News

November 2, 2026

A.S. senator runs for IVRPD Board of Directors in midterm election

By Elijah Obando

Endorsed by the Democratic Party, A.S. Senator Alec GeoSimonian is running for a seat on the IVRPD Board of Directors in the Nov. 3 election.

October 30, 2026

An update on Sable Offshore developments

By Wynne Bendell

In March, Sable Offshore restarted oil production from the Santa Ynez Unit after 11 years of inactivity, following a 2015 rupture that spilled over 100,000 gallons of crude oil near Refugio Beach. 

October 30, 2026

Full house of horrors: Poker Club hosts Halloween-themed tournament

By Lillian Buffalo

The Poker club hosted a Halloween-themed poker tournament on October 25th, in the Student Resource Building.

October 29, 2026

Gaucho Gaming hosts annual Game-A-Thon

By Dylan Vo

UC Santa Barbara’s Gaucho Gaming hosted its annual “Game-A-Thon” on Oct. 25 at the Corwin Pavilion, with over 230 people in attendance.

October 29, 2026

I.V. midterm election voter guide

By Elle West

The 2026 midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

October 29, 2026

Measure E2026 proposes utility tax increase

By Wynne Bendell

Measure E2026 is a proposed utility tax increase for I.V. residents that will be on the primary election ballot on Nov. 3.

October 28, 2026

A week in UC news

By Wynne Bendell

UC Berkeley sued for not disclosing existence of records, UC Davis Equestrian team files discrimination lawsuit, scientists win Ernest Orlando Lawrence Awards

October 28, 2026

Senate endorses Measure E2026 on I.V. ballot

By Elijah Obando

The Associated Students 77th Senate passed a resolution endorsing Measure E2026 — a utility tax increase on Isla Vista residents — at its Oct. 21 meeting. 

October 28, 2026

El Centro volunteer denied reinstatement, University clashes with student advocacy

By Julia Sanabria

The El Centro expansion committee was recently met with a hindrance when longtime UC Santa Barbara affiliate, Marisela Marquez, was denied official volunteer status.

October 23, 2026

CUEL hosts third annual Eco Expo

By Isabel Laezman

The UC Santa Barbara Greti U. Croft Center for Undergraduate Environmental Leadership hosted their third annual Eco Expo on Oct. 12, showcasing campus environmental organizations, initiatives, academic programs and other...

October 23, 2026

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman Discusses the Rise of Christian Nationalism in America at Book Talk

By Annika Farin, Hannah Wauson

U.S. Rep Jared Huffman visited UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 13 to discuss his new book, “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism.” 

October 22, 2026

Billionaire Tom Steyer speaks at Campbell Hall

By Elle West, Abigail Sylvester

Tom Steyer, a billionaire, philanthropist, businessman and environmental advocate spoke to UC Santa Barbara students on Oct. 13 in Campbell Hall.

October 22, 2026

IVCSD plans to permanently use Soltopia’s harm reduction methods every weekend

By Elijah Obando

The Isla Vista Community Services District directors supported a proposed weekend harm-reduction program for Del Playa Drive at its Oct. 13 meeting.

October 21, 2026

A week in UC news

By Wynne Bendell

CA public college students pass through CalFresh barrier, D.O.E. awards CAL researchers funding for research and UCSD staff attend student protests undercover.

October 21, 2026

Senate hears update on lagoon lights and cameras, tax on I.V. ballot

By Elijah Obando

UCSB representatives presented the lagoon lighting and camera path project design proposal to the 77th A.S. Senate at its Oct. 14 meeting. 

October 21, 2026

UC students are increasingly failing introductory math courses, UCSB reports highest pass rates

By Wynne Bendell

The number of first-year UC students failing introductory math classes has doubled in the past five years. However, UCSB has reported the lowest failure rate.