Robin Unander Wins Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award
Unander was given the Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award by the Santa Barbara County Bar Association as a recognition of her contributions to her community.
UC President Plans Overhaul to Campus Policing
In a letter to the UC community, Drake called the plan “transformational,” and said that the new approach will be “data-driven, service-oriented [and] community centric.”
IVCSD Budget Increases by 6% in New Fiscal Year
Though total spending is only proposed to increase by 6%, a few programs, such as operations, community programs and parking, have major allocation changes.
UCSB Student Charged With Felony Sexual Assault
The investigation into the student is being jointly conducted by the District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.
Duffl and Snag Delivery Serves the Isla Vista Community
The goal of both these delivery services is to provide a fast, efficient, sustainable method of grocery shopping.
IVCSD Discusses Community-Based Policing for Isla Vista
IVCSD is continuing conversations surrounding community-based policing programs through the Student Neighborhood Assistance Program.
UCSB Mandates Masks in All Public Indoor Spaces Effective Immediately
The new mask mandate is a precautionary measure against a rise in cases across Santa Barbara County due to the Delta variant.
Santa Barbara County Sees 400% Increase in COVID-19 Cases Within the Past Month
Ansorg emphasized that the new surge is primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals and that the current metrics have the county at the brink of the purple tier.
Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Zachary Coughlin Found Guilty of 14 Charges
Coughlin was arrested and charged on May 19, 2020, following social media reports of his behavior.
Remains of Missing Teen Killed in 2018 Montecito Debris Flow Located With Help of UCSB Anthropologist
Kim Cantin shared with KEYT on July 22 that Jack’s remains were discovered on Memorial Day this year by UC Santa Barbara anthropologist Danielle Kurin and her graduate students.