Isla Vista

February 1, 2018

New Lieutenant to Head Up Isla Vista Foot Patrol

By Shomik Mukherjee

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) is now led by a new station lieutenant, who took over the position this week after the departure of Lt. Ruben Cintron.

February 1, 2018

Beaches Still Closed Due to Mud Runoff

By Spencer Sween

Santa Barbara beaches have been closed for three weeks as the county continues to find high levels of contaminants in the water, according to the SBCPHD.

January 29, 2018

IVYP Welcomes New Director After Three Month Search Process

By Jasmine Moreno

After a rigorous three-month process of vetting over 70 candidates, the Isla Vista Youth Projects (IVYP) has selected Lori Lander Goodman as the organization’s new executive director.

January 26, 2018

iV Menus Owner’s Preliminary Hearing Setting Scheduled for Feb. 15

By Shomik Mukherjee

iV Menus owner Patrick Galoustian’s preliminary hearing setting was postponed to Feb. 15, a superior court judge ruled Thursday.

January 25, 2018

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

By Staff Report

The UCSB Associated Students Commission on Student Well Being is hosting high intensity interval training classes on Monday, Jan. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. H.I.I.T. classes generally involve a combination of aerobi...

January 18, 2018

I.V. Homeless Population Weathers Fire and Rain

By Shomik Mukherjee

The hazardous smoke of December’s Thomas Fire didn’t spare Isla Vista, as air quality dipped to unhealthy levels and forced residents to strap on N95 respirator masks while outdoors.

January 18, 2018

High Insurance Costs Prevent El Elotero from Selling on Campus

By Victoria Gurrola

Local street vendor Hijinio Camacho, El Elotero, will not be returning to the UC Santa Barbara campus to sell his famous elotes during Winter Quarter because he cannot afford the high insurance costs required of on campu...

January 18, 2018

Vista Point

By Staff Report

The goings-on in Isla Vista this week.

January 18, 2018

Local Businesses Cope With Food Shortages as Highway 101 Remains Closed

By Stephany Rubio

Several Isla Vista businesses are experiencing product and food shortages due to the recent mudslides that have temporarily closed U.S. Route 101 northbound access from southern California.

January 11, 2018

Vista Point

By Staff Report

Find out about the goings-on in I.V. this week.

December 29, 2017

Two Apparent Overdoses in Isla Vista Within 24 Hours, Victims Receive Doses of Naloxone

By Jose Ochoa

Two male victims suffering from apparent drug overdoses in Isla Vista received Naloxone and were transported to the hospital on Monday, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office reported.

December 21, 2017

Suspect Arrested for Reported Rape in Isla Vista

By Maura Fox

A woman was sexually assaulted by a male suspect at 910 Embarcadero Del Norte on  Dec. 17, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department reported.

December 20, 2017

Isla Vista Food Co-op Aids Victims of Thomas Fire

By Evelyn Spence

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is working to help those who have been affected by the Thomas Fire by offering several relief efforts, including a “round-up” change program, a 15 percent discount for evacuees and a f...

December 7, 2017

UCSB, Isla Vista Locations Close in Response to Poor Air Quality

By Evelyn Spence

The map shows locations in I.V. and on campus that are closed Friday or providing limited services.

December 7, 2017

How Far Is Isla Vista From the Thomas Fire?

By Supriya Yelimeli

Click through the map for more details on the Thomas Fire and its distance from UCSB and Isla Vista.

December 6, 2017

Net Neutrality Repeal Would Have Little Impact on UCSB

By Evelyn Spence

Internet access at UC Santa Barbara will not change if the Federal Communications Commission repeals network neutrality, a regulation that ensures all websites receive equal service.