County

November 2, 2018

Southern California Edison Admits to Being a Source of the Thomas Fire

By Amira Garewal

SCE is now awaiting permission from CAL FIRE to further its investigation into the causes of the Thomas Fire.

November 1, 2018

SBMTD Moves Busses to Increase Capacity on Line 28

By Shan He

UCSB students also make up significant portions of ridership on several other lines, particularly during the academic year.

November 1, 2018

Quiet Pre-Halloween Weekend, Police Expect Next Weekend to Be Similar

By Arturo Martinez Rivera, Nyah Scott

In an effort to deter the unmanageable crowds that accompanied Halloween festivities in I.V. prior to 2014, UCSB runs an annual advertising campaign that encourages Halloween celebrants to “keep it local.”

November 1, 2018

CSD Finalizes Contract with UCPD for Interpersonal Violence Investigator

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Several organizations have pushed for the implementation of an interpersonal violence investigator in I.V.

October 23, 2018

Decedent Found on Camino Del Sur Beach Identified as UCSB Student

By Evelyn Spence

There are no obvious signs of foul play. A final cause of death is pending lab results, Calderon said.

October 18, 2018

CSD To Remain Undecided Over UUT Low-Income Exemption Until Feb. 2019

By Evelyn Spence

The UUT, an eight percent tax on electricity, gas, garbage disposal, sewage and water services, is the I.V. Community Services District’s main source of funding.

October 17, 2018

Goleta Resident Arrested for Burglary on Del Playa Drive

By Max Abrams

Lara Mendoza was eventually found by law enforcement a few hours later at the corner of Camino Del Sur and Del Playa.

October 16, 2018

EAOP Still Works to Help Low-Income Students 40 Years Later

By Ashley Rusch

Over the years, the program's focus has shifted to targeting low-income, first-generation students who do not have readily available access to college services.

October 11, 2018

Galoustian Will Face Charges on Behalf of Two Victims During January Trial

By Sanya Kamidi

Galoustian, 45, allegedly assaulted two separate victims on different dates.

September 27, 2018

Hopping into the New School Year: HOPR Bike Share Has Arrived

By Evelyn Spence

HOPR plans to add more than 900 additional bicycles to the UCSB and I.V. area by January 2019.

August 29, 2018

Former I.V. Landlord James Gelb Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charge of Disturbing the Peace

By Evelyn Spence

Gelb was charged with the misdemeanor after he was recorded yelling profanity at Ethan Bertrand, I.V. Community Services District (CSD) president.

July 24, 2018

Sheriff’s Deputies Discover “Human Remains” Near Del Playa Beach

By Sanya Kamidi

The decedent does not appear to be the missing 17-year-old victim from the Montecito Debris Flow disaster in January.

July 17, 2018

Goleta To Finally (Tar)Get a Target

By Sanya Kamidi

The store will operate at the intersection of Hollister Avenue and Storke Road, replacing the K-Mart in Storke Plaza.

June 30, 2018

Carbajal Visits Migrant Children Detention Facility, Calls for Answers About Reunification Process

By Sanya Kamidi

Among the 319 children being housed at this facility, 26 have been separated from their families, Carbajal said.

June 28, 2018

Deputies Utilize Naloxone in I.V. Overdose Situation

By Katie Wolf

The victim was found unconscious in an apartment complex on the 6600 block of Abrego Road at approximately 11:50 a.m.

June 21, 2018

One Suspect Still At Large Following Attempted I.V. Robbery

By Sanya Kamidi

Mendoza and his vehicle were found on the 6700 block of El Colegio Road, where he was arrested.