County

October 29, 2025

Annual Isla Vista Halloween ordinance begins

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

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

October 23, 2025

Halloween alternatives during noise ordinance

By Madeline Poncy

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.

October 23, 2025

EVPLA holds Halloween ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop to educate community

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

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.

October 23, 2025

Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

By Iris Guo, Levi Kauffman

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara.

October 17, 2025

IVFP to propose weekend-long noise ordinance on Deltopia

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

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

October 11, 2025

Investigation continues into stabbing on Del Playa

By Jack Dindia

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.

October 9, 2025

Sable announces alternative plan to resume oil production

By Iris Guo

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.

October 3, 2025

State Senate bill provision targets unpopular Santa Barbara housing project

By Levi Kauffman

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.

October 1, 2025

Supervisor Capps checks in on rental inspection program

By Michelle Cisneros

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

September 3, 2025

UCSB student arrested for sexual assault

By Michelle Cisneros

A UCSB student was arrested on Aug. 30 for an alleged sexual assault perpetrated that morning. He is currently being held without bail.

September 3, 2025

Case into sexual assault at Isla Vista fraternity continues

By Michelle Cisneros

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

August 29, 2025

IVCSD addresses I.C.E. actions, expresses support for immigrant communities

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Community Services District passed a resolution that expresses its support for immigrant communities at its Aug. 12 meeting.

August 26, 2025

Students react: I.V. property owners sue county for rental inspection program

By Jack Dindia

Isla Vista property owners filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County arguing that the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program is a violation of tenants’ rights.

August 4, 2025

Analyzing one month of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

By Anusha Singh, Michelle Cisneros

Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims to detect and report...

July 24, 2025

Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

By Jack Dindia

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.