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State fire marshal sued over Sable pipeline, legal battle presses on

April 25, 2025 by

Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.
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Several housing developments in progress in Isla Vista, county officials say

April 21, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District hosted a town hall on April 11 to discuss 48 ongoing Isla Vista housing developments.
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IVRPD hosts ‘Peaceful Pardall’ ground-breaking ceremony

April 21, 2025 by

IVRPD celebrated breaking ground for the first time in 20 years in front of the prospective “Peaceful Pardall” park on April 11, marking the start of the park’s awaited reconstruction.
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IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

April 18, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival. 
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Sable fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline construction

April 17, 2025 by and

The California Coastal Commission voted on April 11 to instate an $18 million penalty on Sable Offshore Corp. for the company’s unpermitted work on rebuilding its pipeline infrastructure.
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Bear sightings reported at UCSB, Goleta

April 17, 2025 by

UCSB police reported a black bear sighting early this morning near Pollock Theater and the Intercollegiate Athletics building.
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How did we get to Deltopia, the UCSB spring street festival?

April 14, 2025 by

Deltopia is more than 20 years old. How did the annual unsanctioned street festival get here, and where is the UCSB tradition heading now?
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Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

April 10, 2025 by

During their busiest time of the year, I.V. businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia's activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches.
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Volunteers clean up 800 pounds of trash after Deltopia

April 10, 2025 by

Volunteers clad in neon safety vests and equipped with trash grabbers picked up waste from the streets of Isla Vista on Apr. 6, following Deltopia, the annual unsanctioned street festival.
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IVCSD Spring Festival promotes safety with performances and free food, away from Deltopia action

April 10, 2025 by

IVCSD hosted its Spring Festival on April 5 in an attempt to draw Deltopia attendees away from Del Playa Drive and mitigate crowds.
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Deltopia sees increased citations, medical emergencies, arrests amidst larger police presence

April 9, 2025 by

With an estimated 25,000 attendees, this year's Deltopia saw a record number of citations and arrests amidst a larger police presence.
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IVCSD discusses potential shuttle service and other parking solutions

April 7, 2025 by

As new housing developments prop up around Isla Vista, the IVCSD discussed potential parking mitigation efforts including a shuttle service
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Campus and community organizations promote resources ahead of Deltopia

April 2, 2025 by

Community entities have begun preparing for Deltopia, where the Restorative Justice Program will be suspended like last year, alongside a larger police presence.
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State agencies and prominent community members discuss Sable at town hall

April 1, 2025 by and

Senator Monique Limón and Assembly Member Gregg Hart hosted a town hall to share information on the restart of the Santa Ynez Unit by Sable Offshore.
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Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges

March 31, 2025 by

Jackson Kyle Jue was accused of attempted murder, second-degree robbery, carrying a concealed firearm and other felony charges.
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