County

SBSO Investigates Robbery at I.V. 7-Eleven

March 11, 2022 by

The SBSO lifted the initial request to avoid the surrounding area until further notice, but the investigation of the incident is still ongoing.
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

March 5, 2022 by and

SBSO eventually located and arrested the suspect with the help of community informants and home security video footage that captured the suspect in his vehicle.
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IVCSD Partners With CBF Productions for Alternative Deltopia Event

March 4, 2022 by

The event will include performers, food, water and seating. 
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UCSB Student Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom Released From Custody; Charges Reduced

February 27, 2022 by

Asinobi was previously held on a $400,000 bail after deputies contacted Asinobi at his residence and uncovered several “surreptitious recording devices."
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Laura Capps Runs for 2nd District Supervisor

February 24, 2022 by

Capps is currently running unopposed, after potential candidate Jonathan Abboud decided not to run for the position.
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Shooting Occurs at Pacifica Suites

February 10, 2022 by and

The shooters fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
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Public Health Urges Students To Remain Vigilant With COVID-19

February 10, 2022 by

Though COVID-19 case rates have been decreasing since the January 2022 surge, public health officials said that students should remain cautious and vigilant about public gatherings regardless. 
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SeaLegs Santa Barbara to Replace Beachside Bar-Café

January 30, 2022 by , and

SeaLegs Santa Barbara is slated to open before the end of Spring Quarter 2022.
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Term in Review: 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann

January 28, 2022 by

During her tenure, Hartmann continuously and consistently employed thoughtful responses and meaningful solutions to several issues that the Isla Vista community is passionate about and affected by.
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I.V.’s Houseless Shelter Receives $6.9 Million in State Funding

January 27, 2022 by

In total, Santa Barbara County was awarded two financial awards from the state, totaling $10 million to help fund housing for houseless residents living in the county.
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UCSB Student’s Sexual Assault Trial Date is Moved to March 4

January 27, 2022 by and

The investigation into Eteghaei was jointly conducted by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.
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Abboud Ends Run for State Assembly, Announces Intention to Potentially Run for Second District Supervisor

January 25, 2022 by

Abboud said he is strongly considering running for second district supervisor once Hart’s current term ends.
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I.V.’s New District Supervisor Announces Bid for State Assembly

January 15, 2022 by

Hart, who began his tenure on the Board of Supervisors in 2019, said he is excited to bring his experience to the California State Assembly if elected. 
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National Weather Service Calls Off Tsunami Advisory for Santa Barbara County

January 15, 2022 by and

A dispatcher at SBSO said that residents of Del Playa Drive — which is positioned directly above Isla Vista beach — had no reason for concern and would be unaffected by the potential surge.
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GUSD Keeps Schools Open Amid Omicron Winter Surge

January 15, 2022 by

Isla Vista Elementary School and the rest of Goleta Union School District (GUSD) serve just over 3,500 students at nine schools.
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