County

Local leaders decry mass eviction, weigh options in response

Capps and her team canvassed the apartment complex, meeting largely with Spanish-speaking families and sharing a resource sheet to residents.
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Supervisor Capps tours Munger Hall mock-up, discusses student housing crunch with Chancellor Yang

Capps raised the eviction issue with Yang and stressed that it can be overwhelming for affected students.
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Santa Barbara County issues flood watch; lifts evacuation order

The warning applies to areas in the Alisal, Cave and Thomas fire burn scars.
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Vista Point: Weekly ongoings in and around I.V.

Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.
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Winter storm, blizzard warning issued in Santa Barbara County through Saturday

The winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. on Friday, with expectations for snow and wind gusting up to 50 mph.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

Weekly events in and around I.V.
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Supervisor Capps launches monthly coffee hours in I.V.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Capps and get free coffee provided by Caje Coffee Roasters.
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I.V. Safe coalition starts new chapter under helm of IVCSD

With the recent change in leadership, IVCSD discussed the future of the group at its Jan. 24 board meeting
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UCSB’s Jewish community, administration condemn antisemitic actions in I.V., on campus

Jewish community members, university administrators, Santa Barbara police departments and local leaders met to discuss antisemitic acts at Hillel on Jan. 31.
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Supervisor Laura Capps advocates for taller bluff fencing in I.V.

Capps said that her office plans to pursue changes to fencing alongside educational awareness efforts.
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Santa Barbara Women’s March gathers hundreds on Roe v. Wade anniversary

The march, which began in De La Guerra Plaza in downtown Santa Barbara, featured speakers, dancing, tabling from women’s rights and activist groups and concluded with a march down State Street. 
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New cannabis dispensary blazes into Isla Vista

Farmacy opened its doors a month ago, on Dec. 15.
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No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

SBC Fire Department received over 400 calls for service and 100 calls for water rescues throughout the county since Jan. 9, none of which resulted in death or injury.
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All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.
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Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.
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