News

$15.3 million awarded for I.V. community microgrid

SBC was recently awarded $15.3 million to develop a community microgrid for I.V. that will support “critical community facilities” private customers.
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SBResiste volunteer accuses I.C.E. agents of using excessive force while observing detention

A core member of SBResiste was involved in a violent altercation with I.C.E. agents while responding to a reported sighting on West Carrillo Street on April 30.
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Senate considers restructuring of Judicial Council, hears from Legal Resource Center

Senate considered a bill that would restructure the Judicial Council by adding a subcommittee and heard from the Legal Resource Center. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

TSC hosts "Coffee & Community," Health & Wellness hosts "Dog Therapy Day" and UCSB Library hosts screening of "Hamnet."
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Adam Schiff, local representatives condemn Sable pipeline restart

The Environmental Defense Center hosted a press conference with California Senator Adam Schiff and local stakeholders who condemned Sable oil pipeline restart.
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El Congreso urges Assanis to meet new list of demands

El Congreso published a letter of demands to Assanis of unaddressed construction requests of El Centro and the hiring of a HSI director. 
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Rape and strangulation reported in campus housing

On Saturday night, the UCSB Police Department received a report of a rape and strangulation on campus property that occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. 
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SRJ’s “Abortion Access Now!” educates attendees on abortion access

Students for Reproductive Justice held an abortion access informational event at the Student Resource Building on May 4.
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IVTU presents renting tips for first-year students

The A.S. IVTU, in collaboration with the First Year Residential Experience, discussed housing strategies for students transitioning from the dormitories to I.V.
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A week in UC student news

A UC Berkeley professor has been accused of sexual assault, UC Merced receives first AHA career award and the UC lobbies to fully fund the university.
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I.V. motorcycles: nuisance to some, community for others

Throughout the week, banging, crackling and popping from loud engines can be heard darting down Isla Vista streets.
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Data breach causes Canvas to shut down, nearly 9,000 schools affected

The online learning platform Canvas has been temporarily shut down following a data breach involving its parent company Instructure.
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Live: A.S. 2026 Spring Election Results

Live: A.S. 2026 Election Results
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ACC hosts its 17th annual Top Rope Climbing Competition

The Adventure Climbing Center hosted its 17th annual Top Rope Climbing Competition, drawing 50 participants across four divisions for a day-long event on May 2.
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SBMTD explains proposed bus cuts, IVCSD updates parking program

A SBMTA representative discussed proposed bus line service changes due to a 30% loss of annual federal operating assistance at the April 28. IVCSD meeting.
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