Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.
Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline
In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart.
Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB
The resolution aims to propel the new chancellor and the next Associated Students president to take on the project.
Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say
UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.
IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar
Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.
Students receive over $255,000 in funding for teaching careers
The funds help students at the Gevirtz graduate school get into teaching careers at the Santa Barbara Unified school district.
Budget for Spring Festival increased for on-site medical services, ‘sobering center’ as Deltopia alternative
IVCSD approved a $80,000 budget increase for the Spring Festival, a community festival meant to provide an alternative space during Deltopia
Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline
The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.
Several Del Playa properties at-risk ahead of forecasted storm, county says
Santa Barbara County is monitoring over 35 properties on Del Playa Drive ahead of forecasted heavy rain from tonight until Friday.
Senate fills five on-campus seats, refines special election ballot language
The Associated Students 75th Senate swore in five new on-campus senators at its Feb. 5 meeting. They also discussed long-term plans, funding requests and the winter quarter special election.