Isla Vista

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.

June 3, 2022

SBSO Arrests Suspect for Stalking and Hate Crimes in I.V.

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The arrest follows a timely warning sent by the UC Santa Barbara Police Department to the campus community on May 31.

May 28, 2022

Isla Vista Tragedies Renew Conversations Around Balcony and Cliff Safety

By Nisha Malley

The hazardous nature of the balconies and cliffs along Del Playa Drive have been a long-posed concern to the I.V. community.

May 26, 2022

I.V. Recreation & Park District Looks to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

By Nisha Malley

The anniversary coincides with Halloween — a holiday that the IVRPD celebrated last year with its first-ever Haunted Pumpkin Patch at Estero Park.

May 25, 2022

Isla Vista Beach Closure Lifted

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The initial beach closure was issued on May 19.

May 23, 2022

IVRPD and Pacific Coast Land Design Discuss Plans To Renovate Greek Park

By Melea Maglalang

Community members identified Greek Park as the second-most priority for renovations — following Pardall Gardens — in a survey conducted by the Isla Vista Recreation and & Park District in early 2021.

May 21, 2022

I.V. Voters to Vote on Variety of Candidates for June Primary Elections

By Nisha Malley

For Santa Barbara County, representatives for Congress, California State Assembly and the second district supervisor are on the ballot.

May 18, 2022

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District Reflects on Projects, Celebrates its Many Parks

By Melea Maglalang

In addition to park improvement projects, IVRPD also worked to organize more recreational events to build a sense of community as students returned for the in-person school year.

May 13, 2022

Isla Vista Youth Projects Seeks Funding for Family Advocate Position

By Nisha Malley

The family advocate would connect Isla Vista families to financial, social and parenting resources.

May 11, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in and Around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

May 5, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in and Around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

May 3, 2022

UCSB Alumnus Dies After Cliff Fall in Isla Vista

By Nisha Malley

Crews responded to the scene at the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive, where they unsuccessfully attempted resuscitation and brought the body up to a waiting ambulance.