Isla Vista

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

November 18, 2019 by and

Students are advised to lock their doors and stay away from windows.
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Die Up: Cal Poly and UCSB Face Off at Beer Die Tournament

November 14, 2019 by

The final score was 11-2, with the Mustangs taking home the championship.
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When Your Home Becomes a Parking Violation: Large-Vehicle Restrictions Affect Isla Vistans

November 14, 2019 by

All oversized vehicles parked overnight are subject to a $50 minimum fine and possible removal.
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I.V. CSD Vote for Lucidity Festival on Deltopia Postponed To December

November 14, 2019 by

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

November 13, 2019 by

The tournament, hosted by beer sports organization Dyeislyfe, drew a packed crowd. 
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37 Days Later, Stranded Boat Removed from Coal Oil Point

November 13, 2019 by

The boat, owned by a 27-year-old Northern California resident, ran aground on Oct. 5.
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UCSB Administration Addresses Students’ Concerns Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

November 11, 2019 by , and

The forum was held by the university as an attempt to clarify misinformation regarding the allegations.
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Halloween Weekend Crowd “Very Small,” SBSO Says

November 7, 2019 by

Halloween weekend saw “relatively slow [activity] compared to a typical weekend.” 
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Over 40 Former Tenants Sued Isla Vista Luxury Living Over Security Deposit Disputes — and Won

November 7, 2019 by

The plaintiffs received $13,785 back in money initially put into security deposits and $1,200 in “bad faith” charges.
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“We Will Believe Survivors”: A.S. Senate, I.V. CSD Release Statements in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

November 6, 2019 by

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.
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Lucidity Fields Community Questions About Alternative Deltopia Festival During Town Hall

November 3, 2019 by and

Members of Lucidity’s board of directors expressed its hopes that the alternative festival would help channel the Deltopia crowds into a safer space. 
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In Photos | “Protect survivors, not frats”: Students Hold Demonstration Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

November 3, 2019 by

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?”
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There’s No Place Quite Like Sweet Jane

October 31, 2019 by

In addition to the myriad of costume-esque clothing and accessory options, Sweet Jane sells birthday supplies, festival clothes and Isla Vista-specific merchandise.
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“Haunt the Loop” Ghosted by Children: Trick-or-Treat Event Yields Lower Turnout Than Expected

October 31, 2019 by and

The weekend event drew six people — three of whom were children — down from fifty last year.
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Pre-Halloween Weekend Shows “Relatively Slow” Activity

October 31, 2019 by

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