Isla Vista

March 5, 2022

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

By Nisha Malley, Atmika Iyer

SBSO eventually located and arrested the suspect with the help of community informants and home security video footage that captured the suspect in his vehicle.

March 4, 2022

IVCSD Partners With CBF Productions for Alternative Deltopia Event

By Atmika Iyer

The event will include performers, food, water and seating. 

March 4, 2022

Law Enforcement Continues To Investigate Shooting on Del Playa

By Atmika Iyer

Schroeder said that IVFP currently believes that the shooter was initially refused entrance to the party but forced his way into the residence.

March 4, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

March 3, 2022

Survivor Speaks Out About Eavesdropping and Invasion of Privacy Case

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Asia Juarez — who found a hidden camera in their bathroom on the morning of Feb. 15. — said she wanted to share her story because she “has nothing to be ashamed of.” 

March 1, 2022

Suspect From Attempted Kidnapping Committed Four Assaults in One Day

By Atmika Iyer

IVFP is looking through reports from previous weeks to see if the guilty party committed previous acts of kidnapping or assault.

March 1, 2022

Law Enforcement Investigates Attempted Kidnapping and Sexual Battery

By Atmika Iyer

After an hours-long search, law enforcement was unable to locate the individual and has now begun an investigation.

February 23, 2022

IVRPD Celebrates Black History Month With “Forward Ever, Backward Never”

By Nisha Malley, Atmika Iyer

Kiefer expressed IVRPD’s intent to host more events in the future in honor of Black History Month.

February 22, 2022

Vista Point: Monthly Goings-on Dedicated to Black History Month

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

This Vista Point will be dedicated to Black History Month events throughout the UC system.

February 19, 2022

Man Seriously Injured From Del Playa Shooting, Suspect Remains Outstanding

By Nisha Malley

The investigation of the shooting is ongoing. The status of the victim remains unclear, and the shooter remains outstanding.

February 16, 2022

UCSB Student, A.S. Member Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

No information is available yet on the days and times when the recording devices were in use.

February 11, 2022

Beer Bottles, Cigarette Butts and Whip-It! Canisters: EAB Cleans 50 Pounds of Trash From Del Playa Drive

By Yiu-On Li

The group collected 50.2 pounds of beer bottles, bottle caps, egg cartons and other pieces of garbage.

February 10, 2022

Motorcyclist Rear-Ends Car on Del Playa; Motorcyclist Sustains Serious Injuries

By Atmika Iyer

As a result of the fall, the motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and was transported to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The status of the motorcyclist’s injuries are still unknown. 

February 9, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.

February 9, 2022

“An Instrument of Hope”: New I.V. Houseless Shelter to be Renamed after Renowned Local Humanitarian and Priest Father Jon-Stephen Hedges

By Atmika Iyer

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to rename Isla Vista’s houseless shelter Hedges House of Hope, after Isla Vista’s most well-known humanitarian. 

February 6, 2022

IVRPD Begins Renovations for Pardall Gardens

By Melea Maglalang

Along with establishing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant accessible pathways and updating pre-existing park amenities, the renovation will emphasize planting drought-tolerant foliage.