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Yetz’s Deli to open at former PokeCeviche location

February 27, 2025 by

The new deli will feature sandwiches and salads, but with a twist on classic styles, according to storeowner Daniel Dunietz
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Students experience CalFresh delays en masse, county issues letters on compromised benefits

February 27, 2025 by

In January, 700 EBT cards from CalFresh were canceled by the county due to risks of their information being compromised, according to state information
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 27, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara Sustainability is hosting Compost Pile Maintenance volunteering on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 1-3 p.m. at St. Michael's University Church Community Garden.
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A week in UC News

February 27, 2025 by

LA County police gave contradictory accounts of their presence at the UCLA pro-Palestine encampment in spring and 20,000 workers across the UC go on strike
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Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

February 26, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.
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Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline

February 24, 2025 by

In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart. 
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Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB

February 22, 2025 by and

The resolution aims to propel the new chancellor and the next Associated Students president to take on the project.
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Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

February 22, 2025 by

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.
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IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar

February 21, 2025 by

Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.
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Students receive over $255,000 in funding for teaching careers

February 21, 2025 by and

The funds help students at the Gevirtz graduate school get into teaching careers at the Santa Barbara Unified school district.
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SBC allocates $7.2 million to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure in I.V.

February 20, 2025 by

The County of Santa Barbara Public Works unveiled a $7.2 million plan to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in Isla Vista.
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A Week in UC News

February 20, 2025 by

Thousands of UC employees voted to authorize a strike on for alleged systemic and ongoing staffing shortages that impact patient care and research operations.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 20, 2025 by

Pilipino Cultural Night is hosting a Pilipino Cultural Night Pop-up Market on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lot 22 lawn next to Pardall Tunnel.
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A.S. opens special election, 20% voter threshold required for potential constitutional changes

February 19, 2025 by

Associated Students is holding a special election this quarter from Feb. 18-28 to make significant constitutional changes that will impact the spring quarter general elections.
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Strengthened UCIV provides ‘safe space’ on nights out

February 15, 2025 by

The University of California in Isla Vista (UCIV) is a non-police affiliated organization of student representatives who oversee aid stations, providing free water and snacks
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