County

January 28, 2023

Santa Barbara Women’s March gathers hundreds on Roe v. Wade anniversary

By Holly Rusch

The march, which began in De La Guerra Plaza in downtown Santa Barbara, featured speakers, dancing, tabling from women’s rights and activist groups and concluded with a march down State Street.

January 23, 2023

New cannabis dispensary blazes into Isla Vista

By Holly Rusch

Farmacy opened its doors a month ago, on Dec. 15.

January 20, 2023

No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

SBC Fire Department received over 400 calls for service and 100 calls for water rescues throughout the county since Jan. 9, none of which resulted in death or injury.

January 19, 2023

All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

By Asumi Shuda

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.

January 17, 2023

Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

By Asumi Shuda

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.

January 14, 2023

Governor Newsom visits Santa Barbara to brace community for further storms

By Nisha Malley, Holly Rusch

Newsom expressed gratitude for community members in Santa Barbara and elsewhere who were helping one another and working to move through challenging storm conditions.

January 10, 2023

Santa Barbara County coordinates relief response, President Biden approves federal disaster support

By Nisha Malley

The ongoing winter storm impacted the Central Coast region with evacuation and protective orders, as well as multiple calls for water rescue and road closures.

January 9, 2023

Evacuation information, travel disruptions and school closures: A need-to-know for Santa Barbara’s storms and flooding

By Nisha Malley

National Weather Service issued a countywide flash flood warning for Santa Barbara, effective until 12:00 a.m. PST due to “dangerous and life-threatening” travel conditions.

January 9, 2023

UCSB cancels classes; Santa Barbara County issues flash flood warning, immediate evacuation orders amid heavy rain

By Asumi Shuda, Mark Alfred

Academic Senate Divisional Chair Susannah Scott confirmed in a statement to the Nexus that UC Santa Barbara classes are canceled today and tomorrow.

January 6, 2023

I.V. surfer caught in bluffs during high surf advisory, sustained no injuries

By Asumi Shuda

The incident occurred in light of the high surf advisory issued for the southwestern and southeastern Santa Barbara County coast, effective from 1:27 a.m. today to 6 a.m. tomorrow.

January 4, 2023

UCSB, SBC issue warnings, evacuations amid heavy rain fall

By Asumi Shuda

The evacuation order will continue until it is deemed safe by the county for civilians to return home.

November 20, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

November 12, 2022

New Department of Homeland Security rule aims to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program amid court scrutiny

By Asumi Shuda

There are nearly 3,460 DACA participants enrolled at a University of California (UC) campus annually.

November 10, 2022

Gaucho Grocery Shuttle set to launch in Isla Vista

By Melea Maglalang

The main objective of the project is to combat food insecurity by hosting a direct route to local grocery stores, thus providing a more convenient mode of transportation with a reliable schedule.