County

May 1, 2025

IVCSD debriefs new bus fare changes, campaign with STESA

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD heard a report from SBMTD about service changes going into effect in August, and partnered with STESA for their Raise the Bar Campaign.

April 25, 2025

Emergency town hall shares plans to save I.V. Food Co-op

By Wynne Bendell

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is at-risk of closing by the end of this year due to a staggering decline in sales said at an emergency town hall on April 19.

April 25, 2025

State fire marshal sued over Sable pipeline, legal battle presses on

By Michelle Cisneros

Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.

April 21, 2025

Several housing developments in progress in Isla Vista, county officials say

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Community Services District and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District hosted a town hall on April 11 to discuss 48 ongoing Isla Vista housing developments.

April 21, 2025

IVRPD hosts ‘Peaceful Pardall’ ground-breaking ceremony

By Katie Poon

IVRPD celebrated breaking ground for the first time in 20 years in front of the prospective “Peaceful Pardall” park on April 11, marking the start of the park’s awaited reconstruction.

April 18, 2025

IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival.

April 17, 2025

Sable fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline construction

By Michelle Cisneros, Grace Medecki

The California Coastal Commission voted on April 11 to instate an $18 million penalty on Sable Offshore Corp. for the company’s unpermitted work on rebuilding its pipeline infrastructure.

April 17, 2025

Bear sightings reported at UCSB, Goleta

By Jack Dindia

UCSB police reported a black bear sighting early this morning near Pollock Theater and the Intercollegiate Athletics building.

April 14, 2025

How did we get to Deltopia, the UCSB spring street festival?

By Lizzy Rager

Deltopia is more than 20 years old. How did the annual unsanctioned street festival get here, and where is the UCSB tradition heading now?

April 10, 2025

Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

By Michelle Cisneros

During their busiest time of the year, I.V. businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia's activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches.

April 10, 2025

Volunteers clean up 800 pounds of trash after Deltopia

By Levi Kauffman

Volunteers clad in neon safety vests and equipped with trash grabbers picked up waste from the streets of Isla Vista on Apr. 6, following Deltopia, the annual unsanctioned street festival.

April 10, 2025

IVCSD Spring Festival promotes safety with performances and free food, away from Deltopia action

By Dylan Vo

IVCSD hosted its Spring Festival on April 5 in an attempt to draw Deltopia attendees away from Del Playa Drive and mitigate crowds.

April 9, 2025

Deltopia sees increased citations, medical emergencies, arrests amidst larger police presence

By Jack Dindia

With an estimated 25,000 attendees, this year's Deltopia saw a record number of citations and arrests amidst a larger police presence.

April 7, 2025

IVCSD discusses potential shuttle service and other parking solutions

By Iris Guo

As new housing developments prop up around Isla Vista, the IVCSD discussed potential parking mitigation efforts including a shuttle service

April 2, 2025

Campus and community organizations promote resources ahead of Deltopia

By Jack Dindia

Community entities have begun preparing for Deltopia, where the Restorative Justice Program will be suspended like last year, alongside a larger police presence.