Houseless Population in I.V. Grows as COVID-19 Pandemic Strains Local Support
As of the most recent survey in June, 113 people are experiencing houselessness in I.V., an increase of 44 individuals since January 2020.
SBSO Continues Search for Missing Pilot Who Crashed Off the Coast of I.V.
The search for Deborah Nicholson — the plane’s pilot and sole passenger — was originally handled as a search and rescue but is now being handled as a missing person investigation.
Following Inaugural Director’s Departure, Search for New Director of Office of Black Student Development Underway
Kareen Louis, the assistant director of the Office of Black Student Development, remains the sole career staff member currently with the office.
UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Multiple Burglaries and Break-Ins on Campus Property
UCPD is currently investigating these crimes. Anyone with more information can contact the department at (805) 893-3446.
$1.5 Million Donation Opens New Quantum Innovation Center at UCSB
Named the Roy T. Eddleman Center for Quantum Innovation, the center is expanding upon the work of UCSB’s quantum science program.
Goleta Union School District, Isla Vista Elementary School Move Forward With Fall Plans
Goleta Union School District schools will stay fully remote until Santa Barbara County moves down to Tier 3 in Governor Newsom’s reopening plan.
UCSB Ranked No. 6 in Public Schools, No. 30 in Colleges Nationwide in 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges Ranking
The university jumped one spot in the public university category and four spots in the national university category compared to last year’s rankings.
Amidst Rising COVID-19 Concerns in I.V., SB County Supervisors Delay Public Health Urgency Ordinance
While supervisors can bring a non-urgency ordinance back at any time, the six-week delay may be a missed opportunity.
Platform Holly Decommission Stalled Due to Covid-19 Pandemic
Despite setbacks, the California State Lands Commission continues to plug Platform Holly’s well bores with coil tubing and cement during the pandemic.
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Santa Barbara County Air Quality Alert
Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns — known as PM2.5 on the rating scale — is most affected by the smoke.