News

October 22, 2025

Attempted sexual assault reported near lagoon

By Jack Dindia

An unknown male attempted to sexually assault an individual near the lagoon on Sunday night. The survivor reported the incident on the following day.

October 22, 2025

Federal agents at Santa Catalina remain unidentified, conducting check on student visa

By Michelle Cisneros

According to an investigation by the UCPD, the federal agent at Santa Catalina three weeks ago was not an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

October 17, 2025

IVFP to propose weekend-long noise ordinance on Deltopia

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to propose a 72-hour festival ordinance on Deltopia weekend, effectively canceling Isla Vista’s annual unsanctioned street festival

October 17, 2025

Kapatirang Pilipino holds Barrio Fiesta

By Kyla Chambers

UCSB’s Kapatirang Pilipino chapter collaborated with Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative to celebrate Filipino American History Month with a Filipino market. 

October 17, 2025

Mesa Pizza brings zen vibes and fresh ingredients to I.V.

By Iris Guo

Located at 6576 Trigo Road, Mesa Pizza opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a distinctive take on the neighborhood pizza parlor to Isla Vista

October 16, 2025

Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

By Jack Dindia

There has been an increase in crime on campus since 2022, with significant increases reflected across sexual assault, burglary, hate crimes and weapon arrests. 

October 16, 2025

John Martinis and Michel Devoret win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

By Wynne Bendell

UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and UCSB physics professor Michel Devoret were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize.

October 15, 2025

UCPD says bike safety initiatives aim to be ‘education efforts versus enforcement’

By Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police in response to increasing concern over the new bike enforcement program.

October 15, 2025

Campus HSI initiatives persist despite loss in federal funding

By Michelle Cisneros

Despite the loss of several federal funds, initiatives under UC Santa Barbara’s Hispanic-Serving Institution remain steadfast in their commitment to students.

October 15, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UC won five Nobel Prizes across three days, FDA approved clinical trial for UCLA heart regeneration drug and UCSD introduced artificial intelligence major.

October 15, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

The MultiCultural Center is hosting “Spiritual Care Club” and The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting “La Feria de Bienvenida.”

October 11, 2025

Investigation continues into stabbing on Del Playa

By Jack Dindia

A fight took place on Del Playa Drive on Oct. 4, leading to two men being stabbed. According to a SBCSO press release, both men are expected to recover.

October 10, 2025

UCSB welcomes Mony’s Taquería

By Lauren Solway

Mony’s Taquería, a restaurant local to Santa Barbara, recently opened a new location in the University Center with a variety of bowls, burritos and tacos. 

October 9, 2025

Campus organization set to host ‘Future Makers’ workshops for local students

By Michelle Cisneros

Los Ingenieros and the California NanoSystems Institute are collaborating on a S.T.E.M. program to host local elementary and middle school students at UCSB.

October 9, 2025

‘Jesus people cooking Jesus Burgers’: a look into Del Playa’s 20-year tradition

By Jack Dindia

Since 2001, every Friday night at 6686 Del Playa Drive, Jesus Burgers has given out free burgers to anyone willing to wait from 10 p.m. to midnight.

October 9, 2025

Sable announces alternative plan to resume oil production

By Iris Guo

Sable Offshore announced its plans to secure federal permits for an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel facility that would allow it to resume oil production.