Isla Vista

I.V. Self-Governance Bill Approved

October 8, 2015 by

Student leaders are confident that moves to establish a board of local representatives for I.V. will be successful   Governor Jerry Brown signed Assemblymember Das Williams’ Isla Vista self-gov...
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Finance Report Unveils Self-Governance Study

October 8, 2015 by

The study investigates the financial feasibility of several options for the self-governance of Isla Vista, and will be used to inform residents and help with ongoing planning The Fund for Santa Barb...
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Stakeholders Revisit I.V. Self-Governance

October 7, 2015 by

Isla Vista residents, students and county officials met for the weekly stakeholders’ meeting at the I.V. Clinic Tuesday night hosted by Assemblymember Das Williams’s office to discuss self-governa...
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Pizza With Police Focuses on I.V. Halloween Plans

October 5, 2015 by

UC Santa Barbara Police Department (UCPD) and Associated Students co-hosted Pizza with Police Thursday night at Pizza My Heart.
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A.S. Discusses Halloween, Party System, Bills

October 1, 2015 by and

The Associated Students Senate met Wednesday night at the Flying A room in the UCen to discuss changes to the A.S. Legal Code regarding political party formation and election regulations.
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Carnival To Feature Games, Food

October 1, 2015 by

Patrons will enjoy a Ferris Wheel, games, prizes and free food at the seventh annual Pardall Carnival on Pardall Road.
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How to Stay Safe Without Staying In

September 24, 2015 by

Daily Nexus sat down with three students from the Associated Students Public Safety Commission to give you the tips you need to have a safe time out on the streets of I.V.
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I.V. Parking Safety, Efficiency Under Scrutiny

September 24, 2015 by

SB County Planning Commission meeting to address questionable survey claiming 15 percent increase in parking availability, gather accurate data regarding state of parking
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Motives for Recent I.V. Church Vandalism Under Investigation

September 23, 2015 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department is currently investigating the vandalism of St. Michael’s University Church that occurred on Sept. 10.
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Nexus Update: I.V. Writes to Keep Plastino

September 23, 2015 by

Isla Vista stakeholders drafted a letter to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown requesting Plastino’s term as the IVFP lieutenant be extended. Long-term residents, students and university and co...
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AB 3 Heads to Gov. Brown Following Senate Passing

September 17, 2015 by

California State Assemblymember Das Williams’s Assembly Bill 3 (AB 3), which seeks to create a Community Services District (CSD) in Isla Vista, passed the California Senate and Assembly on Sept. 11 ...
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Santa Barbara Ad Aims to Rebrand Isla Vista

September 17, 2015 by

The Isla Vista Safe Committee recently developed an ad campaign to be released this week in an effort to rebrand I.V. as safe and to notify the public of changes, including additional lighting, fences...
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DA Report Finds Police’s Actions Last May 23 To Be Lawful and in Self Defense

September 10, 2015 by

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s (DA) Office stated law enforcement officers involved in the events of May 23 last year acted lawfully and in self defense during the gunfire ...
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SB County Planning Commission Finds an Increase in I.V. Parking, Community Disagrees

September 7, 2015 by

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission held a meeting Wednesday morning to review recommendations from the Planning and Development staff concerning parking in Isla Vista.
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UCSB Pledges $1.4 Million to Isla Vista Self-Governance

September 6, 2015 by

UC Santa Barbara announced through a letter of commitment this week that the university will fund $1.4 million to the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD) if it is established.
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