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Santa Barbara MTD Reduces Services for Multiple Bus Lines

April 17, 2022 by

These changes are planned to last through spring and summer, and any further adjustments will be communicated by MTD.
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Former IVFP Lieutenant Runs for Sheriff in June Election

April 9, 2022 by

Camarena said that currently, the sheriff’s office is “stagnant” and requires someone who will be “at the forefront of change.”
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I.V. Compost Collective and St. Michael’s Church Collaborate on Mural Reflecting Chumash History

April 8, 2022 by

The village scene depicted in the mural represents an indigenous Chumash village that was situated near the Goleta slough watershed.
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Deltopia Yields Few Arrests, With at Least One Serious Injury

April 6, 2022 by

The number of arrests and citations was downscaled from previous pre-pandemic Deltopias, with the 2019 Deltopia yielding 94 citations and 38 arrests, the Nexus reported in 2019. 
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GIVE Benefit Sale Returns to Isla Vista After Two Years

April 1, 2022 by

The GIVE Benefit Sale is a project that was started 32 years ago over the environmental impact of students dumping unneeded materials during move-out week.
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University, Law Enforcement and IVCSD Set Deltopia Safety Precautions

March 31, 2022 by

The university, law enforcement and community organizations are taking several safety measures in response to previous Deltopias that resulted in unsafe situations, like the 2014 Deltopia riots.
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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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