Isla Vista

Student-Led Social Media Platforms Keep Tabs on Parties, Large Gatherings in Isla Vista

February 2, 2021 by

The platform owners hope that their advocacy will help UCSB students in Isla Vista feel safe and informed amid the pandemic.
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I.V. Passes 1,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases As Rest of SB County Sees Drop in New Cases

January 28, 2021 by

On Jan. 1, I.V.’s daily case rate, which shows the average number of daily confirmed cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, was 19.7. On Jan. 22, the daily case rate was 53.7. 
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COVID-19 Surge Reported in I.V. Over Holiday Weekend as SB County Tops Highest Spread in California

January 17, 2021 by

Fifty-one new COVID-19 cases were reported in I.V. on Saturday through UC Santa Barbara Student Health alone
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With New Incentivized Testing Program Underway, I.V. Theater Becomes Permanent COVID-19 Testing Location

January 15, 2021 by

The incentives include gift cards and coupons for and from local Isla Vista businesses to support the local economy while increasing testing.
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Preliminary Hearing for Isla Vista ‘Mirror Bus’ Driver Postponed Following Change in Representation

January 9, 2021 by

A hearing to reschedule the preliminary hearing will take place on Jan. 14.
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Cydia Creator and I.V. CSD Director Jay Freeman Sues Apple For Allegedly Monopolizing App Distribution

January 7, 2021 by

At the core of the lawsuit is app distribution, over which the lawsuit alleges Apple exerts full control.
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Houseless Residents Vacate Anisq’Oyo’ Park Following IVRPD Directive

January 6, 2021 by

Aside from one altercation between two houseless residents, the clearing of Anisq’Oyo’ Park went peacefully. 
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I.V. Resident Arrested for Felony Drug and Weapons Charges

December 20, 2020 by

Pursuant to the extension of Emergency Rule 4, which sets bail for all misdemeanor offenses and many felony offenses at zero dollars, Harwin was released without bail.
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IVRPD Plan To Move Houseless Residents Out of Anisq’Oyo’ Park Sparks Community Concerns

December 19, 2020 by

Houseless residents who are unable to relocate to a shelter will be allowed to move to People’s Park, which is located next to Anisq’Oyo’ Park. 
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New I.V. CSD Director Juggles Leadership Role and Associated Students

December 10, 2020 by

At the Isla Vista Community Services District, Catherine Flaherty is the youngest person on the board and the only woman.
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George Thurlow, UCSB’s Appointee to the I.V. CSD, Resigns

December 9, 2020 by

Although Thurlow is “sure [he] will continue to be involved in Isla Vista issues,” he said he is ready to take on something new.  
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After Swearing in, Three New I.V. CSD Directors Begin Their Terms

December 9, 2020 by

This will be the second board of directors since the Isla Vista Community Services District was formally created in 2016.
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SBSO Seizes 22 Firearms, 90 Grams of Meth After Deputies Conduct Traffic Stop Near I.V.

December 8, 2020 by

Dodge, 36, was charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor.
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I.V. Community Center To Host 20 Temporary Homes To Improve Houseless Conditions

December 7, 2020 by and

The 64-square-foot temporary homes were delivered by Pallet, a company that designs and produces aluminum composite shelters for people experiencing houselessness.
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Forks Up, Seats Out: I.V. Restaurant Owners Adapt to the COVID-19 ‘New Normal’

November 17, 2020 by

With the winter season approaching, colder weather and a likely uptick in COVID-19 cases looms over the future of I.V.’s restaurant scene. 
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