County

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 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 14, 2026

PETA protests Raising Cane’s opening in Goleta

By Olive Thompson

Demonstrators from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protested the new Raising Cane's location on Hollister Avenue in Goleta on Oct. 12.

October 9, 2026

Santa Barbara City ends contract with Flock, A.S. condemns local use

By Wynne Bendell

The Santa Barbara City Council voted to end their contract with Flock Safety, a manufacturer of automated license plate readers, on Aug. 23. 

September 6, 2026

Analyzing one year of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

By Lucy Wellons

A spatial, temporal and population demographic analysis of I.C.E. presence and community response from June 8, 2025 to June 31, 2026.

August 28, 2026

The struggles of owning a small business in a college town

By Elijah Obando

At the start of each academic year, new students discover what Isla Vista has to offer while returning students flock back to their favorite spots.

August 21, 2026

A.S. Executive appointed to IVCSD Board of Directors

By Levi Kauffman

The A.S. External Vice President for Local Affairs was appointed to the Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors at its Aug. 11 meeting.

August 20, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe to rebuild after fire

By Levi Kauffman

Deja Vu Cafe plans to rebuild after a fire burnt the interior of the nearly 40-year-old restaurant in Isla Vista, according to owner and founder John Djamali.

August 18, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe burns

By Levi Kauffman

A fire broke out inside Deja Vu Cafe in Isla Vista during the early hours of Aug. 18.

July 13, 2026

Coastal commission under investigation by Trump administration

By Elijah Obando

NOAA launched an official review of the CCC in an effort to bypass state legislation, following a request from Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. 

July 1, 2026

IVCSD debate, compromise on resolution to place tax measure on ballot

By Levi Kauffman

The IVCSD Board approved a resolution placing the Increased Municipal Infrastructure & Services Measure on the November ballot at their June 23 meeting.

June 17, 2026

IVCSD addresses community concerns at town hall

By Elle West

The Isla Vista Community Services District held a town hall on May 27 to answer questions about parking, taxes, safety, cityhood, sustainability and more. 

June 5, 2026

IVCSD introduces last IVFP lieutenant ever, discusses policing after budget cuts

By Levi Kauffman, Yogita Sharma

The Isla Vista Community Services District was introduced to IVFP Lieutenant Thomas Green and heard reports from various programs at its May 26 meeting.

May 29, 2026

Biweekly I.C.E. Sighting Report

By Lucy Wellons

Information is primarily sourced from community alerts from the 805UndocuFund. A full map of I.C.E. sightings can be found on the Daily Nexus website.