Isla Vista

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.

December 5, 2017

WATCH: Fireworks and Couch Burnings From the I.V. Power Outage

By Adam Brainin

Watch the events as they unfolded from the three-hour-long power outage Monday night.

December 4, 2017

Tenants’ Rights Lawyer Offers Advice to Frustrated I.V. Residents at Town Hall

By Evelyn Spence

The Isla Vista Tenants Union hosted a town hall Thursday evening to discuss problems between tenants and landlords and educate students about their rights when renting in I.V.

November 30, 2017

CSD Discusses Mediation Program Between Tenants and Landlords

By Jose Ochoa

The Isla Vista Community Services District began discussions to develop a new tenant-landlord mediation program on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at their board of directors meeting.

November 30, 2017

Vista Point: Freebies and Activities in Isla Vista This Week

By Staff Report

I.V. indie rock band Frisson will play their first show of the new school year on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m at 6694 Del Playa Drive.

November 27, 2017

Goat Yoga is Coming to Isla Vista in December

By Kayla Larson

Goat yoga will be coming to Isla Vista this Saturday, giving community members the chance to add some hooves to their downward dogs.  

November 21, 2017

Juice It Up! Celebrates Opening in Isla Vista

By Eric Moon

Juice It Up! made its debut at its Isla Vista location with a grand opening party last Friday, Nov. 17 on Pardall Road.

November 16, 2017

A.S. Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution Condemning I.V. Landlord’s Homophobic Statements

By Rachael Grand

The A.S. Senate approved a resolution Wednesday condemning I.V. landlord James Gelb’s homophobic statements toward I.V. CSD President Ethan Bertrand on Nov. 7.

November 16, 2017

Vista Point: The Goings-On in Isla Vista This Week

By Staff Report

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative will be hosting a produce tasting for fruits and vegetables grown in the fall season.

November 16, 2017

Edible Campus Program To Double Produce Output with New Farm

By Hayley Tice, Rachael Grand

The Edible Campus Program hopes to break ground on a student farm by the end of the year, which would double the amount of produce grown by the program.

November 16, 2017

Stricter Dog Leash Regulation May Come to Some I.V. Parks

By Hayley Tice

The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District will hold a meeting next month to discuss an ordinance that could require certain dogs to wear leashes in many I.V. parks.

November 16, 2017

Records Show Years of Resident Complaints Against I.V. Landlord

By Maura Fox

James Gelb, an Isla Vista landlord for more than 23 years, has recently become embroiled in local controversy after he was filmed yelling homophobic statements at Ethan Bertrand, I.V. Community Services District presiden...

November 9, 2017

Vista Point: Freebies and Activities in I.V. This Week

By Staff Report

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative will be hosting a baking contest at their building next to the Isla Vista Recreation & Park District building this Sunday, Nov. 12.