News

January 14, 2026

Roger’s Tacos prohibited from public pop-ups, expresses hopes to restart

By Iris Guo

Roger’s Tacos, a family-owned pop-up restaurant in I.V., has been prohibited by the SBC Public Health Department from holding public fundraising events.

January 14, 2026

Six months of I.V. rental inspection program

By Levi Kauffman

Six months into the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program, 259 units have been inspected with 69 needing repairs.

January 14, 2026

Monique Limón sworn in as Senate president pro tempore, Kamala Harris makes appearance

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

California State Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón was honored at a district swearing-in ceremony at Santa Barbara Junior High School on Jan. 9.

January 13, 2026

Supervisors approve Deltopia ordinance, alternative event to come

By Jack Dindia

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 72-hour noise ordinance, effectively canceling Deltopia.

January 9, 2026

Associated Students, local organizations to hold “Protect Your Peers” week

By Michelle Cisneros

Several events surrounding immigrant rights and community advocacy will be held at UC Santa Barbara next week.

December 15, 2025

Analyzing six months of I.C.E. presence, community response in Santa Barbara

By Anusha Singh, Michelle Cisneros

Over the summer, the federal government significantly expanded its deportation efforts nationwide, affecting the Santa Barbara community and the Central Coast as a whole. After six months of increased immigration enforce...

December 9, 2025

UCSB student’s family to continue investigating death

By Michelle Cisneros

The family of UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel will continue to investigate the incident that resulted in her death.

December 8, 2025

Senate appoints new senator

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting.

December 7, 2025

Robbery, attempted sexual assault reported in West Campus

By Michelle Cisneros

A suspect robbed and attempted to sexually assault an individual during the evening of Dec. 6.The suspect is still at large at the time of publishing.

December 5, 2025

A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

By Wynne Bendell

A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects.

December 5, 2025

UCSB freshman death confirmed as accidental fall

By Jack Dindia

UC Police Department concluded that UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died from an accidental fall from a San Rafael Residence Hall balcony.

December 4, 2025

IVCSD votes to not endorse proposed Deltopia ordinance

By Levi Kauffman

The IVCSD Board of Directors voted on Dec. 2 to not endorse the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s proposed 72-hour festival ordinance for Deltopia weekend.

December 4, 2025

Senate discusses fee increase proposal

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.

December 3, 2025

Student arrested at UCSB Library for invasion of privacy

By Iris Guo

A UCSB student was arrested at the library for a misdemeanor violation of criminal invasion of privacy on Nov. 18.

December 3, 2025

UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining

By Michelle Cisneros

Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway.