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March 31, 2025

Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges

By Lizzy Rager

Jackson Kyle Jue was accused of attempted murder, second-degree robbery, carrying a concealed firearm and other felony charges.

March 28, 2025

UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms

By Lizzy Rager

Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family. 

March 22, 2025

IVCSD purchases $50,000 of Co-op memberships for community members

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD purchased $50,000 in shares of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative in an attempt to reduce parking congestion in Isla Vista.

March 21, 2025

Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord

By Lizzy Rager

Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was found 330 miles away, late Thursday night.

March 20, 2025

Woman injured in Isla Vista shooting, suspect still at large

By Lizzy Rager

Near the Santa Ynez apartments last night, a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery. The suspect evaded police and remains at-large.

March 10, 2025

Community comes together to “beautify” Isla Vista through Community Care Project

By Grace Medecki

Joined by UC Santa Barbara students and community members, volunteers and event organizers redeveloped areas of Isla Vista through art, gardening and cleanups. 

March 8, 2025

Let’s be blunt: Cannabis town hall

By Allie Panetta

Professionals discuss the risks and benefits of cannabis-use, including its benefits for mental health and reducing stress

March 7, 2025

Deltopia is ‘against the ethos of restorative justice,’ IVFP officer said in workshop

By Elta Tracy

Local police stay firm in suspending the Restorative Justice Program, where certain citations can be waived through classes and community service, on Deltopia.

March 6, 2025

IVCSD opposes Sable Pipeline, discusses progress on health vending machine

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD unanimously approved a resolution opposing the oil company Sable Offshore’s efforts to restart the Las Flores Pipeline System.

March 1, 2025

Community celebrates I.V. Food Co-op, I.V. grocery store at risk of bankruptcy

By Elta Tracy, Iris Guo

The IV Food Co-Op has served the community since 1972. Now its at-risk of bankruptcy. Students told the Nexus what the co-op means to them.

February 28, 2025

Bands, DJs compete for IVCSD Spring Festival performance spots

By Levi Kauffman

Bass was bumping at the Isla Vista Community Center as local artists showed their skills to secure performance spots at the Spring Festival.

February 28, 2025

IVCSD Term in Review: Ela Schulz

By Jack Dindia

Ela Schulz concluded her term as a board director of IVCSD in December 2024 after serving for two years, where she helped improve public safety in Isla Vista.

February 27, 2025

Yetz’s Deli to open at former PokeCeviche location

By Katie Poon

The new deli will feature sandwiches and salads, but with a twist on classic styles, according to storeowner Daniel Dunietz

February 27, 2025

Students experience CalFresh delays en masse, county issues letters on compromised benefits

By Lizzy Rager

In January, 700 EBT cards from CalFresh were canceled by the county due to risks of their information being compromised, according to state information

February 26, 2025

Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

By Michelle Cisneros

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.

February 24, 2025

Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart.