Isla Vista

October 16, 2021

SB Grilled Cheesery To Open on Del Playa Drive

By Molly Wright

SB Grilled Cheesery’s grilled cheeses sell for $5 and quesadillas go for $4. 

October 15, 2021

Discord Introduces New Student Hubs to UC Santa Barbara

By Melea Maglalang

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.

October 15, 2021

IVRPD and UCSB Rec Department Offer Free Classes, Events

By Holly Rusch

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.

October 14, 2021

IVCSD Approves Grant Program for Halloween Programming

By Atmika Iyer

IVCSD is planning to partner with the Isla Vista Food Cooperative to host a costume contest on its patio on Oct. 30.

September 30, 2021

IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

By Atmika Iyer

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. 

September 29, 2021

Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

By Atmika Iyer

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. 

September 27, 2021

UCSB Organizations Coordinate Response to Housing Crisis

By Regan Wheatley, Pia Ramos

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.

September 27, 2021

IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

By Atmika Iyer

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.

September 25, 2021

Housing Shortage and COVID-19 Impact Leaves International Students Feeling Neglected

By Asumi Shuda, Pia Ramos

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.

September 24, 2021

New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.

September 23, 2021

SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

By Atmika Iyer

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. 

September 23, 2021

IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

By Atmika Iyer

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.

September 15, 2021

New Community Fridge Brings Free Produce to Isla Vista

By Melea Maglalang

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

September 14, 2021

UCSB Moves Forward With Hotel Housing

By Atmika Iyer

The University & Community Housing Services described the hotel solution as a temporary, emergency solution only available during Fall Quarter 2021.

September 13, 2021

Isla Vista Food Not Bombs: More Than Just Meals, It’s ‘Basic Decency’

By Ellah Foster

The Isla Vista chapter consists of roughly 25 committed volunteers but is in contact with over 100 community members for meal-making opportunities.

September 9, 2021

SB UAW2865 Holds Meeting in Response to Housing Crisis

By Asumi Shuda

The topic of discussion was the housing crisis, as well as the COVID-19 delta variant, and the university’s response to the countless students facing houselessness in the fall.