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Homegrown Cannabis Dispensary ‘The Farmacy’ Lays Down Roots in I.V.

September 7, 2021 by

The Farmacy tentatively plans to open its doors either by the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022 at 6555 Pardall Road.
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Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Aug. 28

September 7, 2021 by

UCPD detectives have been investigating the sexual assault, and the investigation is ongoing. 
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UC Refuses To Disclose Information Regarding Accellion Data Hack

September 5, 2021 by

The Nexus submitted a PRA to the UC Office of the President and UCSB on May 10, asking for internal communication discussing the Accellion data breach. Both refused to comply with the request. 
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2020 Census Data Shows Demographic Shifts In I.V.

September 3, 2021 by and

According to the Census, in the last 10 years, the population of I.V. and number of people living in UCSB-affiliated housing increased by 678 and 1,436, respectively.
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GUSD Staff Vaxxed and Masked for 2021-22 School Year

September 1, 2021 by

GUSD's COVID Safety Plan includes guidance on learning options, health screenings, school meetings, contact tracing and layers of safety in the classroom. 
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UCSB External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Named President of UC Student Association

August 31, 2021 by

Quintero-Cubillan ran on a platform of making UCSA a more equitable space and strengthening federal lobbying power by connecting UCSA to other student unions.
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Robin Unander Wins Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award

August 30, 2021 by

Unander was given the Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award by the Santa Barbara County Bar Association as a recognition of her contributions to her community.
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Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Reflection

August 29, 2021 by and

In the fifth segment of our series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB follow community leaders as share how I.V. has changed during the pandemic.
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UC President Plans Overhaul to Campus Policing

August 27, 2021 by

In a letter to the UC community, Drake called the plan “transformational,” and said that the new approach will be “data-driven, service-oriented [and] community centric.”
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Isla Vista Facing Historic Housing Shortage Ahead of Fall Quarter 2021

August 25, 2021 by and

As the university prepares for Fall Quarter 2021, students are grappling with a housing crisis on an unprecedented scale.
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IVCSD Budget Increases by 6% in New Fiscal Year

August 25, 2021 by and

Though total spending is only proposed to increase by 6%, a few programs, such as operations, community programs and parking, have major allocation changes.
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Unmasking Isla Vista: Local Businesses & Essential Workers

August 22, 2021 by and

In the fourth segment of our new series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine I.V. businesses and essential workers over the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UCSB Student Charged With Felony Sexual Assault

August 21, 2021 by and

The investigation into the student is being jointly conducted by the District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.
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Unmasking Isla Vista: Testing & Vaccines

August 15, 2021 by , and

In the third segment of our new series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine the university’s and county’s COVID-19 testing and vaccine rollout.
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Duffl and Snag Delivery Serves the Isla Vista Community

August 15, 2021 by

The goal of both these delivery services is to provide a fast, efficient, sustainable method of grocery shopping.
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