CSO Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19, Program Suspended until July 31

Brock initially suspended the program until July 5, but later extended the suspension until the end of July.

Legal Resource Center No Longer Provides Privileged Counseling

The change in LRC services, which went into effect Monday, was met by protest from LRC staff and UC Santa Barbara students.

iV Menus Owner Sentencing Postponed To September

Galoustian’s sentencing will be based on the eight felony charges he pled guilty to in December 2019, two years after his initial arrest. 

Gov. Newsom Issues Statewide Order to Close More Indoor Operations Amidst Coronavirus Spike

Monday’s order mandates the closure of dine-in restaurants, wineries, movie theaters and family entertainment centers, along with zoos, museums and cardrooms.

UCSB Asst. Professor Sues Journalist for Defamation Over Reportings About Title IX Violations

In the lawsuit filed last month, Professor Danielle Kurin alleges that journalist Michael Balter knowingly made defamatory, libelous and slanderous statements against her.

UC To Sue Federal Government, Seeking To Prevent Deportation of International Students

Currently, there are over 41,000 graduate and undergraduate international students within the UC system.

Michael V. Drake Appointed as First Black UC President, Succeeding Janet Napolitano

Drake is the 21st UC President and the first Black president in UC history.

Academic Council Recommends UC To Defund Police, Ban Police Firearms

The Academic Council centered the recommendations on statements they received from students and faculty across the UC System about anti-Black police violence.

Former UCSB Student Challenges Title IX Case Reopening

In July’s hearing, the judge will decide whether or not to grant Roe’s motion, which could reverse the superior court’s previous decision to vacate the Title IX findings.

I.V. CSD Creates Working Group To Examine Police Brutality in Isla Vista

The working group will be collaborating with the Black community and other stakeholders in I.V. to create an action plan.