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How did we get to Deltopia, the UCSB spring street festival?

April 14, 2025 by

Deltopia is more than 20 years old. How did the annual unsanctioned street festival get here, and where is the UCSB tradition heading now?
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Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

April 10, 2025 by

During their busiest time of the year, Isla Vista businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia weekend’s activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches...
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Volunteers clean up 800 pounds of trash after Deltopia

April 10, 2025 by

Volunteers clad in neon safety vests and equipped with trash grabbers picked up waste from the streets of Isla Vista on Apr. 6, following Deltopia, the annual unsanctioned street festival.
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IVCSD Spring Festival promotes safety with performances and free food, away from Deltopia action

April 10, 2025 by

IVCSD hosted its Spring Festival on April 5 in an attempt to draw Deltopia attendees away from Del Playa Drive and mitigate crowds.
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Deltopia sees increased citations, medical emergencies, arrests amidst larger police presence

April 9, 2025 by

With an estimated 25,000 attendees, this year's Deltopia saw a record number of citations and arrests amidst a larger police presence.
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IVCSD discusses potential shuttle service and other parking solutions

April 7, 2025 by

As new housing developments prop up around Isla Vista, the IVCSD discussed potential parking mitigation efforts including a shuttle service
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Campus and community organizations promote resources ahead of Deltopia

April 2, 2025 by

Community entities have begun preparing for Deltopia, where the Restorative Justice Program will be suspended like last year, alongside a larger police presence.
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State agencies and prominent community members discuss Sable at town hall

April 1, 2025 by and

Senator Monique Limón and Assembly Member Gregg Hart hosted a town hall to share information on the restart of the Santa Ynez Unit by Sable Offshore.
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Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges

March 31, 2025 by

Jackson Kyle Jue was accused of attempted murder, second-degree robbery, carrying a concealed firearm and other felony charges.
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UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms

March 28, 2025 by

Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family. 
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IVCSD purchases $50,000 of Co-op memberships for community members

March 22, 2025 by

IVCSD purchased $50,000 in shares of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative in an attempt to reduce parking congestion in Isla Vista.
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Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord

March 21, 2025 by

Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was found 330 miles away, late Thursday night.
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Woman injured in Isla Vista shooting, suspect still at large

March 20, 2025 by

Near the Santa Ynez apartments last night, a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery. The suspect evaded police and remains at-large.
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Community comes together to “beautify” Isla Vista through Community Care Project

March 10, 2025 by

Joined by UC Santa Barbara students and community members, volunteers and event organizers redeveloped areas of Isla Vista through art, gardening and cleanups. 
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Let’s be blunt: Cannabis town hall

March 8, 2025 by

Professionals discuss the risks and benefits of cannabis-use, including its benefits for mental health and reducing stress
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