Isla Vista

January 19, 2023

All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

By Asumi Shuda

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.

January 17, 2023

Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

By Asumi Shuda

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.

January 9, 2023

UCSB cancels classes; Santa Barbara County issues flash flood warning, immediate evacuation orders amid heavy rain

By Asumi Shuda, Mark Alfred

Academic Senate Divisional Chair Susannah Scott confirmed in a statement to the Nexus that UC Santa Barbara classes are canceled today and tomorrow.

January 6, 2023

I.V. surfer caught in bluffs during high surf advisory, sustained no injuries

By Asumi Shuda

The incident occurred in light of the high surf advisory issued for the southwestern and southeastern Santa Barbara County coast, effective from 1:27 a.m. today to 6 a.m. tomorrow.

January 4, 2023

UCSB, SBC issue warnings, evacuations amid heavy rain fall

By Asumi Shuda

The evacuation order will continue until it is deemed safe by the county for civilians to return home.

November 20, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

November 12, 2022

New Department of Homeland Security rule aims to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program amid court scrutiny

By Asumi Shuda

There are nearly 3,460 DACA participants enrolled at a University of California (UC) campus annually.

November 11, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

November 10, 2022

Gaucho Grocery Shuttle set to launch in Isla Vista

By Melea Maglalang

The main objective of the project is to combat food insecurity by hosting a direct route to local grocery stores, thus providing a more convenient mode of transportation with a reliable schedule.

November 10, 2022

National Weather Service issues wind and flood advisories for Santa Barbara County

By Asumi Shuda

The advisories warned recipients of minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas and roadways, according to Noozhawk.

November 7, 2022

EVPLA Office hosts voter registration fair ahead of midterms

By Asumi Shuda

The voter guide contained information on voting rights and ballot drop-off boxes in I.V. and on UCSB’s campus, as well as information on California propositions.

November 6, 2022

I.V. Recreation & Park District celebrates 50th anniversary

By Nisha Malley

Community members across generations gathered to celebrate the history of IVRPD, with current and former board members, local elected officials and UC Santa Barbara staff in attendance.

November 6, 2022

IVRPD hosts 2022 ‘Haunted Pumpkin Patch’ Festival

By Aastha Kashyap

The Halloween festival offered two nights of silent disco, a costume contest, a live “Thriller” flash mob performance by World Dance for Humanity and Día de los Muertos altars.

November 3, 2022

SBSO arrests suspected Goleta vegetation fire arsonist

By Asumi Shuda

The suspect was arrested on Nov. 3 on a misdemeanor of obstructing a peace officer, a felony charge of arson and a misdemeanor of possession of a controlled substance.