County

October 12, 2024

IVCSD tightens budget for first time after revenue drop-offs

By Lizzy Rager

The IVCSD tightened its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year after falling short of projected revenue by $100,000 in the last fiscal year.

September 5, 2024

IVCSD aims to implement parking enforcement pilot program

By Peter Nuñez

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors is recommending a parking pilot program which would enforce stricter rules for parking in Isla Vista.

May 24, 2024

IVCSD parking and mobility town hall reveals ambitious parking solutions

By Lizzy Rager

Dixon Resources Unlimited and the IVCSD collaborated to collect a year's worth of parking data in Isla Vista at a May 14 town hall.

May 24, 2024

IVFP plans to significantly increase police presence for Deltopia 2025

By Lizzy Rager

IVFP Lieutenant Garrett TeSlaa said policing will "triple" next Deltopia. The decision follows an unprecedented number of citations and medical emergency calls this year.

May 17, 2024

EVPLA hosts health and safety town hall, centers harm-reduction and peer support

By Lizzy Rager

With around 30 attendees, the event was the third town hall this year by the External Vice President for Local Affairs.

May 6, 2024

IVRPD hosts bike tour, discusses park amenities

By Amitha Bhat

Throughout the tour, board members discussed ways for community members to enjoy the parks while seated, highlighting seating materials and forms.

May 6, 2024

IVCRC holds annual Pardall Carnival

By Michelle Cisneros

Roughly 800 community members attended to experience live music, free food catering, games, a 30-foot Ferris wheel, a mechanical bull and live music.

May 6, 2024

Supervisor Capps holds housing and safety listening session after cliff fall incident

By Lizzy Rager

Attendees discussed long-term solutions for cliff erosion, erratic college student behavior and the balance between enforcing safe solutions and not interfering with oceanside views

April 25, 2024

UCSB alumnus dies in cliff fatality, community emphasizes raising fence heights

By Lizzy Rager

He was the 14th person to die in a cliff fatality in the past 20 years and the second to die in the past year following another cliff fatality in the summer.

April 12, 2024

6641 Del Playa Drive property’s backyard fence collapses into ocean

By Asumi Shuda

The property owner, St. George & Associates, replaced the fence and inspected the cliff later that same day, determining that the dwelling “is not in any danger.”

April 12, 2024

SocialEats closes after five months of business

By Josh Rhodes

The eatery shut down due to financial difficulties that resulted in staff not being paid and neglect by ownership, according to staff.

April 10, 2024

Deltopia in full-throttle with record-level citations, massive crowds

By Lizzy Rager

The 13th annual unsanctioned street festival saw over 20,000 attendees, record-level citations and overwhelmed medical emergency services by early Saturday morning.

April 2, 2024

Community entities promote Deltopia-preparedness efforts

By Lizzy Rager

The 13th annual Deltopia will be the first to take place under the new social ordinances and temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program.

March 19, 2024

Dank Bowl Kitchen closes, Yetz’s Bagels pop-up to take over

By Lizzy Rager

Dank Bowl Kitchen will officially close on Thursday, March 21, and will be replaced by Yetz’s Bagels, under the same owner. The closure marks an end to 14 years of Dank Bowl Kitchen bread bowls.

March 17, 2024

EVPLA, community members question Restorative Justice Program suspension at Deltopia Town Hall

By Lizzy Rager

A.S. EVPLA hosted the first-ever Deltopia Town Hall with panelists from IVFP, UCPD and more. Attendees questioned the RJ suspension and how the county and University is preparing for Deltopia.

March 10, 2024

SBC Supervisor Capps hosts community safety meeting about bluff safety, seeks public suggestions

By Grace Medecki

Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), Santa Barbara County Parks Department staff and other community leaders joined Capps to speak on the progress and completed improvements to ensure bluff safety.