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Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

July 17, 2025 by

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 
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Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

July 16, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.
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Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista

July 15, 2025 by

Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday. 
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UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries

July 11, 2025 by

Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.
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UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

July 8, 2025 by

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
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Several I.C.E. vehicles spotted in lower west Santa Barbara

July 8, 2025 by and

According to the 805 Immigrant Coalition, several Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles have been spotted in the lower west area of Santa Barbara this morning.
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Daily Nexus I.C.E. Sighting Tracker

July 4, 2025 by and

The Nexus has launched an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Sighting Tracker in light of recent raids in Goleta as part of nationwide expansions in I.C.E. activity.
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Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

June 25, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 
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Senate completes its final agenda of the year

June 25, 2025 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate held its final meetings of the year on May 28 and June 4. Senators heard public comments and finished its final agenda.
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A.S. resolution passes, stipulating UCSB to recognize Armenian Genocide

June 20, 2025 by

The 75th Senate passed a resolution urging administration to honor Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and condemn any denial of the Armenian Genocide.
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Executive Vice Chancellor David Marshall named UCSB interim chancellor

June 16, 2025 by

David Marshall, the executive vice chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, will serve as the interim chancellor starting July 15.
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Sable pipeline halts production, students voice concerns, hope

June 16, 2025 by

Recent legal actions have hindered Sable Offshore’s plan to restart the Las Flores Pipeline. UCSB Stop Sable has continued to oppose the pipeline.
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MCC reviews Holistic Safety Plan

June 16, 2025 by

The MultiCultural Center hosted a forum to reflect on the implementation of their Holistic Safety Plan over the past year, as well as discuss upcoming plans. 
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National Guard stops near Home Depot in Goleta

June 8, 2025 by

Earlier today, several vehicles belonging to the National Guard were reportedly stationed near the Home Depot in Goleta. The vehicles have since left the area.
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Third annual IVCSD yard sale promotes sustainability as community prepares for move-out

June 6, 2025 by

From 68 Pasado to 65 Segovia, the Isla Vista Community Services District helped residents organize yard sales ahead of the end of the academic year.
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