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September 9, 2021

SB UAW2865 Holds Meeting in Response to Housing Crisis

By Asumi Shuda

The topic of discussion was the housing crisis, as well as the COVID-19 delta variant, and the university’s response to the countless students facing houselessness in the fall.

September 7, 2021

Homegrown Cannabis Dispensary ‘The Farmacy’ Lays Down Roots in I.V.

By Holly Rusch

The Farmacy tentatively plans to open its doors either by the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022 at 6555 Pardall Road.

September 7, 2021

Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Aug. 28

By Atmika Iyer

UCPD detectives have been investigating the sexual assault, and the investigation is ongoing.

September 5, 2021

UC Refuses To Disclose Information Regarding Accellion Data Hack

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The Nexus submitted a PRA to the UC Office of the President and UCSB on May 10, asking for internal communication discussing the Accellion data breach. Both refused to comply with the request.

September 3, 2021

2020 Census Data Shows Demographic Shifts In I.V.

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

According to the Census, in the last 10 years, the population of I.V. and number of people living in UCSB-affiliated housing increased by 678 and 1,436, respectively.

September 1, 2021

GUSD Staff Vaxxed and Masked for 2021-22 School Year

By Alice Zhang

GUSD's COVID Safety Plan includes guidance on learning options, health screenings, school meetings, contact tracing and layers of safety in the classroom.

August 31, 2021

UCSB External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Named President of UC Student Association

By Holly Rusch

Quintero-Cubillan ran on a platform of making UCSA a more equitable space and strengthening federal lobbying power by connecting UCSA to other student unions.

August 30, 2021

Robin Unander Wins Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award

By Kellan Gilroy

Unander was given the Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award by the Santa Barbara County Bar Association as a recognition of her contributions to her community.

August 29, 2021

Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Reflection

By Video Team, Alexandra Goldberg

In the fifth segment of our series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB follow community leaders as share how I.V. has changed during the pandemic.

August 27, 2021

UC President Plans Overhaul to Campus Policing

By Atmika Iyer

In a letter to the UC community, Drake called the plan “transformational,” and said that the new approach will be “data-driven, service-oriented [and] community centric.”

August 25, 2021

Isla Vista Facing Historic Housing Shortage Ahead of Fall Quarter 2021

By Asumi Shuda, Sindhu Ananthavel

As the university prepares for Fall Quarter 2021, students are grappling with a housing crisis on an unprecedented scale.

August 25, 2021

IVCSD Budget Increases by 6% in New Fiscal Year

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

Though total spending is only proposed to increase by 6%, a few programs, such as operations, community programs and parking, have major allocation changes.

August 22, 2021

Unmasking Isla Vista: Local Businesses & Essential Workers

By Katherine Swartz, Ashley Rusch

In the fourth segment of our new series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine I.V. businesses and essential workers over the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 21, 2021

UCSB Student Charged With Felony Sexual Assault

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The investigation into the student is being jointly conducted by the District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.

August 15, 2021

Unmasking Isla Vista: Testing & Vaccines

By Atmika Iyer, Sindhu Ananthavel, Yulene Teagle

In the third segment of our new series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine the university’s and county’s COVID-19 testing and vaccine rollout.