Isla Vista

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.

May 2, 2022

I.V. Community Relations Committee Hosts Pardall Carnival

By Zoha Malik

The event has been long-awaited, as COVID-19 left it unable to occur for the past two years.

April 29, 2022

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

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

April 19, 2022

IVCSD Finance Committee Discusses 2022-23 Budget on Community Engagement

By Mark Alfred

The committee deliberated on the most efficient and cost-effective methods of community engagement, suggesting social media outreach as an effective alternative.

April 17, 2022

Isla Vista Community Services District Reflects on Spring Festival

By Nisha Malley

Flaherty expressed her hope that turnout will improve in time with future events, calling this year’s first-ever festival a “first step in building recognition of the event.”