Isla Vista

I.V. Parks Dive Headfirst into Recycled Water

November 2, 2017 by

The IVRPD approved a project last month that will create recycled-water irrigation in I.V. parks, increasing water sustainability after the region’s recent droughts.
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Vista Point: The Goings-On in Isla Vista This Week

November 2, 2017 by

Stay up to date with Isla Vista events with Vista Point.
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Elotero Could Return to SRB Soon, Pending Permits

November 2, 2017 by

UC Santa Barbara students can expect to see Hijinio Camacho, El Elotero, selling elotes, raspados and mango on campus again after weeks of his absence.
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Birth Control Vending Machine Coming to Pardall Center Winter Quarter

November 2, 2017 by

The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Center plans to install a vending machine that will sell basic wellness products at the Pardall Center beginning Winter Quarter.
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Halloween Weekend 2017 ‘Uneventful’ in Isla Vista, Law Enforcement Drops

October 31, 2017 by

Police presence in Isla Vista decreased for Halloween weekend, with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department falling by 22 percent and the UC Police Department falling by 16 percent from 2016 t...
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Two SBCC Students Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary

October 30, 2017 by

Both suspects are Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) students, and McAllister is a former SBCC football player.
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Cute, Not Cuddly: Isla Vista Raccoon Numbers May Be in Decline

October 30, 2017 by and

The furry masked bandits that prowl Isla Vista are known to steal the vulnerable hearts of Isla Vistans, but they leave in their wake something far less lovely: assorted parasites and diseases.
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Advertisements Cost UC Santa Barbara up to $30K for Halloween Weekend

October 28, 2017 by and

The advertisements are one of the ways the university has tried to curb attendance during party weekends like Halloween and Deltopia in recent years.
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Halloweekend Brings Parking Restrictions to I.V., UCSB

October 26, 2017 by

Isla Vista, Goleta and UC Santa Barbara will implement parking restrictions this weekend in anticipation of an influx of visitors for Halloween.
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Lawsuit Dismissed Alleging CSD Inappropriately Discussed Financial Issues

October 19, 2017 by

Gabriel Pragin, community organizer and ex-candidate for the I.V. CSD board of directors, dismissed his lawsuit against the local government last Friday, according to the court records.
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Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Moves Forward With Plans for Recycled Water

October 19, 2017 by

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District directed staff to move forward with a project that will bring recycled water to I.V. parks at a meeting last Thursday.
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Vista Point: Freebies and To-Dos This Week

October 19, 2017 by

From tenants rights workshops to a ministry adventure to Knapp's Castle, Vista Point has all of your events in Isla Vista for the week.
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IVYP’s LuAnn Miller Set to Retire After 33 Years of Nonprofit Work

October 12, 2017 by

Toddlers run after her asking to be held, staff members light up when she walks into a room and she ends each interaction with a hug — it’s clear LuAnn Miller is a beloved Isla Vistan.
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Tattoo Parlor’s Precious Dogs Leave Their Prints on Isla Vista Community

October 12, 2017 by and

Precious Slut Tattoo, a local piercing and tattoo parlor, has long grabbed the community’s attention with its risqué name. Now, students have five more reasons to flock to the shop.
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Community Services District Hires Jonathan Abboud as Interim General Manager

October 11, 2017 by and

The Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD) announced Jonathan Abboud as its first interim general manager on Tuesday night, creating a temporary position to account for its unexpectedly small bu...
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