First-Year UC Santa Barbara Student Remembered as ‘Iconic’ and Charitable Musician  

A first-year UC Santa Barbara student died on March 9 in a motorcycle accident outside Isla Vista. He was 18 years old.

Students Fight for Bill to Extend Cal Grant into Summer

The Coalition for a Better UC launched a campaign in the fall of 2017 focused on passing Assembly Bill 3153, which will extend financial aid from Cal Grant into summer sessions.

GoFundMe Created for El Elotero, $490 Raised So Far

Mujeres Unidas por Justicia, Educación y Revolución (M.U.J.E.R.) de UCSB has created a GoFundMe campaign to support and fund the return of Hijinio Camacho, better known as El Elotero, to campus.

New Light Fixtures To Be Installed in I.V. Parks

The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District plans to install new light fixtures at different park locations throughout Isla Vista.

I.V. Residents Arrested After Overdose Investigation

Detectives are investigating whether there are any other cases involving Caceres. Anyone with relevant information is urged to call 805-681-4150.

UCSB Student Fatally Injured in El Colegio Motorcycle Accident

The UCSB student was traveling westbound on El Colegio when he lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons.

Somewhere In Between: Guided By Music

Meet Tinelle Matlock: a fourth-year dance major whose incredible passion and talent has led her to teach and perform at some major studios around the world.

Students Would Pay Close to $200 Million for New UCen

Officials say a proposed University Center renovation plan would cost $48 million, but students could pay more than $193 million if the project ever becomes a reality. 

I.V. Businesses Face Limited Number of Alcohol Licenses

There are currently more active alcohol licenses in Isla Vista than the amount the state of California allows for businesses in the region, posing limitations for any new or current business trying to acquire or expand licenses.

President Le Draws Backlash for UCen Petitioning Methods

Associated Students President Hieu Le has received criticism for his methods of gathering signatures for a proposed University Center renovation project, which include not explicitly mentioning the cost of the project to students he has petitioned.