News

January 23, 2023

New cannabis dispensary blazes into Isla Vista

By Holly Rusch

Farmacy opened its doors a month ago, on Dec. 15.

January 22, 2023

UC News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.

January 22, 2023

UAW union members reflect on historic contract campaign

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch

Members of both unions spoke with the Nexus following the strike’s conclusion to share their perspectives on the new contract. 

January 20, 2023

No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

SBC Fire Department received over 400 calls for service and 100 calls for water rescues throughout the county since Jan. 9, none of which resulted in death or injury.

January 19, 2023

Highlights of the UC Regents’s January 2023 meeting

By Nisha Malley, Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda

The Regents discussed the UC investment portfolio, the new multi-year compact with the state and Title IX initiatives.

January 19, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

January 19, 2023

All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

By Asumi Shuda

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.

January 19, 2023

Yang announces $2B fundraising campaign, gives update on university happenings at UC Regents meeting

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch

UCSB anticipates it will move into the pre-approval “silent phase” of the campaign in the next year ahead of the campaign's public launch in 2025 following approval from UCOP and Regents.

January 18, 2023

Santa Barbara Martin Luther King Jr. Committee holds annual MLK Day program

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda

The event concluded MLKSB's program schedule, which began on Jan. 12 with a silent march at UCSB

January 17, 2023

Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

By Asumi Shuda

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.

January 16, 2023

UCPD issues timely warning for two instances of indecent exposure on campus

By Holly Rusch

The suspects in both instances were not known to the victims and are not believed to be affiliated with campus, according to the timely warning.

January 14, 2023

MLK SB Collective collaborates with UCSB organizations for silent walk to honor MLK Day

By Asumi Shuda

The march kickstarted the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara’s schedule of programming leading up to the observed holiday on Jan. 16.

January 14, 2023

Governor Newsom visits Santa Barbara to brace community for further storms

By Nisha Malley, Holly Rusch

Newsom expressed gratitude for community members in Santa Barbara and elsewhere who were helping one another and working to move through challenging storm conditions. 

January 13, 2023

Senate convenes for first Winter Quarter 2023 meeting under interim IVP

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The Wednesday meeting was the first time A.S. Senate convened in three months.

January 10, 2023

Santa Barbara County coordinates relief response, President Biden approves federal disaster support

By Nisha Malley

The ongoing winter storm impacted the Central Coast region with evacuation and protective orders, as well as multiple calls for water rescue and road closures.

January 9, 2023

Evacuation information, travel disruptions and school closures: A need-to-know for Santa Barbara’s storms and flooding

By Nisha Malley

National Weather Service issued a countywide flash flood warning for Santa Barbara, effective until 12:00 a.m. PST due to “dangerous and life-threatening” travel conditions.