Isla Vista

I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

February 22, 2024 by Asumi Shuda

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 Devin Gowdy

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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Amendments to outdoor festival, social host ordinances to go into effect Feb. 10

February 8, 2024 by Alex Levin

New modifications to Santa Barbara County ordinances will go into effect on Feb. 10, adding and clarifying limitations to social gatherings in Isla Vista. The Outdoor Festivals and Social Host/Nuisanc...
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IVRPD hosts Bark Party for dogs, owners

November 19, 2023 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held its second-ever Bark Party on Nov. 8 at Sueno Park. The event was an opportunity for owners and pets in Isla Vista to meet other dogs and take advant...
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Isla Vista Districts hold Halloween Events

November 2, 2023 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar and Kelsey Scott-Otis

IVCSD holds Halloween Community Festival The Isla Vista Community Services District held its first Halloween Community Festival on Saturday Oct. 28 at 976 Embarcadero Del Mar. The festival featured li...
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IVRPD holds bike tour, proposes I.V. park improvements

October 30, 2023 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held a community bike tour with its board of directors on Oct. 21. The tour group visited different parks throughout Isla Vista and discussed proposed upd...
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Isla Vista law enforcement response from June to August, summarized

August 31, 2023 by Asumi Shuda and Siddharth Chattoraj

The Nexus found that 215 crimes were reported to the UCPD from June 9 to Aug. 9.
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I.V. resident arrested for brandishing knife at minor

June 30, 2023 by Asumi Shuda

The subject was charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors, according to SBSO arrest logs.
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Chabad at UCSB’s Mega Shabbat amasses over 800 attendees

May 26, 2023 by Asumi Shuda

Multiple UCSB administration members attended the dinner, including Chancellor Henry Yang and Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Student Life Katya Armistead.
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UCSB, Isla Vista communities remember victims of 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy

May 24, 2023 by Sindhu Ananthavel

The Love and Remembrance Garden — located in People’s Park — contains six wooden benches, each commemorating a victim of the tragedy.
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Non-police-affiliated community safety service returns to Isla Vista

May 21, 2023 by Nisha Malley

Beginning Week 1 of spring quarter, UCIV members set up a station in I.V. with food, water, overdose prevention kits and other resources for local residents.
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Gauchos for Recovery celebrates 10 years with “Generation Recovery” art and music festival

May 16, 2023 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

GFR aims to build a supportive community of peers through offering recovery-oriented meetings, events and professional support.
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IVCSD talks financial outlook, state of the district at annual retreat

April 29, 2023 by Nisha Malley

IVCSD General Manager Jonathan Abboud provided briefings on the current staffing resources and the financial state of the district as well as an update on services, community spaces and special projec...
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