Isla Vista

December 2, 2014

Das Williams Introduces I.V. Self-Governance Bill

By Megan Mineiro

Assembly Bill 3, a bill aimed to create the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD) in order provide infrastructure and services to the residents of I.V., was introduced to the California State Assembly yesterday by...

December 2, 2014

I.V.: A History — Part II

By Peter Mounteer

Although Isla Vista tried and failed for cityhood in 1973, the I.V. Community Council (IVCC) made several other attempts to give I.V. a more sustainable form of government in the years following.

December 1, 2014

I.V.: A History — Part I

By Peter Mounteer

In Isla Vista’s nearly 70-year history as the primary home of UCSB students, various residents and activists have made multiple attempts in the 1970s, 1980s and early 2000s to establish a form of governance within the ...

November 21, 2014

Graduate Student Association Convenes to Consider Plans for I.V.

By Juliet Bachtel

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) held a public meeting Thursday in the GSA Formal Lounge at the MultiCultural Center to discuss the role graduate students play in improving Isla Vista.

November 20, 2014

Forum Discusses Recent Issues Plaguing Isla Vista

By Peeka Zimmerman

The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara hosted a community forum titled the “The Future of Isla Vista — An Ongoing Conversation” yesterday at the Louise Lowry Davis Center to discuss the recent findings and goa...

November 13, 2014

I.V. Residents To Hold Self-Governance Panel

By Josh Ortiz

Santa Barbara City College trustee-elect Jonathan Abboud and Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs-elect Cameron Schunk will hold a forum presenting their vision for Isla Vista self-governance toda...

November 10, 2014

I.V. Anthology Now Accepting Works

By Josephine Niu

Associated Students Executive Director Marisela Márquez, alumna and former A.S. Internal Vice President Kyley Scarlet and KCSB News Director Monica Lopez will co-edit an anthology with a working title of I.V. Strong Col...

November 2, 2014

Isla Vista Stays Safe This Halloween

By Staff Report

There were no major incidents in Isla Vista this past Halloween weekend and arrests and citations were down significantly compared to last year’s Halloween attendance, according to a statement from the Santa Barbara Co...

October 27, 2014

La Escuelita Treats Isla Vistans to a Safe Halloween

By William Leiva

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District and campus-based nonprofit La Escuelita hosted Safe Halloween this past Saturday, a free event for the children in I.V. held at the Children’s Park on Picasso Rd.

October 23, 2014

Coffee Collab Mural Commemorates Tragedy

By Gabrielle Pavia

Santa Barbara City College media and design student Ana Corrigan completed her most recent mural inside Coffee Collaborative on Pardall Road last Thursday.

October 23, 2014

Isla Vista Questions Television Episode

By Noah Brennan-Greenbaum

  NBC TV Network aired an episode of crime series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” last Wednesday featuring alleged similarities to the Isla Vista tragedy that occurred last May. Titled “Holden’s Mani...

January 7, 2014

Sk8 or Die: Group Makes Headway on Skate Park

By Jackson Kerr

Isla Vista may be welcoming a new skate park after a dozen local skaters attended an Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District (IVRPD) meeting in December to protest converting PerfectPark into a parking lot.

March 4, 2013

Local Safety Concerns and Issues Discussed at Latest IVRPD Meeting

By Adam Courtin

Last Thursday, the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District convened with community members for its weekly meeting, addressing a number of upcoming local civic projects and concerns. Beginning with general announcements,...

March 12, 2011

I.V. Park To Receive Renovations

By Garik Hauer

Construction on the Little Acorn Park at the corner of El Embarcadero and Sabado Tarde Roads began earlier this month to renovate the area and add new amenities. The $80,000 plan, put forward by the Isla Vista Recreation...