Isla Vista

January 22, 2017

Police Report Possible Sexual Assault in Isla Vista Fraternity House

By Supriya Yelimeli

A possible sexual assault occurred Saturday night at an unknown fraternity in Isla Vista, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department reported Sunday.

January 19, 2017

The Goings-On This Week in I.V.

By Staff Report

Everything from the women's march to a bunny social: the Nexus summarizes this week's local going-ons.

January 19, 2017

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Soon To Be 6700 Sabado

By Matthew Danaher

Representatives from Santa Barbara County announced Thursday that the county will be installing a continuous sidewalk through Sabado Tarde Road in the spring.

January 19, 2017

Tax Proposed To Fund I.V. Parks

By Josh Ortiz

Isla Vista residents will vote in May on a special tax to fund additional park services, county authorities confirmed Tuesday.

January 18, 2017

Dela Cruz, Soutar Reelected to Chair Positions

By Gerardo Banuelos

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD) board of directors voted Thursday during their monthly meeting to reelect Pegeen Soutar as chair of the board and Paola Dela Cruz as vice chair.

January 12, 2017

Vista Point: I.V. Events to Check Out This Week

By Staff Report

The weekly goings-on in I.V.

January 12, 2017

Sheriff Implements New Online Reporting System

By Jose Ochoa

The new system will allow online reporting for criminal activity, offering a more efficient law enforcement model.

November 24, 2016

The Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista: Thanksgiving Edition

By Josh Ortiz

The weekly Vista Point column brings you information on Thanksgiving feasts traditional and vegan alike, and more.

November 17, 2016

I.V. a Lucrative Market for Deliveries

By Anjalie Tandon

As a small town with a quirky, youthful populace, Isla Vista has needs that differ from its surrounding areas. Students who understand its distinct culture are able to fulfill I.V.’s demands through various entrepreneu...

November 17, 2016

Bins Seek To Salvage Surf Gear

By Aly Giammanco

The Isla Vista Surfrider Foundation will launch a coordinated project with nonprofit organization ReRip next quarter to collect and repurpose broken or unwanted surf equipment.

November 17, 2016

The Goings-On in I.V. This Week

By Staff Report

From movie screenings to the weekly vegan potluck, I.V. is popping this week

November 10, 2016

No on F Leaves CSD Fundless

By Josh Ortiz

Measures E and F experienced differing fates Tuesday night. Ballots from Isla Vista began to be counted at 11 p.m., showing an almost-secured win for Measure E but imminent loss for Measure F.

November 10, 2016

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in I.V.

By Josh Ortiz

Upcoming events include the local State of the Union, an IVRPD board meeting and a Poets’ Club open mic.

November 10, 2016

Flashback: Election 2012

By Matthew Danaher

It was only four years ago when both Isla Vista and UCSB were consumed with this year’s political fervor once again.

November 3, 2016

I.V. Youth Projects Seek $300K to Fund Facility

By Malire Lozada

The Isla Vista Youth Projects hopes to cement its role in I.V. this year by raising funds to purchase the Children’s Center building next to the Camino Real Marketplace.

November 3, 2016

UCSB Administration, County Police Attribute Low Crime Rates to Student Volunteers

By Supriya Yelimeli

Final numbers from the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department showed Halloween weekend arrests, citations and medical transports in Isla Vista down more than 80 percent from 2013.