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Police abandon plans for Halloween camera surveillance following community opposition

October 29, 2022 by

Isla Vista Foot Patrol originally planned to install between two and four temporary cameras along Del Playa Drive.
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UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center welcomes new director

October 29, 2022 by

Primitivo succeeds two interim directors since previous director Zaveeni Khan-Marcus’ retirement in 2020.
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Student dies in Manzanita Village, no foul play suspected

October 29, 2022 by

Students are encouraged to contact Counseling & Psychological Services by appointment or by calling 805-893-4411 to reach a live counselor should they need support, the university said.
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2022 Halloween events, restrictions in I.V.

October 28, 2022 by and

A roundup of Halloween events sponsored by university organizations and local governments, as well as the special ordinances and regulations in effect for Halloween weekend.
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48,000 unionized workers across University of California begin voting on strike authorization

October 27, 2022 by

The three UC unions under the United Auto Workers each organized strike votes across their four bargaining units from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.
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UCSB conducts voter outreach efforts ahead of midterm election

October 26, 2022 by

Following their initial voter drive, the coalition registered a number of students via tabling and partnerships with various organizations to reach prospective student voters.
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UC News

October 24, 2022 by

A weekly recap of up-to-date UC News.
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Local officials join Planned Parenthood to support Proposition 1 for California abortion rights

October 22, 2022 by and

Speakers at the event included California State Senator Monique Limón and Santa Barbara County Supervisors Joan Hartmann, Gregg Hart and Das Williams.
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UCSB discontinues COVID-19 early detection program; continues vaccine booster mandate

October 22, 2022 by

UCSB’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts — which continue to align with guidelines set by the UC and public health — include vaccination mandates and recommendations to wear face masks indoors.
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Students test transportation improvements at IVCSD Pardall pop-up event

October 22, 2022 by

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the pop-up, IVCSD temporarily installed marked crosswalks, scooter corrals, bike boxes and sharrows along the highly-trafficked street.
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UCSB community highlights concerns over privacy, racial profiling and criminalization at Halloween policing town hall

October 22, 2022 by

Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to install two to four street cameras throughout Isla Vista and upstaff its patrol during Halloween weekend.
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Man sustains major injuries in fall from Isla Vista cliff

October 22, 2022 by

The man fell roughly 50 feet from the bluffs to the shore, according to Eliason.
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Recall petition process begins against A.S. Internal Vice President as A.S. executives offer comments on ongoing A.S. conflict

October 21, 2022 by

The process was initiated after claims of Schaefer’s negligence of her position were made by members of A.S. beginning late September.
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Internal Vice President strikes Senate meeting following Associated Students unrest

October 20, 2022 by and

The strike follows internal dysfunction within Associated Student and allegations of Schaefer’s neglect of her position.
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Spencer Brandt, Jay Freeman for IVCSD Board of Directors

October 20, 2022 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) is a local government body dedicated to serving the I.V. community by improving quality of life and addressing local infrastructural issues.
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