County

February 22, 2025

Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.

February 21, 2025

IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar

By Lizzy Rager

Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.

February 20, 2025

SBC allocates $7.2 million to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure in I.V.

By Jack Dindia

The County of Santa Barbara Public Works unveiled a $7.2 million plan to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in Isla Vista.

February 14, 2025

Budget for Spring Festival increased for on-site medical services, ‘sobering center’ as Deltopia alternative

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD approved a $80,000 budget increase for the Spring Festival, a community festival meant to provide an alternative space during Deltopia

February 13, 2025

Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

February 12, 2025

Several Del Playa properties at-risk ahead of forecasted storm, county says

By Lizzy Rager

Santa Barbara County is monitoring over 35 properties on Del Playa Drive ahead of forecasted heavy rain from tonight until Friday. 

February 12, 2025

Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

By Lizzy Rager

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says. 

February 10, 2025

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to open new Sharehouse

By Elta Tracy

The Foodbank of SBC will open a new 57,000 square foot warehouse at 82 Coromar Drive on March 1. Nicknamed “Sharehouse,” the location will store and distribute a greater amount of food.

February 7, 2025

Student organizations launch campaign to stop oil company from restarting local pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

Three student organizations launched a campaign, Stop Sable Pipeline @ UCSB, to stop Houston-based upstream oil company Sable Offshore from restarting the Las Flores Pipeline System.

February 6, 2025

IVCSD approves budget for new tree distribution program

By Jack Dindia

The Isla Vista Community Services District approved the budget for a new tree planting pilot program at their Jan. 28 meeting.

February 4, 2025

Over 300 people protest I.C.E. operations in Santa Barbara

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Roughly 300 people gathered at Milpas Street to protest against ICE operations and express solidarity with the undocumented community of Santa Barbara. 

January 31, 2025

Upward Mobility Summit discusses poverty and housing crisis in Santa Barbara County

By Wynne Bendell

The summit featured panels discussing current initiatives to combat poverty in Santa Barbara County like better food security and housing developments. 

January 31, 2025

IVCSD holds Crisis Preparedness Panel amid LA fires

By Lizzy Rager

The panel featured local experts on fire and emergency management, alongside representatives from the county board of supervisors and a disaster nonprofit.

January 31, 2025

Youtopia brings fix-it fair, affordable clothing to I.V.

By Jack Dindia

Youtopia was held on Jan. 24 from 11-4 p.m. at the I.V. Community Center and People’s Park, featuring vendors with vintage clothing and a fix-it fair.

January 30, 2025

Santa Barbara MTD proposes fare increases

By Michelle Cisneros

For the first time in 16 years, the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District proposed fare increases for most single rides and multi-ride passes due to cuts in federal funding.

January 26, 2025

I.V. Food Co-Op at risk of closure after 50 years of serving community

By Christopher Vargelis

The co-op is at-risk of closure due to declining sales. While they've begun fundraising efforts, they are currently $197,000 short of a $200,000 goal.