Isla Vista

February 16, 2023

Term in review: IVCSD Director Ethan Bertrand

By Nisha Malley

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.

February 16, 2023

Supervisor Capps launches monthly coffee hours in I.V.

By Nisha Malley

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Capps and get free coffee provided by Caje Coffee Roasters.

February 12, 2023

I.V. Wingstop employees walk out en masse on Super Bowl Sunday

By Mark Alfred

The group of workers included three UC Santa Barbara students who served as shift leads for the Wingstop location. 

February 9, 2023

Santa Barbara Hillel, UCSB Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi host Holocaust Remembrance walk

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The march was organized in light of recent antisemitism within the UCSB community.

February 6, 2023

Thriving Initiative creates mural about recovery for survivors of interpersonal violence at I.V. Community Center

By Alex Levin

The mural itself was designed and created by survivors of interpersonal violence, and other community members.

February 5, 2023

8 Isla Vistans submit candidacy for Community Services District Board of Directors

By Nisha Malley

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.

February 5, 2023

I.V. Safe coalition starts new chapter under helm of IVCSD

By Nisha Malley, Melea Maglalang

With the recent change in leadership, IVCSD discussed the future of the group at its Jan. 24 board meeting

February 4, 2023

UCSB community evaluates accessibility of child care services on campus

By Asumi Shuda

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 parents.  UC Santa Barba...

January 26, 2023

Isla Vista burglar arrested on multiple felony charges

By Nisha Malley, Kyra Schimpf

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.

January 25, 2023

Applications open for vacant IVCSD seat

By Nisha Malley

The person appointed to the vacant seat would serve through December 2024.

January 24, 2023

Erosion endangers patios along Del Playa Drive after storm

By Nisha Malley

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.

January 20, 2023

No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

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.

January 19, 2023

All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

By Asumi Shuda

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.

January 17, 2023

Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

By Asumi Shuda

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

January 9, 2023

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

By Asumi Shuda, Mark Alfred

Academic Senate Divisional Chair Susannah Scott confirmed in a statement to the Nexus that UC Santa Barbara classes are canceled today and tomorrow. 

January 6, 2023

I.V. surfer caught in bluffs during high surf advisory, sustained no injuries

By Asumi Shuda

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.