Lawsuit Dismissed Alleging CSD Inappropriately Discussed Financial Issues
Gabriel Pragin, community organizer and ex-candidate for the I.V. CSD board of directors, dismissed his lawsuit against the local government last Friday, according to the court records.
Governor Brown Signs Bill Making First Year of Community College Free
California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 19 (AB 19) Friday, making the first year of community college free for California students.
Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Moves Forward With Plans for Recycled Water
The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District directed staff to move forward with a project that will bring recycled water to I.V. parks at a meeting last Thursday.
Governor Vetoes Bill Codifying Obama-era Title IX Policies
Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 169 (SB 169) on Sunday, refusing to codify former President Barack Obama-era Title IX sexual assault policies in California schools.
UCSA Launches 3 Campaigns For 2017-18 School Year
The University of California Student Association (UCSA) will mount three undergraduate campaigns fighting for students’ rights for the 2017-18 school year: UC Sustain Our Students (SOS), reIGNITE and We Are 3D.
Governor Brown Signs ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill, Limits Police Cooperation With Immigration Officials
Bill Brown, who is also the president of the California State Sheriffs’ Association, publicly opposed the bill in July.
UCSB First UC To Remove Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Only transfer students received spots in the Bachelor of Arts program; all first-years were rerouted beginning Fall 2016.
IVYP’s LuAnn Miller Set to Retire After 33 Years of Nonprofit Work
Toddlers run after her asking to be held, staff members light up when she walks into a room and she ends each interaction with a hug — it’s clear LuAnn Miller is a beloved Isla Vistan.
Young Americans for Liberty to Host Free Speech Debate in the Hub
According to UCen Hub Manager, Jill Singletary, the venue hopes to provide students with an open discussion about free speech, inviting all political parties and perspectives.
County Introduces $300,000 Pardall Stoplight to Reduce Crashes
Traffic collisions on the intersection prompted the stoplight installation that replaced the original two-way stop sign.