Isla Vista

November 2, 2015

Halloween Events, Police Presence Draw Crowds Away from DP

By Amy Koo

Del Playa Drive was surprisingly quiet this Halloween weekend, with festivities drawing significantly smaller crowds and resulting in fewer misdemeanor arrests and medical evacuations compared to previous years. Accordin...

October 30, 2015

Pizza with Police Addresses Halloween Expectations

By Patrick Guardian

Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) and UCSB Police Department (UCPD) hosted the second Pizza with Police event of the year Thursday which allowed I.V. residents and UCSB students to speak directly with local police about ordi...

October 29, 2015

I.V. Stakeholders Talk Framework, Options for Self Governance

By Naomi Stolpner

The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a public meeting Tuesday evening at the I.V. Clinic building for residents to discuss community planning and development. I.V. residents will vote in November 2016 to approv...

October 29, 2015

I.V. Co-op Plays Active Role in Community

By Jacob Little

Sales at the Isla Vista Food Cooperative have increased approximately seven percent annually over the past five years, while the Co-op continues to immerse itself in the community through education and outreach programs....

October 29, 2015

UCSB Officials, A. S. to Begin Preparations for Approaching El Niño

By Naomi Stolpner

University officials and the Associated Students (A.S.) Public Safety Commission have been coordinating with emergency response teams and local public health organizations to prepare for the upcoming El Niño, expected t...

October 29, 2015

Student Groups Host Halloween Alternatives

By Josh Ortiz

In an effort to provide a safer Halloween for I.V. residents, several student organizations have planned substitute events to partying, such as trick-or-treating and a hangout spot Student organizations will be hosting ...

October 28, 2015

Frats Address Sexual Assault, Masculinity Issues

By Jonathan Mendez

The Inter Fraternity Council (IFC) hosted a forum on masculinity and sexual assault for Greek fraternity members in Campbell Hall Monday evening. IFC Vice President of Communications and third-year political science majo...

October 28, 2015

Student Group to ‘Chalk the Block’ for Bernie Sanders

By Amy Koo

Members of UCSB-4-Bernie, a student group supporting Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as he seeks the Democratic presidential nomination, is hosting “Chalk-the-Block” Thursday at 4 p.m. to imprint Isla Vista with image...

October 26, 2015

UCSB Organizations Host Talk on North Korea Refugees

By Dahyana Barraza

UC Santa Barbara Delta Sigma Pi and the Korean American Student Association (KASA) co-hosted members of Liberty in North Korea (LINK) to speak on North Korean refugees Friday evening at Broida Hall. LINK is a non-profit ...

October 26, 2015

Yoga Studio Opens in Isla Vista

By Madison Willard

Yoga Isla Vista opened Saturday above Silvergreens at 900 Embarcadero del Mar, with a studio opening and blessing ceremony hosted by cofounders John Smart, a UCSB alum, and Julie Smart. Yoga Isla Vista offers classes in ...

October 25, 2015

La Escuelita and IVRPD Host Safe Halloween Event

By Sierra Deak

Campus organization La Escuelita and Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District (IVRPD) hosted Safe Halloween Saturday at Children’s Park. The event aims to give I.V. youth an opportunity to celebrate Halloween a week be...

October 22, 2015

I.V. Residents Discuss Self-Governance Options

By Naomi Stolpner

Members of the Isla Vista community weighed the pros and cons of various self-governance options for the unincorporated area in a meeting earlier this week The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative hosted a meeting on Tu...

October 19, 2015

Second Annual Meet Your Neighbors Day Presents Art, Music and More

By Zareena Zaidi

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District hosted the second annual Meet Your Neighbors Day Saturday throughout I.V. and presented local art, live music, spoken word, yoga classes and other activities. The event lasted all ...

October 19, 2015

Launch Held for New I.V. Community Center Set To Open 2017

By Sierra Deak

The Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs (EVPLA) hosted an event Saturday celebrating the launch of the future Isla Vista Community Center at 976 Embarcadero Del Mar. Third District County Supervisor D...

October 16, 2015

Halloween Parking Restrictions and Noise Ordinances Discussed at City of Goleta Meeting

By Siboney Arias

The City of Goleta hosted a community meeting to discuss residential parking permits and noise ordinances for Halloween weekend in Isla Vista Thursday evening at Goleta City Hall. Halloween attracts many visitors to I.V....

October 16, 2015

SBC Fire Responds to Allegations of Misconduct in Sanchez’s Death

By Staff Report

SBC Fire Information Officer Captain Dave Zaniboni delivered the following response regarding the events leading to Andres Esteban Sanchez’s death on Sunday morning: “On October 11, 2015 at approximately 4:...