Isla Vista

Galoustian Will Face Charges on Behalf of Two Victims During January Trial

Galoustian, 45, allegedly assaulted two separate victims on different dates.
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From DP Rentals To Playa Life I.V.: 40 Isla Vista Properties Under New Management

Say goodbye to Del Playa Rentals. Isla Vista Owners LLC, a Delaware-registered company, bought all of James Gelb’s 40 properties in early May, taking charge of the 634 tenants. Encore Property Mana...
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Bird’s Wings Clipped: Electric Scooter Ban In Place on Campus

A citation for riding a Bird on campus could cost $250.
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SBCC Student Fights Off Attempted Rape

There is a “strong likelihood” that the victim would have been sexually assaulted if she had not been able to get away, Hoover said.
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Daily Nexus Crime Map

The Nexus news team will be updating this map daily.
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

Little excerpts of events happening around Isla Vista this week; go out, join your neighbors, and have fun!
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Out with the Old, In with the New: Latest Additions to Isla Vista

At least six businesses closed down in Isla Vista during the past year.
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Hopping into the New School Year: HOPR Bike Share Has Arrived

HOPR plans to add more than 900 additional bicycles to the UCSB and I.V. area by January 2019.
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

Little excerpts of events happening around Isla Vista this week; go out, join your neighbors, and have fun!
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Four Arrested After Paintball Gun Injures Pedestrian

The men are currently in custody at the Santa Barbara County Jail on $30,000 bails.
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Former I.V. Landlord James Gelb Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charge of Disturbing the Peace

Gelb was charged with the misdemeanor after he was recorded yelling profanity at Ethan Bertrand, I.V. Community Services District (CSD) president.
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Kayakers Safely Return To Shore Following Police Water Rescue Call

They later said they were “somewhat unstable” in the water and were concerned because it had become dark outside.
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Coast Carvers Hit the Streets of Isla Vista

Ten women weaved through the streets of Isla Vista. Hair flying, wind whistling, skates clacking.
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20-Year-Old Arrested for Cocaine, Xanax Possession on Abrego Road

Both subjects were determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance, while the male was found in possession of cocaine and Xanax.
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Suspected Pipe Bomb in Isla Vista Foot Patrol Office Deemed All Clear

Residents in houses near the IVFP were first warned about the suspected bomb at approximately 12:05 p.m.
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