County

February 7, 2024

SBC Fire Department evacuates 6700 block dwelling following fence damage from storm, bluff erosion

By Asumi Shuda

SBC Fire Department evacuated approximately 45 residents at 10 a.m Tuesday.

January 28, 2024

Supervisor Capps discusses new developments to I.V. Bluff Safety Plan

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The newest developments to the eight-step safety plan include further discussions on lighting, horticulture and enforcement surrounding cliff safety.

January 26, 2024

UCSB A.S. C.O.D.E. reveals new Disability Cultural Center

By Asumi Shuda

The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) is estimated to open to the public by the end of winter quarter.

January 25, 2024

Santa Barbara County plans new housing project in Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Dubbed “St. George Residential Building,” owner of St. George & Associates Ed St. George filed the project’s application on Aug. 3, 2022.

January 20, 2024

Board of Supervisors discusses priorities for affordable housing, rezoning

By Asumi Shuda

County Director of Planning & Development Lisa Plowman led a conversation with Fifth District County Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Lavagnino to discuss approaches toward affordable housing and rezoning.

November 19, 2023

IVRPD hosts Bark Party for dogs, owners

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held its second-ever Bark Party on Nov. 8 at Sueno Park. The event was an opportunity for owners and pets in Isla Vista to meet other dogs and take advantage of the tips and ...

November 9, 2023

I.V. local government, UCSB organizations host Día de los Muertos events

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Annmarie Fan

Isla Vista’s local government and UC Santa Barbara campus organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos with several events late last week. Día de los Muertos dates back to the ancient Aztecs and is celebrated annually...

November 9, 2023

SB County Board of Supervisors unanimously pass Supervisor Capps’ bluff safety plan

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors convened on Nov. 7 and unanimously passed Supervisor Laura Capps’ Isla Vista bluff safety plan. Capps’ eight-step plan details proposed safety measures to ensure increase...

November 2, 2023

Isla Vista Districts hold Halloween Events

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Kelsey Scott-Otis

IVCSD holds Halloween Community Festival The Isla Vista Community Services District held its first Halloween Community Festival on Saturday Oct. 28 at 976 Embarcadero Del Mar. The festival featured live music, vendors an...

October 30, 2023

IVRPD holds bike tour, proposes I.V. park improvements

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held a community bike tour with its board of directors on Oct. 21. The tour group visited different parks throughout Isla Vista and discussed proposed updates to play structu...

October 26, 2023

UCSB, local entities outline law enforcement, safety information on Halloween weekend

By Asumi Shuda

During the hours from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Oct. 26 and Nov. 4, I.V. residents are prohibited from playing live recorded music that can be heard outside their residence.

October 22, 2023

IVCSD October 10 Meeting Recap

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

IVCSD approves updated festival ordinance, social host ordinance  The Isla Vista Community Services District approved amendments to the festival ordinance and social host ordinance at its meeting on Oct. 10 meeting.  O...

October 20, 2023

EVPLA hosts Halloween town hall, discusses public safety in I.V.

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The External Vice President for Local Affairs held a Halloween town hall meeting on Oct. 17 with community safety leaders to answer questions and share opinions on public safety in Isla Vista. The meeting featured seven ...

October 6, 2023

SB County, Supervisor Capps present I.V. bluff safety plan

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Santa Barbara County 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps, alongside county staff, presented an eight-step bluff safety plan on Sept. 28 ahead of the start of the 2023-24 year. The safety plan followed the passing of Sant...

October 5, 2023

UC community reacts to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s passing

By Asumi Shuda

Dianne Feinstein served as California’s senior senator and was the longest-serving female senator in history.

September 23, 2023

IVCSD cleans I.V. streets with Earthcomb, launch move-in education program

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Isla Vista Community Services District partnered with environmental organization Earthcomb LLC to expel post move-out litter on the streets of Isla Vista this summer and launched a Move-In Education and Resource Camp...