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December 5, 2017

WATCH: Fireworks and Couch Burnings From the I.V. Power Outage

By Adam Brainin

Watch the events as they unfolded from the three-hour-long power outage Monday night.

December 5, 2017

Isla Vista, Santa Barbara County Under Air Quality Warning Due to Ventura Fire

By Evelyn Spence

Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in Ventura County Tuesday morning.

December 5, 2017

Couches Burn as Isla Vista Suffers Ongoing Power Outage

By Maura Fox, Jose Ochoa, Evelyn Spence

The outages occurred throughout Santa Barbara County and extended to Ventura County.

December 4, 2017

Tenants’ Rights Lawyer Offers Advice to Frustrated I.V. Residents at Town Hall

By Evelyn Spence

The Isla Vista Tenants Union hosted a town hall Thursday evening to discuss problems between tenants and landlords and educate students about their rights when renting in I.V.

December 4, 2017

‘Rash’ of Isla Vista Weekend Burglaries Hits More than 25 Victims, Thousands of Dollars in Property

By Supriya Yelimeli

The burglaries spanned from Saturday night to early Sunday morning and affected nearly every block in I.V., according to Kelly Hoover, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) spokesperson.

November 30, 2017

In Photos: Students Protest Against GOP Tax Bill

By Simren Verma

Under the tax bill, graduate students that receive tuition waivers would have to pay income taxes because those waivers would be counted as income.

November 30, 2017

UCSB Students Worry About Financial Struggles as GOP Tax Bill Heads to Senate

By Simren Verma

Roselia Mendez, a UC Santa Barbara graduate student, began to worry about her future when the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Republican tax bill on Nov. 16 — one that might threaten her ability to pay for an ed...

November 30, 2017

July 2017 Whittier Fire May Have Effect on Lake Cachuma Water Quality

By Melanie Voskanian

The Whittier fire that burned through Santa Barbara County in July could have a lasting detrimental effect on the water quality in Lake Cachuma, a main water source for the county.

November 30, 2017

CSD Discusses Mediation Program Between Tenants and Landlords

By Jose Ochoa

The Isla Vista Community Services District began discussions to develop a new tenant-landlord mediation program on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at their board of directors meeting.

November 30, 2017

After Repairs, El Centro Will Be Ready for Use by January

By Maura Fox

After almost a year of confusion, anger and dialogue surrounding the future El Centro, the historical building will be ready for full use by the start of Winter Quarter.

November 30, 2017

Vista Point: Freebies and Activities in Isla Vista This Week

By Staff Report

I.V. indie rock band Frisson will play their first show of the new school year on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m at 6694 Del Playa Drive.

November 29, 2017

Students Might Bear Burden Under New GOP Tax Bill, Congressman Salud Carbajal Says

By Simren Verma

Under the House Republican Tax Reform bill, graduate students who receive tuition waivers would have to pay income taxes on those waivers, as those waivers would be counted as income.