Redistricting Moves Isla Vista, UCSB Into the Second District From the Third
As a result of the shift, I.V. and UCSB now have a new representative on the Board of Supervisors: Gregg Hart. He will replace Isla Vista’s representative from the past five years, Joan Hartmann.
UC Leadership Affirms Support for DACA Program
The chancellors’ letter described both the sizable presence that DACA participants have across UC campuses and the value they bring as students, employees and community members.
I.V. Recreation and Park District Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Park Restoration
The district hopes to plan the design and construction in 2022 and break ground on the project by spring 2023.
Deceased Individual Found at Campus Point
The identity of the deceased individual has not been released yet, though next of kin have been notified.
Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista
Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.
Some UC Campuses Extend Remote Learning Period; UCSB Still To Return on Jan. 18 While COVID-19 Cases Peak for University
UC Santa Barbara is yet to make any such announcement about extending its remote learning period.
UCSB Announces Remote Learning for First Two Weeks of Winter Quarter
Current plans indicate that UC schools will remain online till Jan. 17, 2022, though that plan may change depending on the spread of COVID-19.
Santa Barbara County Urges People To Avoid Oceans and Creeks After Heavy Rain
Untreated rainwater — known as storm water — is currently flowing through Santa Barbara’s drainage system into oceans, creeks and other waterways and can be potentially hazardous.
University of California Recognizes Student Researcher Union
The acknowledgement comes after a bevy of legislative backing for the union, including 49 members of the California State Assembly and 30 members of California’s congressional delegation.
City of Goleta Pursues Litigation Against UCSB, University Maintains No Wrongdoing
Since the City of Goleta originally announced its intent of litigation, the university still has not seen the lawsuit.