Isla Vista

May 18, 2017

Farewell, Holly

By Josh Ortiz

Jim Morrison's fabled muse for "The Crystal Ship," Platform Holly, will soon disappear as Venoco, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy.

May 18, 2017

Amid Budget Woes, SB Sheriff’s Office Faces Potential Staff Cuts

By Jose Ochoa

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) is currently over budget, understaffed and overworked, county officials reported in budget discussions this past month.

May 18, 2017

Vista Point: Local Freebies and Activities This Week

By Staff Report

This week features free music in many forms, a yogi's Extravaganza pregame, a May 23 tragedy remembrance vigil and more.

May 15, 2017

IVRPD Accepts $13,000 Donation from UCSB

By Jose Ochoa

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District accepted $13,000 from UC Santa Barbara this Thursday as part of an agreement to use the funds for park improvements and maintenance.

May 11, 2017

Vista Point: Isla Vista’s Goings-On This Week

By Staff Report

This week's events include the 41st annual Isla Vista Jugglers Festival, Toga-Palooza and free vegan food.

May 11, 2017

Unfazed by the Haze: Greek Life Confronts its Reputation

By Jose Ochoa

UC Santa Barbara has seen three fraternities lose their charter or colony status since 2014 for hazing-related offenses. Phi Sigma Kappa, Beta Theta Pi and Nu Alpha Kappa all lost their colony or charter status beginning...

May 9, 2017

Measure O Passes, Will Fund I.V. Park Services

By Josh Ortiz

Measure O passed Tuesday night with approximately 80 percent of Isla Vista voters choosing to approve the special tax to fund additional park services in I.V.

May 4, 2017

Vista Point: I.V.’s Weekly Freebies and Activities

By Staff Report

This week, catch local bands, music panels and festivals at all times of night and day.

April 27, 2017

Vista Point: I.V. Goings-On and Freebies This Week

By Staff Report

This week's Vista Point includes live music galore from I.V. First Friday to backyard concerts, free vegan food, tree planting and more.

April 20, 2017

Best Buds Run Dispensary Out of Isla Vista

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

UCSB student Trevor Barrett and several friends operate a successful marijuana delivery service in Isla Vista.

April 20, 2017

3 UCSB Students To Intern for Recently Established I.V. Gov’t

By Jose Ochoa

Some new faces were officially introduced to the Isla Vista Community Services District this Tuesday: three UC Santa Barbara students who will work as the first apprentices to the directors of I.V.’s local government.

April 20, 2017

Vista Point: I.V.’s Weekly Freebies and Activities

By Staff Report

Beach brunch yoga sessions and local government this weekend in I.V.

April 19, 2017

Despite Budget Cuts, I.V. Stakeholders Hold Out Hope for Community Center

By Phi Do

Amidst budgetary shortfalls in Santa Barbara County and federal housing programs, Isla Vistans continue to push for funding for the Isla Vista Community Center.

April 19, 2017

Recap: Off-Campus Senator Candidate Forum

By Anjalie Tandon, Maura Fox

The candidates for off-campus senator kicked off the second day of campaigning on Tuesday, meeting at the candidate forum in The Hub to relay their stances on various issues as potential senators.

April 17, 2017

Pedestrian Robbed on Del Playa Drive

By Josh Ortiz

A pedestrian was threatened with a gun during a robbery Sunday night on the 66 block of Del Playa Drive, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) said.

April 14, 2017

Out-of-Towners Make Up 66 Percent of Deltopia Arrests

By Jose Ochoa

Out-of-towners composed almost two-thirds of the arrests made during Deltopia, according to arrest logs released on Tuesday by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO).