Crime

August 12, 2026

Former UCSB student sentenced to 30 years to life for multiple sexual assaults

By Iris Guo

Former UCSB student Arian Eteghaei was sentenced to 30 years to life in California state prison on Aug. 10 by Judge Von Deroian of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court for sexual assaults against two victims.

July 12, 2026

Second sexual assault in the last month reported near West Campus

By Levi Kauffman

TW: This article contains mentions of sexual assault.

June 26, 2026

Sexual assault reported near West Campus

By Wynne Bendell

An individual was sexually assaulted along an unnamed paved access road located between Slough Road and West Campus Lane on June 24. 

May 27, 2026

TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

By Levi Kauffman

A.S. Take Back the Night and representatives of the survivor of the recent rape and strangulation in campus housing, hosted a vigil in Greek Park on May 26.

May 20, 2026

Rape and strangulation perpetrator still at large after assault in campus housing

By Levi Kauffman

Over a week after a rape and strangulation that occured in UC Santa Barbara campus housing on May 9, the perpetrator remains at large.

May 10, 2026

Rape and strangulation reported in campus housing

By Levi Kauffman

On Saturday night, the UCSB Police Department received a report of a rape and strangulation on campus property that occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. 

May 7, 2026

Data breach causes Canvas to shut down, nearly 9,000 schools affected

By Levi Kauffman

The online learning platform Canvas has been temporarily shut down following a data breach involving its parent company Instructure.

February 12, 2026

Newly-released report states UCSB freshman fell three stories from residence hall

By Jack Dindia

The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.

January 28, 2026

Former UCSB student convicted of rape, battery

By Michelle Cisneros

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.

January 15, 2026

Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Michelle Cisneros

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.

December 5, 2025

UCSB freshman death confirmed as accidental fall

By Jack Dindia

UC Police Department concluded that UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died from an accidental fall from a San Rafael Residence Hall balcony.

December 3, 2025

Student arrested at UCSB Library for invasion of privacy

By Iris Guo

A UCSB student was arrested at the library for a misdemeanor violation of criminal invasion of privacy on Nov. 18.

November 20, 2025

Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination

By Iris Guo

Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.

October 22, 2025

Attempted sexual assault reported near lagoon

By Jack Dindia

An unknown male attempted to sexually assault an individual near the lagoon on Sunday night. The survivor reported the incident on the following day.

October 16, 2025

Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

By Jack Dindia

There has been an increase in crime on campus since 2022, with significant increases reflected across sexual assault, burglary, hate crimes and weapon arrests. 

October 11, 2025

Investigation continues into stabbing on Del Playa

By Jack Dindia

A fight took place on Del Playa Drive on Oct. 4, leading to two men being stabbed. According to a SBCSO press release, both men are expected to recover.