Volunteers clean up 800 pounds of trash after Deltopia
Volunteers clad in neon safety vests and equipped with trash grabbers picked up waste from the streets of Isla Vista on Apr. 6, following Deltopia, the annual unsanctioned street festival.
IVCSD Spring Festival promotes safety with performances and free food, away from Deltopia action
IVCSD hosted its Spring Festival on April 5 in an attempt to draw Deltopia attendees away from Del Playa Drive and mitigate crowds.
Ten student and graduate visas revoked at UC Santa Barbara
Seven current students and three graduates visas were terminated, leaving them vulnerable to detention or deportation. Roughly 50 visas were terminated UC-wide
Deltopia sees increased citations, medical emergencies, arrests amidst larger police presence
With an estimated 25,000 attendees, this year’s Deltopia saw a record number of citations and arrests amidst a larger police presence.
IVCSD discusses potential shuttle service and other parking solutions
As new housing developments prop up around Isla Vista, the IVCSD discussed potential parking mitigation efforts including a shuttle service
Campus and community organizations promote resources ahead of Deltopia
Community entities have begun preparing for Deltopia, where the Restorative Justice Program will be suspended like last year, alongside a larger police presence.
Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges
Jackson Kyle Jue was accused of attempted murder, second-degree robbery, carrying a concealed firearm and other felony charges.
UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms
Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family.
IVCSD purchases $50,000 of Co-op memberships for community members
IVCSD purchased $50,000 in shares of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative in an attempt to reduce parking congestion in Isla Vista.
Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord
Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was found 330 miles away, late Thursday night.