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Santa Barbara County proclaims local emergency following storm

February 9, 2024 by

The local emergency announcement was made by Santa Barbara County, then by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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YDSA petitions for meal swipe rollovers

February 9, 2024 by and

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America petitioned for campus dining halls to implement meal swipe rollovers, garnering over 2,000 signatories — 8% of the student popu...
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UC Workers Union calls for UC Regents to divest from Blackstone

February 9, 2024 by

Blackstone is a private equity asset manager and a major shareholder of the University of California (UC), contributing $1 billion in Blackstone Real Estate Trust holdings to the University.
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UCSB, County updates community on Ocean Walk, Ocean Meadows housing projects

February 9, 2024 by

Ocean Meadows and Ocean Walk both will reside adjacent to UCSB property.
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Amendments to outdoor festival, social host ordinances to go into effect Feb. 10

February 8, 2024 by

New modifications to Santa Barbara County ordinances will go into effect on Feb. 10, adding and clarifying limitations to social gatherings in Isla Vista. The Outdoor Festivals and Social Host/Nuisanc...
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 8, 2024 by

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.
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SBC Fire Department evacuates 6700 block dwelling following fence damage from storm, bluff erosion

February 7, 2024 by

SBC Fire Department evacuated approximately 45 residents at 10 a.m Tuesday.
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IVCSD launches Open Groove nights, opens community center as rehearsal space for I.V. performers

February 3, 2024 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted its inaugural “Open Groove” on Jan. 30, inviting local bands, DJs and performers to use the Isla Vista Community Center as a free rehearsal space....
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UC News

February 3, 2024 by

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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A.S. Boards, Committees and Units form coalition to foster better communication

February 2, 2024 by and

Issues brought forth by BCUs during its meetings related to lack of information on honoraria, issues with Senate liaisons and a general disconnect from A.S.
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UCSB MCC presents Indo-Persian performance Chahar Bagh: “Fourfold Garden”

February 2, 2024 by

Chahar Bagh is a multicultural musical project that fuses Indo-Persian style santoor and sitar instrumentals and percussion, according to the show’s description.
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Student organizations hold Rally for Palestine

February 2, 2024 by and

The rally was held in response to Palestinian social media journalist Bisan Owda, who called for a global week of strike.
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UCSB announces new San Benito Housing Complex to unveil in 2027

February 1, 2024 by

The project is split into two phases, with Phase 1 entailing construction of a new building and Phase 2 adding additional beds to existing campus housing.
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Highlights of Regents’ January 2024 meeting

February 1, 2024 by , , , and

The UC Regents convened from Jan. 23 to 25 at UC San Francisco to discuss agenda items concerning the UC community including usage of university websites, seismic safety and accommodations for student...
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A.S. Internal Vice President to yield Senate chairship duties

February 1, 2024 by

UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Internal Vice President Sohum Kalia announced at the Jan. 24 Senate meeting that he intends to yield his duty as chair of the Associated Students Senate to his fir...
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