Isla Vista

October 20, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly going-ons in and around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

October 13, 2022

Increased policing and street cameras during Halloween in Isla Vista prompt A.S. to host town hall

By Nisha Malley

For the past nine years, local police agencies have increased their patrolling of I.V. and enforced regulations and road closure for Halloween weekend.

October 8, 2022

UCPD faces understaffing, struggles to hire Interpersonal Violence Investigator

By Nisha Malley

The role of interpersonal violence investigator is the latest in a list of positions UCPD is yet to fill.

October 8, 2022

I.V. Community Services District receives award for sustainable transportation initiative

By Nisha Malley

The California Air Resources Board awarded IVCSD with a Sustainable Transportation Equity Project grant of $182,158 to develop a Community Mobility Plan in November 2020.

October 1, 2022

I.V. Recreation and Park District approves budget for upcoming 50th anniversary celebration

By Nisha Malley

Inside the amphitheater will be music, Halloween-themed movies each night, costume contests and fashion shows.

September 30, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista

By Nisha Malley

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

September 24, 2022

IVCSD supports installation of flashing lights along key crosswalks

By Nisha Malley

Addressed to SBC Alternative Transportation Manager Mark Friedlander, the letter affirmed local municipal support of the project to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

September 24, 2022

Local youth center continues summer mural program to heighten representation in Isla Vista

By Ellah Foster

The program was coordinated by recent doctoral graduate of UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz School Stephanie Arguera with support from the Center for Publicly Engaged Scholarship and the Department of Education’s Dr. Rebeca Mi...

September 23, 2022

IVCSD expands Isla Vista Beautiful Program

By Nisha Malley

The program will aim to continue to address issues of priority for the Isla Vista community, including trash and graffiti. 

August 28, 2022

IVFP’s “No Open Container” campaign returns to Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Santa Barbara County 36-3 deems consuming “intoxicating liquor” in the “unincorporated areas of the county” on any public street, sidewalk, highway, parking lot or alley unlawful.

August 28, 2022

UCSB hosts free children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic; Set to give second doses this week

By Siddharth Chattoraj

The center gave its first doses on July 27 and will administer second doses of the vaccine on Aug. 24 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

August 28, 2022

Timeline: Historic housing shortage leaves students waiting for additional campus housing to be built

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

During Fall Quarter 2021, UCSB grappled with an unprecedented housing crisis that shocked the community as students returned for in-person instruction.

August 27, 2022

I.V. attempted kidnapper sentenced to seven years in state prison

By Mark Alfred

The Port Hueneme resident pleaded guilty in April to attempted kidnapping and multiple counts of indecent exposure.

August 25, 2022

Student arrested for hiding cameras in I.V. bathroom has charges dismissed, larger investigation still underway

By Mark Alfred

The former student is still under investigation for potential charges in the future as law enforcement continues to review footage from multiple cameras.

August 18, 2022

Armed subject inside building on Camino Pescadero

By Holly Rusch, Asumi Shuda

UCPD and SBSO have closed the 760 block of Camino Pescadero until further notice. 

August 10, 2022

Santa Barbara confirms three confirmed cases of monkeypox

By Asumi Shuda

The three local adults are currently in isolation, and Public Health completed the contact tracing process to identify anyone who possibly had contact with them.