Crime

Sexual assault reported near West Campus

June 26, 2026 by

An individual was sexually assaulted along an unnamed paved access road located between Slough Road and West Campus Lane on June 24. 
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TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

May 27, 2026 by

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

May 20, 2026 by

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

May 10, 2026 by

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

May 7, 2026 by

The online learning platform Canvas has been temporarily shut down following a data breach involving its parent company Instructure.
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Newly-released report states UCSB freshman fell three stories from residence hall

February 12, 2026 by

The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.
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Former UCSB student convicted of rape, battery

January 28, 2026 by

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.
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Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

January 15, 2026 by

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.
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UCSB freshman death confirmed as accidental fall

December 5, 2025 by

UC Police Department concluded that UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died from an accidental fall from a San Rafael Residence Hall balcony.
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Student arrested at UCSB Library for invasion of privacy

December 3, 2025 by

A UCSB student was arrested at the library for a misdemeanor violation of criminal invasion of privacy on Nov. 18.
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Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination

November 20, 2025 by

Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.
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Attempted sexual assault reported near lagoon

October 22, 2025 by

An unknown male attempted to sexually assault an individual near the lagoon on Sunday night. The survivor reported the incident on the following day.
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Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

October 16, 2025 by

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

October 11, 2025 by

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.
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UCSB student arrested for sexual assault

September 3, 2025 by

A UCSB student was arrested on Aug. 30 for an alleged sexual assault perpetrated that morning. He is currently being held without bail. 
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