County

May 4, 2022

Hundreds March for Abortion Rights in Downtown Santa Barbara Following Supreme Court Leak

By Mark Alfred

Planned Parenthood organized rallies nationwide, with the California Central Coast branch putting together five events in three different counties.

May 2, 2022

I.V. Community Relations Committee Hosts Pardall Carnival

By Zoha Malik

The event has been long-awaited, as COVID-19 left it unable to occur for the past two years.

April 29, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in and Around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

April 19, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base, Announces US Anti-Satellite Missile Test Ban

By Atmika Iyer, Mark Alfred

Harris announced the U.S.’s intention to ban the launching of missiles targeting satellites in space, and said the current administration will encourage other countries to follow their lead.

April 17, 2022

Laura Capps Runs Unopposed for 2nd District; Hires Campaign Staff Comprised Mostly of Students

By Atmika Iyer

As an unopposed candidate, Capps will most likely take office come January 2023. Despite not having any opponents, Capps said that she prioritizes running a strong campaign.

April 17, 2022

Santa Barbara MTD Reduces Services for Multiple Bus Lines

By Sindhu Ananthavel

These changes are planned to last through spring and summer, and any further adjustments will be communicated by MTD.

April 9, 2022

Former IVFP Lieutenant Runs for Sheriff in June Election

By Atmika Iyer

Camarena said that currently, the sheriff’s office is “stagnant” and requires someone who will be “at the forefront of change.”

April 8, 2022

I.V. Compost Collective and St. Michael’s Church Collaborate on Mural Reflecting Chumash History

By Asumi Shuda

The village scene depicted in the mural represents an indigenous Chumash village that was situated near the Goleta slough watershed.

April 6, 2022

Deltopia Yields Few Arrests, With at Least One Serious Injury

By Atmika Iyer

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.

April 1, 2022

GIVE Benefit Sale Returns to Isla Vista After Two Years

By Asumi Shuda

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.

March 31, 2022

University, Law Enforcement and IVCSD Set Deltopia Safety Precautions

By Atmika Iyer

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.

March 11, 2022

SBSO Investigates Robbery at I.V. 7-Eleven

By Asumi Shuda

The SBSO lifted the initial request to avoid the surrounding area until further notice, but the investigation of the incident is still ongoing.

March 5, 2022

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

By Nisha Malley, Atmika Iyer

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.

March 4, 2022

IVCSD Partners With CBF Productions for Alternative Deltopia Event

By Atmika Iyer

The event will include performers, food, water and seating.

February 27, 2022

UCSB Student Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom Released From Custody; Charges Reduced

By Holly Rusch

Asinobi was previously held on a $400,000 bail after deputies contacted Asinobi at his residence and uncovered several “surreptitious recording devices."

February 24, 2022