Isla Vista

November 4, 2024

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The UC Santa Barbara Women's Center is hosting a Witches & Feminism event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 1-2 p.m. at the Women's Center Lounge in the SRB.

October 11, 2024

IVRPD hosts first Stewardship Saturday event of the quarter

By Yaati Sureka

IVRPD held the first ‘Stewardship Saturday’ of the 2024-25 school year on Oct. 5. ‘Stewardship Saturday’ is a weekly series where volunteers can learn tips about sustainable gardening.

September 27, 2024

IVCSD rolls out new fees for community spaces reservations

By Conor Kelly

The IVCSD has started charging a fee for community space rentals, a service that had otherwise been free up until Sept. 1. The board said the new charges will help balance its budget and cover janitorial services.

May 6, 2024

IVCRC holds annual Pardall Carnival

By Michelle Cisneros

Roughly 800 community members attended to experience live music, free food catering, games, a 30-foot Ferris wheel, a mechanical bull and live music.

April 25, 2024

800 community members plunge into the ocean world record not broken

By Alissa Orozco

The event aimed to promote marine life conservation and sustainability through building community and fundraising for the Marine Conservation Network.

April 21, 2024

UCSB Indus colors community with Holi event

By Michael Zhang

Around 300 attendees danced and threw colored powder at one another for the traditional Hindu spring festival.

April 12, 2024

SocialEats closes after five months of business

By Josh Rhodes

The eatery shut down due to financial difficulties that resulted in staff not being paid and neglect by ownership, according to staff.

April 11, 2024

Deltopia cleanup yields over 800 pounds worth of litter

By Yaati Sureka

The cleanup took place the day after Deltopia, an annual unsanctioned street festival. Volunteers retrieved 207 buckets worth of trash and contributed over 100 volunteer hours altogether.

April 11, 2024

IVCSD hosts Spring Festival during Deltopia

By Michelle Cisneros

The event aimed to keep festival-goers away from parties as an alternative to Deltopia, attracting roughly 1,000 attendees with free food trucks and performances from local Isla Vista musicians.

April 2, 2024

Community entities promote Deltopia-preparedness efforts

By Lizzy Rager

The 13th annual Deltopia will be the first to take place under the new social ordinances and temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program.

March 7, 2024

What to expect for Deltopia 2024: Social ordinance, cliff safety, restorative justice

By Lizzy Rager, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Nexus spoke with I.V. community officials to evaluate how the social ordinances, ongoing cliff safety measures and the temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program will affect Deltopia.

February 22, 2024

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

By Asumi Shuda

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.

February 16, 2024

EVPLA holds voter registration event in Isla Vista

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 5. The “IV: I Vo...

February 8, 2024

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

By Alex Levin

November 19, 2023

IVRPD hosts Bark Party for dogs, owners

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 advantage of the tips and ...

November 2, 2023

Isla Vista Districts hold Halloween Events

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, 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 live music, vendors an...