Isla Vista

UCSB hosts free children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic; Set to give second doses this week

August 28, 2022 by

The center gave its first doses on July 27 and will administer second doses of the vaccine on Aug. 24 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Timeline: Historic housing shortage leaves students waiting for additional campus housing to be built

August 28, 2022 by and

During Fall Quarter 2021, UCSB grappled with an unprecedented housing crisis that shocked the community as students returned for in-person instruction.
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I.V. attempted kidnapper sentenced to seven years in state prison

August 27, 2022 by

The Port Hueneme resident pleaded guilty in April to attempted kidnapping and multiple counts of indecent exposure.
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Student arrested for hiding cameras in I.V. bathroom has charges dismissed, larger investigation still underway

August 25, 2022 by

The former student is still under investigation for potential charges in the future as law enforcement continues to review footage from multiple cameras.
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Armed subject inside building on Camino Pescadero

August 18, 2022 by and

UCPD and SBSO have closed the 760 block of Camino Pescadero until further notice. 
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Santa Barbara confirms three confirmed cases of monkeypox

August 10, 2022 by

The three local adults are currently in isolation, and Public Health completed the contact tracing process to identify anyone who possibly had contact with them. 
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SBSO Arrests Suspect for Stalking and Hate Crimes in I.V.

June 3, 2022 by

The arrest follows a timely warning sent by the UC Santa Barbara Police Department to the campus community on May 31.
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Isla Vista Tragedies Renew Conversations Around Balcony and Cliff Safety

May 28, 2022 by

The hazardous nature of the balconies and cliffs along Del Playa Drive have been a long-posed concern to the I.V. community.
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I.V. Recreation & Park District Looks to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

May 26, 2022 by

The anniversary coincides with Halloween — a holiday that the IVRPD celebrated last year with its first-ever Haunted Pumpkin Patch at Estero Park.
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Isla Vista Beach Closure Lifted

May 25, 2022 by

The initial beach closure was issued on May 19.
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IVRPD and Pacific Coast Land Design Discuss Plans To Renovate Greek Park

May 23, 2022 by

Community members identified Greek Park as the second-most priority for renovations — following Pardall Gardens — in a survey conducted by the Isla Vista Recreation and & Park District in early 20...
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I.V. Voters to Vote on Variety of Candidates for June Primary Elections

May 21, 2022 by

For Santa Barbara County, representatives for Congress, California State Assembly and the second district supervisor are on the ballot.
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Isla Vista Recreation and Park District Reflects on Projects, Celebrates its Many Parks

May 18, 2022 by

In addition to park improvement projects, IVRPD also worked to organize more recreational events to build a sense of community as students returned for the in-person school year. 
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Isla Vista Youth Projects Seeks Funding for Family Advocate Position

May 13, 2022 by

The family advocate would connect Isla Vista families to financial, social and parenting resources.
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in and Around Isla Vista

May 11, 2022 by

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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