Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources
Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB’s University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.
Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers
The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.
Friendship Manor resident found dead in Goleta Slough
Detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Sonia Lang Crestfield on July 22.
I.V. Food Co-op increases 2025 fundraising goal by 76%
The I.V. Food Co-op raised its 2025 fundraising goal to $880,000, a 76% increase from its previous goal of $500,000.
Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code
The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.
Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista
Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday.
UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries
Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.
UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel
Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
Several I.C.E. vehicles spotted in lower west Santa Barbara
According to the 805 Immigrant Coalition, several Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles have been spotted in the lower west area of Santa Barbara this morning.
Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties.