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October 12, 2017

Governor Brown Signs ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill, Limits Police Cooperation With Immigration Officials

By Simren Verma

Bill Brown, who is also the president of the California State Sheriffs’ Association, publicly opposed the bill in July.

October 12, 2017

UCSB First UC To Remove Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

By Kayla Larson, Rebecca Bogdanovic

Only transfer students received spots in the Bachelor of Arts program; all first-years were rerouted beginning Fall 2016.

October 12, 2017

IVYP’s LuAnn Miller Set to Retire After 33 Years of Nonprofit Work

By Miranda O'Brien

Toddlers run after her asking to be held, staff members light up when she walks into a room and she ends each interaction with a hug — it’s clear LuAnn Miller is a beloved Isla Vistan.

October 12, 2017

Tattoo Parlor’s Precious Dogs Leave Their Prints on Isla Vista Community

By Maura Fox, Melanie Voskanian

Precious Slut Tattoo, a local piercing and tattoo parlor, has long grabbed the community’s attention with its risqué name. Now, students have five more reasons to flock to the shop.

October 12, 2017

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

By Staff Report

Pardall Road will transform into a community jamboree this Saturday for the annual Pardall Festival.

October 11, 2017

Community Services District Hires Jonathan Abboud as Interim General Manager

By Jose Ochoa, Maura Fox

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 budget.

October 10, 2017

Young Americans for Liberty to Host Free Speech Debate in the Hub

By Evelyn Spence, Shannon Peper

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.

October 8, 2017

UCSB Student Punches Attacker, Escapes After Sexual Assault

By Jose Ochoa

The victim turned and punched the suspect in the face, knocking him onto the ground, according to SBSO.

October 5, 2017

County Introduces $300,000 Pardall Stoplight to Reduce Crashes

By Miranda O'Brien

Traffic collisions on the intersection prompted the stoplight installation that replaced the original two-way stop sign.

October 5, 2017

The Goings-On in I.V. This Week

By Staff Report

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.

October 5, 2017

DACA Recipient: Repeal Is ‘Wake-Up Call,’ Urges Action

By Maura Fox

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.

October 5, 2017

UCSB Gets New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Bringing Total to 34

By Maura Fox

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.

October 5, 2017

Calif. Supreme Court Petitioned Over Controversial Tax Case, “A Clear No” to Passing a Tax Without Voters for CSD Members

By Jose Ochoa

Local governments are closely monitoring a state Supreme Court ruling that could allow governing officials to bypass voters when implementing taxes.

October 5, 2017

$48 Fix: A.S. Supports Plan That Could Make Higher Education Free

By Maura Fox

"Tuition [that is] free is not a ridiculous idea," Reyes told the Nexus on Tuesday. "It’s something that is possible in our state."

October 5, 2017

Spike in Fire Alarms, Emergency Calls After First Week of School

By Jose Ochoa

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.

October 3, 2017

Isla Vistans Share Fears, Frustrations After Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

By Jose Ochoa

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 three years prior.