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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

October 12, 2017 by

Pardall Road will transform into a community jamboree this Saturday for the annual Pardall Festival.
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Community Services District Hires Jonathan Abboud as Interim General Manager

October 11, 2017 by and

The Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD) announced Jonathan Abboud as its first interim general manager on Tuesday night, creating a temporary position to account for its unexpectedly small bu...
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Young Americans for Liberty to Host Free Speech Debate in the Hub

October 10, 2017 by and

According to UCen Hub Manager, Jill Singletary, the venue hopes to provide students with an open discussion about free speech, inviting all political parties and perspectives.
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UCSB Student Punches Attacker, Escapes After Sexual Assault

October 8, 2017 by

The victim turned and punched the suspect in the face, knocking him onto the ground, according to SBSO.
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County Introduces $300,000 Pardall Stoplight to Reduce Crashes

October 5, 2017 by

Traffic collisions on the intersection prompted the stoplight installation that replaced the original two-way stop sign.
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The Goings-On in I.V. This Week

October 5, 2017 by

What’s better than aged milk? Nothing! The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is hosting a Good Culture Demo where participants can try samples of cottage cheese.
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DACA Recipient: Repeal Is ‘Wake-Up Call,’ Urges Action

October 5, 2017 by

Mariel Islas moved to the United States when she was five years old and joined the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program at the age of 16.
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UCSB Gets New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Bringing Total to 34

October 5, 2017 by

Six more electric vehicle charging stations were installed on campus at the beginning of Fall Quarter, according to UC Santa Barbara Transportation and Parking Services.
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Calif. Supreme Court Petitioned Over Controversial Tax Case, “A Clear No” to Passing a Tax Without Voters for CSD Members

October 5, 2017 by

Local governments are closely monitoring a state Supreme Court ruling that could allow governing officials to bypass voters when implementing taxes.
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$48 Fix: A.S. Supports Plan That Could Make Higher Education Free

October 5, 2017 by

"Tuition [that is] free is not a ridiculous idea," Reyes told the Nexus on Tuesday. "It’s something that is possible in our state."
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Spike in Fire Alarms, Emergency Calls After First Week of School

October 5, 2017 by

Emergency calls and triggered fire alarms at UC Santa Barbara have spiked in the last week since school began, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department said.
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Isla Vistans Share Fears, Frustrations After Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

October 3, 2017 by

Community organizers quickly arranged the event after hearing the news early this morning. For many, the tragedy brought back feelings of terror that the small town of Isla Vista experienced only thre...
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Isla Vistans Will Host Memorial to Honor Lives Lost in Las Vegas Shooting

October 2, 2017 by

During Tuesday night’s vigil, organizers hope they can offer an open, welcoming environment for community members to share their thoughts.
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Biology II Building Evacuated, No Injuries or Damage Reported

October 2, 2017 by

One fire engine and an ambulance from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department arrived at Biology II at 12:25 p.m., and found out that the building was under construction.
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Detective Joins IVFP Following Student Protests, Demands

September 28, 2017 by

Gutierrez was assigned to IVFP because of his work as a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division for one year, according to Hoover.
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