.V. CSD expects to receive in the 2019-2020 fiscal year is $1,105,921, compared to $898,337 in 2018-2019.
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Proposed Vending Machine in I.V. Aimed at Addressing Food Insecurity in Near Future

The vending machine is intended to operate 24/7 and will likely be located outside the Isla Vista Community Room at 970 Embarcadero Del Mar.
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Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista

Check out what's going on in Isla Vista this week.
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I.V. CSD Calls on UCPD to Hold Community Meeting Following Recent Allegations

I.V. CSD directors voted unanimously to send a letter to the UCPD.
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Two Local Businessmen Propose Loop Renovations, Face Community Resistance at CSD

Jonathan Wygant and Terry Huggins are interested in redeveloping the area to increase the amount of affordable housing in I.V. as well as to create more startup/incubator spaces.
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