Isla Vista

Over 200 gather for Memorial Vigil

May 23, 2017 by and

Student a capella groups opened Tuesday’s memorial of the tragic events of May 23, 2014, with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” as the victims’ families, students, faculty and staff gathered o...
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Farewell, Holly

May 18, 2017 by

Jim Morrison's fabled muse for "The Crystal Ship," Platform Holly, will soon disappear as Venoco, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy.
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Amid Budget Woes, SB Sheriff’s Office Faces Potential Staff Cuts

May 18, 2017 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) is currently over budget, understaffed and overworked, county officials reported in budget discussions this past month.
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Vista Point: Local Freebies and Activities This Week

May 18, 2017 by

This week features free music in many forms, a yogi's Extravaganza pregame, a May 23 tragedy remembrance vigil and more.
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IVRPD Accepts $13,000 Donation from UCSB

May 15, 2017 by

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

May 11, 2017 by

This week's events include the 41st annual Isla Vista Jugglers Festival, Toga-Palooza and free vegan food.
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Unfazed by the Haze: Greek Life Confronts its Reputation

May 11, 2017 by

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

May 9, 2017 by

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

May 4, 2017 by

This week, catch local bands, music panels and festivals at all times of night and day.
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Vista Point: I.V. Goings-On and Freebies This Week

April 27, 2017 by

This week's Vista Point includes live music galore from I.V. First Friday to backyard concerts, free vegan food, tree planting and more.
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Best Buds Run Dispensary Out of Isla Vista

April 20, 2017 by

UCSB student Trevor Barrett and several friends operate a successful marijuana delivery service in Isla Vista.
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3 UCSB Students To Intern for Recently Established I.V. Gov’t

April 20, 2017 by

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

April 20, 2017 by

Beach brunch yoga sessions and local government this weekend in I.V.
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Despite Budget Cuts, I.V. Stakeholders Hold Out Hope for Community Center

April 19, 2017 by

Amidst budgetary shortfalls in Santa Barbara County and federal housing programs, Isla Vistans continue to push for funding for the Isla Vista Community Center.
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Recap: Off-Campus Senator Candidate Forum

April 19, 2017 by and

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.
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