Isla Vista

November 18, 2019

Police Searching for 3 Suspects in Armed Isla Vista Home Invasion Robbery 

By Sanya Kamidi, Evelyn Spence

Students are advised to lock their doors and stay away from windows.

November 14, 2019

Die Up: Cal Poly and UCSB Face Off at Beer Die Tournament

By Aayush Dixit

The final score was 11-2, with the Mustangs taking home the championship.

November 14, 2019

When Your Home Becomes a Parking Violation: Large-Vehicle Restrictions Affect Isla Vistans

By Nadia Abushanab

All oversized vehicles parked overnight are subject to a $50 minimum fine and possible removal.

November 14, 2019

I.V. CSD Vote for Lucidity Festival on Deltopia Postponed To December

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Much of the current debate about the contract revolves around the necessity of police presence at the festival as well as the timeliness of the contract approval.

November 13, 2019

In Photos | Cal Poly and UCSB Face off at Beer Die Tournament

By Daily Nexus Photography

The tournament, hosted by beer sports organization Dyeislyfe, drew a packed crowd. 

November 13, 2019

37 Days Later, Stranded Boat Removed from Coal Oil Point

By Evelyn Spence

The boat, owned by a 27-year-old Northern California resident, ran aground on Oct. 5.

November 11, 2019

UCSB Administration Addresses Students’ Concerns Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

By Arturo Martinez Rivera, Sofia Lyon, Jesse Wall

The forum was held by the university as an attempt to clarify misinformation regarding the allegations.

November 7, 2019

Halloween Weekend Crowd “Very Small,” SBSO Says

By Evelyn Spence

Halloween weekend saw “relatively slow [activity] compared to a typical weekend.” 

November 7, 2019

Over 40 Former Tenants Sued Isla Vista Luxury Living Over Security Deposit Disputes — and Won

By Evelyn Spence

The plaintiffs received $13,785 back in money initially put into security deposits and $1,200 in “bad faith” charges.

November 6, 2019

“We Will Believe Survivors”: A.S. Senate, I.V. CSD Release Statements in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The I.V. CSD's statement was released in an email to its mailing list on Oct. 24, while the A.S. Senate’s statement was posted on the A.S. Senate Facebook page on Nov. 1.

November 3, 2019

Lucidity Fields Community Questions About Alternative Deltopia Festival During Town Hall

By Holly Rusch, Yalda Khodadad

Members of Lucidity’s board of directors expressed its hopes that the alternative festival would help channel the Deltopia crowds into a safer space. 

November 3, 2019

In Photos | “Protect survivors, not frats”: Students Hold Demonstration Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

By Daily Nexus Photography

Organizers presented attendees with a Google Form, prompting them to answer the question, “What demands would you like to see be enacted on campus and in Isla Vista?”

October 31, 2019

There’s No Place Quite Like Sweet Jane

By Sanya Kamidi

In addition to the myriad of costume-esque clothing and accessory options, Sweet Jane sells birthday supplies, festival clothes and Isla Vista-specific merchandise.

October 31, 2019

“Haunt the Loop” Ghosted by Children: Trick-or-Treat Event Yields Lower Turnout Than Expected

By Max Abrams, Katherine Swartz

The weekend event drew six people — three of whom were children — down from fifty last year.

October 31, 2019

Pre-Halloween Weekend Shows “Relatively Slow” Activity

By Evelyn Spence

This past weekend saw 19 citations and four arrests on Friday, and eight citations and one arrest on Saturday.

October 30, 2019

Sigma Pi Operations Suspended By National Executive Office While UCSB Investigates Sexual Assault Allegations

By Sanya Kamidi

In the past month, there have been three reports of sexual assault at the Sigma Pi house.