Isla Vista

Isla Vista “Mirror Bus” Driver Sentenced to Over 100 Years in Prison

Von T. Nguyen Deroian, the presiding Santa Barbara Superior Court judge, sided with the prosecution and sentenced Coughlin to 20 determinate years and 125 years to life indeterminately in prison.
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Who’s Your Daddy: Isla Vista Restaurant Changes Name to Dank Bowl Kitchen

Dunietz has noticed a “mostly positive” response from customers about the rebranding.
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SB Grilled Cheesery To Open on Del Playa Drive

SB Grilled Cheesery’s grilled cheeses sell for $5 and quesadillas go for $4. 
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Discord Introduces New Student Hubs to UC Santa Barbara

Student Hubs are a newly added feature on the app, serving as a place for students to meet and connect with classmates from their school.
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IVRPD and UCSB Rec Department Offer Free Classes, Events

Future events include Oct. 16 bouldering and slacklining at Trigo-Pasado Park and an Oct. 23 3v3 Basketball Tournament, according to the Shoreline event calendar.
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IVCSD Approves Grant Program for Halloween Programming

IVCSD is planning to partner with the Isla Vista Food Cooperative to host a costume contest on its patio on Oct. 30.
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IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

This year, IVCSD is hoping to put on pop-up events in downtown I.V. near businesses like the Isla Vista Food Cooperative — away from residential areas — for community members to enjoy. 
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Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 — legislation offering federal funding to states that adopt red flag laws. 
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UCSB Organizations Coordinate Response to Housing Crisis

UCSB 4 COLA has pivoted its focus to organizing a response to the housing crisis with the teacher assistant union, Santa Barbara United Auto Workers 2865 and Organize Isla Vista.
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IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.
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Housing Shortage and COVID-19 Impact Leaves International Students Feeling Neglected

Insufficient housing options caused some international students to consider taking a gap quarter, especially as the university hasn't announced any plans to provide a remote option in the fall.
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New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.
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SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta. 
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IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.
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New Community Fridge Brings Free Produce to Isla Vista

According to the founder, people are free to drop off and pick up food from the fridge as needed.
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