County

Board of Supervisors denies permit transfer to Sable

November 5, 2025 by and

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors denied the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore in a 4-1 vote on Nov. 4.
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Students react: Proposition 50

November 4, 2025 by

With the Nov. 4 special election ballot, voters will decide on Proposition 50, which will change California’s congressional districts if passed.
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IVTU offers resources for student tenants in I.V.

October 31, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Tenants Union provides housing-related services, such as educating tenants on their rights, to students who are Isla Vista residents. 
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IVCSD implements I.V. parking compliance program

October 30, 2025 by and

As part of an effort to address parking issues, Isla Vista Community Services District aims to implement a new parking compliance program in November.
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Annual Isla Vista Halloween ordinance begins

October 29, 2025 by and

The annual noise ordinance ahead of Halloween went into effect on Oct. 26.
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Halloween alternatives during noise ordinance

October 23, 2025 by

For Halloween weekend, the IVFP places a noise ordinance prohibiting parties in Isla Vista from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4, however, students have alternative options.
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EVPLA holds Halloween ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop to educate community

October 23, 2025 by and

The Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a Halloween-themed “Know Your Rights” workshop on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Pardall Center.
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Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

October 23, 2025 by and

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara. 
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IVFP to propose weekend-long noise ordinance on Deltopia

October 17, 2025 by , and

Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to propose a 72-hour festival ordinance on Deltopia weekend, effectively canceling Isla Vista’s annual unsanctioned street festival
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Investigation continues into stabbing on Del Playa

October 11, 2025 by

A fight took place on Del Playa Drive on Oct. 4, leading to two men being stabbed. According to a SBCSO press release, both men are expected to recover.
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Sable announces alternative plan to resume oil production

October 9, 2025 by

Sable Offshore announced its plans to secure federal permits for an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel facility that would allow it to resume oil production.
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State Senate bill provision targets unpopular Santa Barbara housing project

October 3, 2025 by

A recently approved Senate bill backed by Santa Barbara Senator Monique Limón has come under scrutiny for a provision that targets an unpopular housing project.
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Supervisor Capps checks in on rental inspection program

October 1, 2025 by

On a downcast September day, Second District Supervisor Laura Capps and several student representatives canvassed for the rental inspection program.
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UCSB student arrested for sexual assault

September 3, 2025 by

A UCSB student was arrested on Aug. 30 for an alleged sexual assault perpetrated that morning. He is currently being held without bail. 
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Case into sexual assault at Isla Vista fraternity continues

September 3, 2025 by

UCSB student Reef Mordente was arrested earlier this month on multiple sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred at an Isla Vista fraternity house.
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