Isla Vista

May 19, 2019

I.V. CSD Budget Sees About $200,000 Increase in Funding for Next Fiscal Year

By Katherine Swartz

The total amount of funding the I.V. CSD expects to receive in the 2019-2020 fiscal year is $1,105,921, compared to $898,337 in 2018-2019.

May 18, 2019

Proposed Vending Machine in I.V. Aimed at Addressing Food Insecurity in Near Future

By Max Abrams

The vending machine is intended to operate 24/7 and will likely be located outside the Isla Vista Community Room at 970 Embarcadero Del Mar.

May 16, 2019

Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista

By Staff Report

Check out what's going on in Isla Vista this week.

May 16, 2019

I.V. CSD Calls on UCPD to Hold Community Meeting Following Recent Allegations

By Evelyn Spence, Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

I.V. CSD directors voted unanimously to send a letter to the UCPD.

May 16, 2019

Two Local Businessmen Propose Loop Renovations, Face Community Resistance at CSD

By Sanya Kamidi

Jonathan Wygant and Terry Huggins are interested in redeveloping the area to increase the amount of affordable housing in I.V. as well as to create more startup/incubator spaces.

May 14, 2019

CSD To Change Election Years, Citing Money Saved and Aiming for Higher Voter Turnout

By Sanya Kamidi

Three positions on the board of directors will now be up for grabs in the 2020 general election, as opposed to fall 2019.

May 9, 2019

Spike In April Arrests Due to Deltopia

By Hayley Tice

More students were arrested in Isla Vista and on the UC Santa Barbara campus in April than in any of the past six months.

May 2, 2019

Cajé Unveils Eco-Friendly Location in Downtown Santa Barbara

By Amira Garewal

Cajé opened a second location in downtown Santa Barbara this past weekend.

May 2, 2019

SBMTD to Increase Frequency of UCSB Shuttle Amid Route Changes

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The change comes as part of a series of adjustments to the bus routes in Santa Barbara and Goleta to improve the timing and efficiency of routes.

April 29, 2019

Sacramento Man Falls From Cliff on 6700 Block of Del Playa Drive

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The man was attending a party in Isla Vista when he lost his balance on the cliff and initially slid down the cliff and then fell onto the beach.

April 25, 2019

Flintstone Bench Removed, Donated to IVRPD

By Max Abrams

On April 10, the SB County Public Works Department removed the bench after being informed to do so by SBSO.

April 25, 2019

Amidst Lawsuit, Ike’s Moves to State Street

By Max Abrams

Shehadeh’s countersuit alleges that Icon breached his lease agreement and committed fraud in the form of concealment.

April 25, 2019

New Proposed Cliff Policy Could Affect Homes on Del Playa Drive

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The county’s new proposed policy would move the minimum distance to 15 feet.

April 25, 2019

Sheriff’s Office Rolls Out Party Registration Program for Isla Vista

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The Party Registration Program allows I.V. residents to pre-register their parties online to avoid the risk of being cited and fined.

April 25, 2019

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

By Staff Report

Check out what's happening in Isla Vista this week.

April 22, 2019

I.V. CSD Receives Community Feedback on Budget

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

One community member also proposed the money be used to create a community counseling center for drug addiction, homelessness and suicide intervention.