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.
Santa Barbara County Beaches To Close Fourth of July Weekend
The beaches will remain open for surfing, swimming, paddleboarding, boogie boarding, kayaking, boating and other active water activities.
Santa Barbara To Close Indoor Restaurants, Wineries and Movie Theaters Under Gov. Newsom’s Order
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has yet to issue an official order about the changes.
Santa Barbara County Health Officer Issues Order To Close Bars
The new order will begin on July 1 at 8 a.m. and end on July 26 at 5 p.m. or “until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing.”
Case Count in I.V. Reaches Double Digits; Yang Announces Five Additional Cases in UCSB Community
Five participants in a campus research study focusing on asymptomatic cases of coronavirus tested positive for the virus.