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Campus and community organizations promote resources ahead of Deltopia

April 2, 2025 by

Community entities have begun preparing for Deltopia, where the Restorative Justice Program will be suspended like last year, alongside a larger police presence.
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Unions embark on second joint strike asking UC for ‘fair’ contracts

April 2, 2025 by and

Following their first joint strike in late February, two unions, including service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees, went on strike again on April 1.
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State agencies and prominent community members discuss Sable at town hall

April 1, 2025 by and

Senator Monique Limón and Assembly Member Gregg Hart hosted a town hall to share information on the restart of the Santa Ynez Unit by Sable Offshore.
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Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges

March 31, 2025 by

Jackson Kyle Jue was accused of attempted murder, second-degree robbery, carrying a concealed firearm and other felony charges.
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UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms

March 28, 2025 by

Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family. 
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IVCSD purchases $50,000 of Co-op memberships for community members

March 22, 2025 by

IVCSD purchased $50,000 in shares of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative in an attempt to reduce parking congestion in Isla Vista.
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Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord

March 21, 2025 by

Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was found 330 miles away, late Thursday night.
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Senate discusses housing, Deltopia, Spring Election

March 20, 2025 by and

During their March 5 meeting, the Associated Students 75th Senate discussed housing with a county supervisor, resources for Deltopia and lock-in fee increase proposals.
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Local first-generation middle, high school students learn about S.T.E.M. careers on MESA Day

March 20, 2025 by

Local middle and high school students presented S.T.E.M. projects and engaged in informational workshops at UC Santa Barbara’s College Destination Day on March 8.
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Woman injured in Isla Vista shooting, suspect still at large

March 20, 2025 by

Near the Santa Ynez apartments last night, a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery. The suspect evaded police and remains at-large.
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Community comes together to “beautify” Isla Vista through Community Care Project

March 10, 2025 by

Joined by UC Santa Barbara students and community members, volunteers and event organizers redeveloped areas of Isla Vista through art, gardening and cleanups. 
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Oliver Rosales discusses new book at Sal Castro Memorial Lecture event

March 9, 2025 by

Oliver Rosales, a history professor from Bakersfield College, led the biannual Sal Castro Memorial Lecture on Feb. 26 at the UC Santa Barbara McCune Conference Room.
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Black Women’s Health Collaborative expands since being founded in 2020

March 9, 2025 by

BWHC aims to provide health and wellness services to “Black women and non-men” at UC Santa Barbara. It's the first organization of its kind within the University of California.
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Sci-Fi writer Nalo Hopkinson discusses Afrofuturism in her work

March 8, 2025 by

Hopkinson visited Mosher Alumni House on Feb. 21 to discuss her novels and Afrofuturism — a genre that combines science fiction and fantasy with Black culture.
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Food Not Bombs provides free weekly dinners to community

March 8, 2025 by

Volunteers served meals to about 50 attendees, including students, homeless people and other Isla Vista residents
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