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April 8, 2026

First Soltopia sees large police presence, tepid turnout

By Jack Dindia

The first ever “Soltopia," the alternative to the cancelled Deltopia, featured live music and free food, although there was a noticeable police presence.

April 7, 2026

Sexual assaults reported on bus routes near UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

An individual was sexually assaulted on a bus going toward the North Hall Bus Loop on April 4. This follows a similar incident that occurred on Jan. 20. 

April 2, 2026

Nexus explains: Deltopia and Soltopia weekend questions

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

The Nexus asked our readers for their questions about this Deltopia weekend and gathered information during the Deltopia Noise Ordinance Town Hall.

March 21, 2026

How contention over a local pipeline garnered an executive order from the president

By Michelle Cisneros

Last week, an executive order prompted the U.S. Department of Energy to direct oil company Sable Offshore to restart a local pipeline system.

March 14, 2026

IVCSD moves forward with parking enforcement and cityhood fiscal analysis

By Levi Kauffman

[UPDATE 03/16/3:08 p.m.]: The following article was edited to reflect that the funds reallocated by Resolution 26-16 came from savings from understaffing of safety stations during Winter quarter. The Isla Vista Community...

March 5, 2026

Judge rejects Sable’s motion to lift preliminary injunction against pipeline restart

By Michelle Cisneros

A Superior Court judge rejected a motion to lift an injunction for the restart of the Santa Ynez Unit and the Las Flores Pipelines on Feb. 27.

March 5, 2026

Isla Vista man found dead at Santa Barbara Mesa cliffs

By Jack Dindia

The body of an Isla Vista resident was recovered on Feb. 24 from a beach below the Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara County, according to Santa Barbara police.

March 4, 2026

IVCSD hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new sign

By Zach Miller

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed “Welcome to Isla Vista” sign on Feb. 25. The sign, located at the intersection of El Colegio Road and Los Carneros R...

February 27, 2026

Santa Barbara stakeholders share stances on I.C.E.

By Jack Dindia

The Nexus has compiled a list of statements and actions by local entities regarding I.C.E. to promote transparency for the local community.

February 27, 2026

I.V. Food Co-op sees improved financials following shutdown of downtown store

By Iris Guo

The IV Food Co-op's board members announced their financial situation has improved following the shutdown of its downtown location.

February 26, 2026

Goleta Water District representatives discuss local water quality, sustainability

By Noura Elkhatib

UC Santa Barbara Sustainability hosted a discussion panel on water safety in Goleta on Feb. 19 in collaboration with the Goleta Water District.

February 25, 2026

I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.

February 20, 2026

A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website

By Jack Dindia

Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.

February 18, 2026

IVCSD condemns I.C.E., gives updates on Deltopia alternative

By Levi Kauffman, Zach Miller

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors voted to support immigrant communities and condemn I.C.E. at their Feb. 10 meeting.

February 6, 2026

Peaceful Pardall Gardens opens in I.V.

By Elle West, Gabriel Welch

Around 50 community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Pardall Gardens on Jan. 29. The park features a stage, seating and a native plant station. 

February 6, 2026

Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

By Iris Guo

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.