Isla Vista

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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UCSB cancels classes; Santa Barbara County issues flash flood warning, immediate evacuation orders amid heavy rain

January 9, 2023 by and

Academic Senate Divisional Chair Susannah Scott confirmed in a statement to the Nexus that UC Santa Barbara classes are canceled today and tomorrow. 
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I.V. surfer caught in bluffs during high surf advisory, sustained no injuries

January 6, 2023 by

The incident occurred in light of the high surf advisory issued for the southwestern and southeastern Santa Barbara County coast, effective from 1:27 a.m. today to 6 a.m. tomorrow.
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UCSB, SBC issue warnings, evacuations amid heavy rain fall

January 4, 2023 by

The evacuation order will continue until it is deemed safe by the county for civilians to return home. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

November 20, 2022 by

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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New Department of Homeland Security rule aims to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program amid court scrutiny

November 12, 2022 by

There are nearly 3,460 DACA participants enrolled at a University of California (UC) campus annually.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

November 11, 2022 by

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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Gaucho Grocery Shuttle set to launch in Isla Vista

November 10, 2022 by

The main objective of the project is to combat food insecurity by hosting a direct route to local grocery stores, thus providing a more convenient mode of transportation with a reliable schedule.
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