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I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

February 25, 2026 by and

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.
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Understanding the Flock camera near UCSB

February 25, 2026 by

An automated license plate reader managed by Flock Safety has operated in front of UC Santa Barbara’s Santa Catalina Residence Hall for over a year.
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College of Engineering to offer new AI major

February 25, 2026 by

College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.
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I.V. Green aims to bring food security to the community

February 20, 2026 by

The IV Green project, a seven-part gardening workshop series, was designed to combat food insecurity and to promote sustainability and community.
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Mobility Transport Program seeks permanent student fee

February 20, 2026 by and

The Mobility Transport Program is seeking a permanent student fee to fund the program.
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Office of Ombuds provides confidential consultation in a range of difficult situations

February 20, 2026 by

The Office of the Ombuds provides confidential consultation services to all campus community members on issues related to the University.
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A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website

February 20, 2026 by

Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.
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A week in UC student news

February 19, 2026 by

The DOJ drops appeal of court order blocking UCLA settlement, UC obtains more patents than any other university last year and missing UCB student is found dead.
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Sexual Responsibility Fair combats sex stigma

February 19, 2026 by

UCSB students and community groups gathered to provide testing for sexually transmitted diseases on Feb. 13 as well as resources and sexual education.
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Campus organizations host Lunar New Year celebration

February 19, 2026 by

Students gathered outside the SRB for a Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the EOP.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 18, 2026 by

LGBTQ Staff hosts "Queer Book Club," A.S. Media Center hosts "Photography 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts panel on Goleta Water Safety
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MSA supports Muslim community members during Ramadan

February 18, 2026 by

The UCSB MSA has planned meals and prayers to build community among Muslim students as they observe Ramadan.
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IVCSD condemns I.C.E., gives updates on Deltopia alternative

February 18, 2026 by and

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors voted to support immigrant communities and condemn I.C.E. at their Feb. 10 meeting.
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Senate hears from Indivisible I.V., allocates funding to I.V. cityhood initiative

February 18, 2026 by and

Senate heard from the newly formed IV chapter Indivisible and allocated $10,000 to IVCSD for their initiative to make Isla Vista a city.
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Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’

February 18, 2026 by

30 minutes into what seemed to be a normal lecture, four students entered the class yelling in protest of the presence of immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people. 
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