County

September 23, 2021

SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

By Atmika Iyer

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta. 

September 23, 2021

IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

By Atmika Iyer

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.

September 23, 2021

Isla Vista Residents Vote During Recall Election

By Kellan Gilroy, Sindhu Ananthavel

Every California governor since 1960 has faced an attempt at a recall — Newsom himself has faced five before this — but this was the fourth gubernatorial recall in U.S. history.

September 15, 2021

New Community Fridge Brings Free Produce to Isla Vista

By Melea Maglalang

According to the founder, people are free to drop off and pick up food from the fridge as needed.

September 14, 2021

Suspect Arrested In Connection With Campus Sexual Assault From Aug. 27

By Atmika Iyer

The arrested suspect has been charged with four felonies.

September 13, 2021

Isla Vista Food Not Bombs: More Than Just Meals, It’s ‘Basic Decency’

By Ellah Foster

The Isla Vista chapter consists of roughly 25 committed volunteers but is in contact with over 100 community members for meal-making opportunities.

September 7, 2021

Homegrown Cannabis Dispensary ‘The Farmacy’ Lays Down Roots in I.V.

By Holly Rusch

The Farmacy tentatively plans to open its doors either by the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022 at 6555 Pardall Road.

September 7, 2021

Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Aug. 28

By Atmika Iyer

UCPD detectives have been investigating the sexual assault, and the investigation is ongoing. 

September 3, 2021

2020 Census Data Shows Demographic Shifts In I.V.

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

According to the Census, in the last 10 years, the population of I.V. and number of people living in UCSB-affiliated housing increased by 678 and 1,436, respectively.

September 1, 2021

GUSD Staff Vaxxed and Masked for 2021-22 School Year

By Alice Zhang

GUSD's COVID Safety Plan includes guidance on learning options, health screenings, school meetings, contact tracing and layers of safety in the classroom. 

August 25, 2021

IVCSD Budget Increases by 6% in New Fiscal Year

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

Though total spending is only proposed to increase by 6%, a few programs, such as operations, community programs and parking, have major allocation changes.

August 21, 2021

UCSB Student Charged With Felony Sexual Assault

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The investigation into the student is being jointly conducted by the District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.

August 15, 2021

Duffl and Snag Delivery Serves the Isla Vista Community

By Micah Meghreblian

The goal of both these delivery services is to provide a fast, efficient, sustainable method of grocery shopping.

July 27, 2021

Santa Barbara County Sees 400% Increase in COVID-19 Cases Within the Past Month

By Atmika Iyer

Ansorg emphasized that the new surge is primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals and that the current metrics have the county at the brink of the purple tier.

July 22, 2021

Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Zachary Coughlin Found Guilty of 14 Charges

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Coughlin was arrested and charged on May 19, 2020, following social media reports of his behavior.

July 22, 2021

Remains of Missing Teen Killed in 2018 Montecito Debris Flow Located With Help of UCSB Anthropologist

By Atmika Iyer

Kim Cantin shared with KEYT on July 22 that Jack’s remains were discovered on Memorial Day this year by UC Santa Barbara anthropologist Danielle Kurin and her graduate students.