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IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar

February 21, 2025 by

Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.
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SBC allocates $7.2 million to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure in I.V.

February 20, 2025 by

The County of Santa Barbara Public Works unveiled a $7.2 million plan to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in Isla Vista.
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Budget for Spring Festival increased for on-site medical services, ‘sobering center’ as Deltopia alternative

February 14, 2025 by

IVCSD approved a $80,000 budget increase for the Spring Festival, a community festival meant to provide an alternative space during Deltopia
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Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline

February 13, 2025 by

The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.
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Several Del Playa properties at-risk ahead of forecasted storm, county says

February 12, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County is monitoring over 35 properties on Del Playa Drive ahead of forecasted heavy rain from tonight until Friday. 
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Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

February 12, 2025 by

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says. 
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to open new Sharehouse

February 10, 2025 by

The Foodbank of SBC will open a new 57,000 square foot warehouse at 82 Coromar Drive on March 1. Nicknamed “Sharehouse,” the location will store and distribute a greater amount of food.
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Student organizations launch campaign to stop oil company from restarting local pipeline

February 7, 2025 by

Three student organizations launched a campaign, Stop Sable Pipeline @ UCSB, to stop Houston-based upstream oil company Sable Offshore from restarting the Las Flores Pipeline System.
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IVCSD approves budget for new tree distribution program

February 6, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District approved the budget for a new tree planting pilot program at their Jan. 28 meeting.
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Over 300 people protest I.C.E. operations in Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025 by and

Roughly 300 people gathered at Milpas Street to protest against ICE operations and express solidarity with the undocumented community of Santa Barbara. 
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Upward Mobility Summit discusses poverty and housing crisis in Santa Barbara County

January 31, 2025 by

The summit featured panels discussing current initiatives to combat poverty in Santa Barbara County like better food security and housing developments. 
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IVCSD holds Crisis Preparedness Panel amid LA fires

January 31, 2025 by

The panel featured local experts on fire and emergency management, alongside representatives from the county board of supervisors and a disaster nonprofit.
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Youtopia brings fix-it fair, affordable clothing to I.V.

January 31, 2025 by

Youtopia was held on Jan. 24 from 11-4 p.m. at the I.V. Community Center and People’s Park, featuring vendors with vintage clothing and a fix-it fair.
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Santa Barbara MTD proposes fare increases

January 30, 2025 by

For the first time in 16 years, the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District proposed fare increases for most single rides and multi-ride passes due to cuts in federal funding.
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I.V. Food Co-Op at risk of closure after 50 years of serving community

January 26, 2025 by

The co-op is at-risk of closure due to declining sales. While they've begun fundraising efforts, they are currently $197,000 short of a $200,000 goal. 
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