Isla Vista

Term in review: IVCSD Director Catherine Flaherty

February 16, 2023 by

Joining IVCSD in the height of COVID-19 restrictions, Flaherty carried out the majority of her term during the pandemic.
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Term in review: IVCSD Director Ethan Bertrand

February 16, 2023 by

Newly elected to the Goleta Union School District Board of Education, Bertrand resigned from his position as IVCSD director in December 2022 after six years in office.
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Supervisor Capps launches monthly coffee hours in I.V.

February 16, 2023 by

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Capps and get free coffee provided by Caje Coffee Roasters.
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I.V. Wingstop employees walk out en masse on Super Bowl Sunday

February 12, 2023 by

The group of workers included three UC Santa Barbara students who served as shift leads for the Wingstop location. 
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Santa Barbara Hillel, UCSB Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi host Holocaust Remembrance walk

February 9, 2023 by

The march was organized in light of recent antisemitism within the UCSB community.
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Thriving Initiative creates mural about recovery for survivors of interpersonal violence at I.V. Community Center

February 6, 2023 by

The mural itself was designed and created by survivors of interpersonal violence, and other community members.
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8 Isla Vistans submit candidacy for Community Services District Board of Directors

February 5, 2023 by

IVCSD is appointing one candidate to its board after Ethan Bertrand stepped down as director to serve on the Goleta Union School District Board in December 2022.
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I.V. Safe coalition starts new chapter under helm of IVCSD

February 5, 2023 by and

With the recent change in leadership, IVCSD discussed the future of the group at its Jan. 24 board meeting
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UCSB community evaluates accessibility of child care services on campus

February 4, 2023 by

From a 245-person waitlist to limited enrollment capacity, various UC Santa Barbara community members evaluated disparities in accessibility of child care services for faculty, staff and student paren...
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Isla Vista burglar arrested on multiple felony charges

January 26, 2023 by and

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) deputies responded to a report of an intruder at a private residence at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 20.
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Applications open for vacant IVCSD seat

January 25, 2023 by

The person appointed to the vacant seat would serve through December 2024.
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Erosion endangers patios along Del Playa Drive after storm

January 24, 2023 by

In response to the dangerous conditions, Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista landowners are repairing recent damages and attempting to address the ongoing issue of cliff safety.
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No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

January 20, 2023 by and

SBC Fire Department received over 400 calls for service and 100 calls for water rescues throughout the county since Jan. 9, none of which resulted in death or injury.
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All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

January 19, 2023 by

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.
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Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

January 17, 2023 by

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.
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