County

November 11, 2024

Former UC union organizer Wendy Santamaria runs for Santa Barbara City Council

By Salma Maytorena

UCSB alum and former AFSCME Union Representative Wendy Santamaria is running for Santa Barbara City Council representing District 1.

November 8, 2024

Halloween crimes decline in 2024

By Lizzy Rager

Oct. 25, the day before the ordinances went into effect, saw the most crimes for October with 12 arrests and over 100 citations.

November 8, 2024

IVRPD hosts fourth annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch

By Jack Dindia

The IVRPD event featured carnival games, Halloween characters, silent movies, a photo booth, a silent disco, a costume contest and free pumpkins. 

November 8, 2024

IVCC will pick up pumpkins for compost on Nov. 7

By Jack Dindia

Isla Vista Compost Collective is holding a “Great Pumpkin Pick Up” on Nov. 7. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m., and residents can sign-up through a Google Form

October 18, 2024

Supervisor Capps details progress of eight-step I.V. Bluff Safety Plan

By Conor Kelly

Updates include a policy requiring owners to submit measurements of distance between the bluff’s edge twice a year.

October 17, 2024

I.V. Small Artists Co-Op, I.V. Flea host market

By Dexter LaViolette

The Isla Vista Small Artists Co-Op and Isla Vista Flea co-hosted a market on Oct. 12 at the Isla Vista Community Center, a swap meet, curated clothing sales, performers and food vendors. 

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.”