Isla Vista

Construction Underway for Isla Vista ‘Food Forest’

March 17, 2021 by

Due to the use of regenerative agriculture, the food forest should be able to prosper for years to come.
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Term in Review: I.V. CSD Director George Thurlow

March 16, 2021 by

Thurlow's resignation from the board came in tandem with his departure from his role as UCSB’s assistant vice chancellor of alumni affairs, a position he had held since 2006. 
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Term in Review: I.V. CSD Director Kristie Nguyen

March 16, 2021 by

Nguyen counts using her platform as a board director to speak about sexual assault as her greatest success during her term.
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Home Sweet Home? UCSB Students Struggle With Isla Vista Housing Decisions Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

March 14, 2021 by

When faced with the high cost of living and the risk of contracting COVID-19 in I.V., some students can’t justify the price tag.
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Goleta Union School District Reflects on Remote Instruction Experience Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 8, 2021 by

After almost a year of remote instruction, Goleta Union School District is gearing up to return to the classroom in the near future, albeit with some changes. 
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Two Months after Setup, I.V. Pallet Homes Provide Relief and Opportunity to Nearly 40 Houseless Residents

March 2, 2021 by

The pallet village has not reported any positive COVID-19 cases, but tests are available to any clients who want one or begin to show symptoms.
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I.V. CSD Plans To Change Nightlife Culture in I.V. Post-Pandemic

March 1, 2021 by

Board Director Ethan Bertrand said that social isolation during the pandemic reinspired him to jump on the idea of revamping nightlife.  
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Large Student Gatherings Continue Despite County Ordinance and University Action

February 26, 2021 by

On Jan. 29, UCSB sent a campus-wide email to students that laid out the academic consequences of violating public health orders and stressed the importance of taking safety precautions.
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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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