Isla Vista

Motives for Recent I.V. Church Vandalism Under Investigation

September 23, 2015 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department is currently investigating the vandalism of St. Michael’s University Church that occurred on Sept. 10.
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Nexus Update: I.V. Writes to Keep Plastino

September 23, 2015 by

Isla Vista stakeholders drafted a letter to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown requesting Plastino’s term as the IVFP lieutenant be extended. Long-term residents, students and university and co...
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AB 3 Heads to Gov. Brown Following Senate Passing

September 17, 2015 by

California State Assemblymember Das Williams’s Assembly Bill 3 (AB 3), which seeks to create a Community Services District (CSD) in Isla Vista, passed the California Senate and Assembly on Sept. 11 ...
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Santa Barbara Ad Aims to Rebrand Isla Vista

September 17, 2015 by

The Isla Vista Safe Committee recently developed an ad campaign to be released this week in an effort to rebrand I.V. as safe and to notify the public of changes, including additional lighting, fences...
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DA Report Finds Police’s Actions Last May 23 To Be Lawful and in Self Defense

September 10, 2015 by

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s (DA) Office stated law enforcement officers involved in the events of May 23 last year acted lawfully and in self defense during the gunfire ...
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SB County Planning Commission Finds an Increase in I.V. Parking, Community Disagrees

September 7, 2015 by

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission held a meeting Wednesday morning to review recommendations from the Planning and Development staff concerning parking in Isla Vista.
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UCSB Pledges $1.4 Million to Isla Vista Self-Governance

September 6, 2015 by

UC Santa Barbara announced through a letter of commitment this week that the university will fund $1.4 million to the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD) if it is established.
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New CRD McKarrell Talks I.V., Community

August 27, 2015 by

The Nexus sits down with Lt. Plastino, EVPLA Paola Dela Cruz, Debbie Fleming and James McKarrell to discuss the deputy’s role in Isla Vista.
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International Student Alagie Jammeh Risks Life To Speak Out Against Homophobia

July 28, 2015 by

“No one should be denied their fundamental basic human rights because of their sexuality,” Alagie Jammeh posted on Facebook in September 2014. By November of that same year, Jammeh found his world...
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I.V. Community Resource Deputy Search to Attract ‘Genuine’ Applicants

July 20, 2015 by

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President of Local Affairs (EVPLA) hosted a community meeting in the Isla Vista Clinic Thursday evening to discuss the appointment of a community re...
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Walk, Church Service Promote Anti-Gun-Violence Movement

June 29, 2015 by

Gun-regulation activist group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and the University United Methodist Church co-hosted a walk and special service Sunday afternoon to honor the victims of the C...
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Sticker Sales To Support Local Charities, Businesses

June 1, 2015 by

Project I <3 Isla Vista will begin its campaign to raise money for local charities, while supporting local businesses on June 1 by selling stickers at select locations around Isla Vista.
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Gauchos Paddle Out As One

May 28, 2015 by

UCSB Surf Team hosts second annual Memorial Paddle Out to honor victims of May 23, 2014
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Stakeholders Discuss Misconceptions, University Involvement

May 27, 2015 by

Isla Vista community members met in the I.V. Clinic Building to discuss Assemblymember Das Williams’ Assembly Bill 3 (AB 3) during the weekly stakeholders’ meeting.
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Surf Team To Paddle Out

May 27, 2015 by

The UCSB Surf Team will host the second annual Isla Vista Memorial Paddle Out on May 27 at 6 p.m. at the beach in front of the UCSB Lagoon and Manzanita Village to honor the lives lost on May 23 last ...
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