County

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

Laura Capps Runs for 2nd District Supervisor

By Atmika Iyer

Capps is currently running unopposed, after potential candidate Jonathan Abboud decided not to run for the position.

February 10, 2022

Shooting Occurs at Pacifica Suites

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The shooters fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

February 10, 2022

Public Health Urges Students To Remain Vigilant With COVID-19

By Atmika Iyer

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. 

January 30, 2022

SeaLegs Santa Barbara to Replace Beachside Bar-Café

By Daelyn Einhorn, Aaron Wells, Will Mirner

SeaLegs Santa Barbara is slated to open before the end of Spring Quarter 2022.

January 28, 2022

Term in Review: 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann

By Atmika Iyer

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.