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Coastal Commission grants emergency permit to install cameras by lagoon

February 12, 2026 by

The CCC has granted UCSB a temporary emergency permit to install cameras near the lagoon as a violent crime “deterrent.”
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Newly-released report states UCSB freshman fell three stories from residence hall

February 12, 2026 by

The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 11, 2026 by

Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education hosts "Seeds for Healthy Relationships," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and TSC hosts "Candy Gram Making."
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Senate discusses student fees, IVSCD takes first steps to achieve cityhood

February 11, 2026 by and

Senate discussed student fee waste and solutions, and IVCSD requested funding for the first step of achieving cityhood. 
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Mexican-American author Julissa Arce receives UCSB Luis Leal Award

February 11, 2026 by

Author Julissa received the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature on Feb. 4.
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New Indivisible I.V. chapter holds protest against I.C.E.

February 11, 2026 by and

Isla Vista community members gathered to protest against I.C.E. This protest was the first demonstration held by the new Isla Vista chapter of Indivisible.
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Peaceful Pardall Gardens opens in I.V.

February 6, 2026 by and

Around 50 community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Pardall Gardens on Jan. 29. The park features a stage, seating and a native plant station. 
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Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

February 6, 2026 by

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.
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Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus

February 5, 2026 by and

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4
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IVCSD approves use of facilities for warming centers

February 5, 2026 by and

The IVCSD Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the Isla Vista Community Center as a warming center at its Jan. 27 meeting.
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OBSD hosts opening ceremony for Black History Month, celebrates Black excellence, acknowledges Black struggles

February 5, 2026 by

The UC Santa Barbara Office of Black Student Development hosted its annual opening ceremony for Black History Month on Feb. 2 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room.  The ceremony sta...
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A week in UC student news

February 4, 2026 by

UCB is designated as a Black-Serving Institution, union members disrupt forum, and the DOJ aims to join lawsuit against UCLA medical school.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 4, 2026 by

IHC hosts "Humanities Decanted: Elana Resnick," Health & Wellness hosts "Cooking For Better Sleep" and RCSGD hosts "Making QT-ies Flowers!"
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Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

February 4, 2026 by , and

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 
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Community members, stakeholders demand I.C.E. out of the 805

February 4, 2026 by

Local elected officials, non-profit organizations, faith leaders and students united at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to demand that I.C.E. leave the 805 area. 
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