UCSB Librarians Strike New Contract with UC Following Several Months of Bargaining

UCSB librarians will begin working under a new contract, concluding nearly seven months spent bargaining with the UC.

RCSGD Celebrates First Trans Week of Visibility

This is the first year the RCSGD has hosted a Trans Week of Visibility.

Biennial Homeless Count Finds 33 Houseless Individuals Living in I.V.

The count revealed a drop of about 10% in the houseless population in the city of Santa Barbara from 2017 to 2019.

UCSB Spokesperson Clarifies Opioid Overdose Death Did Not Happen in I.V.

UCSB spokesperson Andrea Estrada confirmed Wednesday that the administration had misidentified the location of the overdose-related death in the email.

Union Alleges Harassment in Unfair Practice Charge Against UC

The University of California’s largest employee union filed charges against the UC system last week for allegedly intimidating and harassing its workers during strikes over the last six months, according to the charge filing. The unfair labor practice charge, filed by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 3229, alleges that the University […]

IVRPD Director Jacob Lebell Resigns From Position

Lebell has held his position on the board since 2014.

Police Searching for Suspect in Isla Vista Market Robbery

The suspect fled westbound down Pardall Road but was not apprehended.

In Photos | AFSCME & UTPE Hold One-Day Strike

The unions have been negotiating new contracts with the UC since 2017.

Over 200 People Attend Vigil in Solidarity With Muslims of New Zealand

A common sentiment was expressed throughout all of the speeches: Love will overcome hate and fear.

Gauchos Shut Down by Fullerton in Second Round

Although they put up a great fight, injuries and an inconsistent offense eventually doomed the Gauchos as they lost the Big West semifinals 64-58 to Cal State Fullerton.