Three COVID-19 Cases Identified in Isla Vista Sorority House

Contract tracing efforts are underway and the individuals who tested positive are in self isolation. 

Santa Barbara County Advances to the Orange Tier for the First Time

The county had to meet an adjusted case rate of less than 5.9 daily new cases per 100,000 people and a testing positivity rate of less than 4.9% for two straight weeks.

Yuval Cohen for Associated Students President

The Daily Nexus endorses Yuval Cohen for Associated Students President.

Bee Schaefer for Internal Vice President

The Daily Nexus endorses Bee Schaefer for internal vice president.

Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

The Daily Nexus endorses Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan for external vice president for statewide affairs.

Getting the Jab: Vaccine Accessibility for Isla Vista Residents

Neither proof of citizenship nor insurance are required to receive a vaccine.

IVRPD Votes To Reintroduce Proposal To Remove Houseless Residents From People’s Park

Houseless residents have now been asked to relocate two to four times over the last six months in Isla Vista.

Recap: April 9 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

Residents between ages 16 and 49 can schedule an appointment using the state’s scheduling website My Turn beginning April 12.

UCSB Sends Timely Warning Regarding Sexual Assault in People’s Park

The parties involved in the sexual assault are not affiliated with the UCSB community. 

UCSB Cancels Women’s Water Polo Season Due to COVID-19 Cluster

The cancellation is response to 10 positive COVID-19 cases on the UC Santa Barbara women’s water polo team.