News

December 10, 2017

UCSB, I.V. Lose Power Over 10 Times Throughout Sunday Morning Due to Thomas Fire

By Evelyn Spence

The UC Santa Barbara campus and Isla Vista community lost power more than 10 times early Sunday morning after strong winds pushed the Thomas Fire into Santa Barbara County.

December 8, 2017

Chancellor Yang Says Final Exams Will be ‘Flexible’ After Students Release New Petition Demanding UCSB Support During Thomas Fire

By Hannah Jackson

The new petition includes eight demands, asking the university to allow students to return home and provide academic and emotional support to those who have been affected by the Thomas Fire.

December 8, 2017

Trump Declares State of Emergency in Calif., FEMA Will Fund Most Costs for Firefighting Efforts

By Jose Ochoa

FEMA will cover over 75 percent of firefighting costs in areas affected by the fire, according to Brandi Richard, FEMA spokesperson.

December 7, 2017

UCSB, Isla Vista Locations Close in Response to Poor Air Quality

By Evelyn Spence

The map shows locations in I.V. and on campus that are closed Friday or providing limited services.

December 7, 2017

In Photos: UCSB Students Bike Through Ash, Prepare for Finals Amid SoCal Fires

By Daily Nexus Photography

Daily Nexus photographers capture the UC Santa Barbara campus and Isla Vista amid raging California fires.

December 7, 2017

Pets May be Affected by Air Pollution from Thomas Fire

By Emily Komessar

Evacuees are allowed to bring smaller pets to the UCSB evacuation center, such as chickens and dogs.

December 7, 2017

Where to Find Emergency Resources at UCSB During the Thomas Fire

By Evelyn Spence

All Thursday classes at UC Santa Barbara have been canceled in response to the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, according to an email sent out to students by Chancellor Henry T. Yang.

December 7, 2017

How Far Is Isla Vista From the Thomas Fire?

By Supriya Yelimeli

Click through the map for more details on the Thomas Fire and its distance from UCSB and Isla Vista.

December 7, 2017

Chancellor Yang Announces Friday Classes Canceled, Student Petition Gains 3,000 Signatures in One Hour

By Evelyn Spence, Simren Verma

Margaret Klawunn, vice chancellor for student affairs, confirmed to students Wednesday night that the campus is open and will resume normal operations.

December 6, 2017

Net Neutrality Repeal Would Have Little Impact on UCSB

By Evelyn Spence

Internet access at UC Santa Barbara will not change if the Federal Communications Commission repeals network neutrality, a regulation that ensures all websites receive equal service.

December 6, 2017

UCSB Seniors Gift Annual Donation to Sexual Assault Survivor Fund

By Hayley Tice

UC Santa Barbara seniors will donate their senior gift to the Sexual Assault Survivor Fund, which will be handled by UCSB’s Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education Center (C.A.R.E.).

December 6, 2017

Aaron Jones To Become New Director of EOP

By Sanya Kamidi

In the 28 years since Aaron Jones first attended UC Santa Barbara, he has noticed that the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same.

December 6, 2017

Vista Point

By Staff Report

Clue in to this week's happenings in Isla Vista.

December 6, 2017

SoCal Edison Says UCSB Will Not Have a Scheduled Power Outage Wednesday

By Maura Fox

Because of several wildfires in Southern California, SCE has been canceling many scheduled outages.

December 5, 2017

UC Santa Barbara Students, Local Officials Condemn Fire-Starting During Power Outage

By Simren Verma

“Fifty years from now, we’ll all be able to remember that one night dead week became literal dead week.”

December 5, 2017

UC Santa Barbara Gym Will Accept Nearly 200 Evacuees from Thomas Fire

By Evelyn Spence

Evacuations from Ventura began Tuesday morning, according to the Ventura County Fire Department Public Information Office.