Isla Vista

Break-in at I.V. Food Co-op, suspect at large

February 3, 2025 by

An unidentified suspect broke into the Isla Vista Food Cooperative at around 2:30 a.m. Feb. 1, stealing parts of an empty cash register and damaging a back window.
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IVCSD finalizes draft for parking, mobility reforms, open to public comment until Nov. 1

November 4, 2024 by

The IVCSD has released a final draft of parking and mobility plans for I.V., including an enforcement parking compliance program. Residents can leave comments about the reforms via a Google form.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 4, 2024 by

The UC Santa Barbara Women's Center is hosting a Witches & Feminism event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 1-2 p.m. at the Women's Center Lounge in the SRB. 
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IVRPD hosts first Stewardship Saturday event of the quarter

October 11, 2024 by

IVRPD held the first ‘Stewardship Saturday’ of the 2024-25 school year on Oct. 5. ‘Stewardship Saturday’ is a weekly series where volunteers can learn tips about sustainable gardening.
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IVCSD rolls out new fees for community spaces reservations

September 27, 2024 by

The IVCSD has started charging a fee for community space rentals, a service that had otherwise been free up until Sept. 1. The board said the new charges will help balance its budget and cover janitor...
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IVCRC holds annual Pardall Carnival

May 6, 2024 by

Roughly 800 community members attended to experience live music, free food catering, games, a 30-foot Ferris wheel, a mechanical bull and live music.
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800 community members plunge into the ocean world record not broken

April 25, 2024 by

The event aimed to promote marine life conservation and sustainability through building community and fundraising for the Marine Conservation Network.
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UCSB Indus colors community with Holi event

April 21, 2024 by

Around 300 attendees danced and threw colored powder at one another for the traditional Hindu spring festival.
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SocialEats closes after five months of business

April 12, 2024 by

The eatery shut down due to financial difficulties that resulted in staff not being paid and neglect by ownership, according to staff.
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Deltopia cleanup yields over 800 pounds worth of litter

April 11, 2024 by

The cleanup took place the day after Deltopia, an annual unsanctioned street festival. Volunteers retrieved 207 buckets worth of trash and contributed over 100 volunteer hours altogether.
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IVCSD hosts Spring Festival during Deltopia

April 11, 2024 by

The event aimed to keep festival-goers away from parties as an alternative to Deltopia, attracting roughly 1,000 attendees with free food trucks and performances from local Isla Vista musicians. 
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Community entities promote Deltopia-preparedness efforts

April 2, 2024 by

The 13th annual Deltopia will be the first to take place under the new social ordinances and temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program.
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What to expect for Deltopia 2024: Social ordinance, cliff safety, restorative justice

March 7, 2024 by and

The Nexus spoke with I.V. community officials to evaluate how the social ordinances, ongoing cliff safety measures and the temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program will affect Deltopia.
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I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

February 22, 2024 by

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.
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EVPLA holds voter registration event in Isla Vista

February 16, 2024 by

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a voter registration event on Feb. 9 in the Isla Vista Community Center in preparation for election day on March ...
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