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Santa Barbara County at risk of power shutoff following LA fires

January 14, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County is at risk of a power outage due to the Santa Ana winds across the Coast, which have fanned the ongoing blazes in Los Angeles.
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Sable Offshore to control pipeline that caused Refugio oil spill, EDC appeals decision

November 18, 2024 by

Sable Offshore gained approval from the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission to restart the same pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio oil spill. 
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Democratic incumbents win general election seats, local races decided by few voters

November 18, 2024 by and

The Nov. 5 general elections were a success for Democrats and incumbents seeking reelection for Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista races.
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SBC remains on air quality watch for Ventura County Mountain Fire smoke

November 13, 2024 by

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County began on Nov. 6 and has burned 20,630 acres after being active for six days. As of Nov. 12, the county remains on watch.
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Voters face ballot shortages, equipment issues, long lines on Election Day

November 13, 2024 by

Several polling places ran out of provisional English-language ballots and faced equipment issues, according to several voters and poll workers.
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Former UC union organizer Wendy Santamaria runs for Santa Barbara City Council

November 11, 2024 by

UCSB alum and former AFSCME Union Representative Wendy Santamaria is running for Santa Barbara City Council representing District 1.
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Halloween crimes decline in 2024

November 8, 2024 by

Oct. 25, the day before the ordinances went into effect, saw the most crimes for October with 12 arrests and over 100 citations.
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IVRPD hosts fourth annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch

November 8, 2024 by

The IVRPD event featured carnival games, Halloween characters, silent movies, a photo booth, a silent disco, a costume contest and free pumpkins. 
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IVCC will pick up pumpkins for compost on Nov. 7

November 8, 2024 by

Isla Vista Compost Collective is holding a “Great Pumpkin Pick Up” on Nov. 7. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m., and residents can sign-up through a Google Form
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Supervisor Capps details progress of eight-step I.V. Bluff Safety Plan

October 18, 2024 by

Updates include a policy requiring owners to submit measurements of distance between the bluff’s edge twice a year.
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I.V. Small Artists Co-Op, I.V. Flea host market

October 17, 2024 by

The Isla Vista Small Artists Co-Op and Isla Vista Flea co-hosted a market on Oct. 12 at the Isla Vista Community Center, a swap meet, curated clothing sales, performers and food vendors. 
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IVCSD tightens budget for first time after revenue drop-offs

October 12, 2024 by

The IVCSD tightened its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year after falling short of projected revenue by $100,000 in the last fiscal year.
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IVCSD aims to implement parking enforcement pilot program

September 5, 2024 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors is recommending a parking pilot program which would enforce stricter rules for parking in Isla Vista.
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IVCSD parking and mobility town hall reveals ambitious parking solutions

May 24, 2024 by

Dixon Resources Unlimited and the IVCSD collaborated to collect a year's worth of parking data in Isla Vista at a May 14 town hall.
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IVFP plans to significantly increase police presence for Deltopia 2025

May 24, 2024 by

IVFP Lieutenant Garrett TeSlaa said policing will "triple" next Deltopia. The decision follows an unprecedented number of citations and medical emergency calls this year.
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