Local Republicans Lose, Reflect on Election Year
While the GOP gained major victories nationwide, Republicans in Santa Barbara County, like Justin Fareed and Bruce Porter, found themselves not as fortunate Tuesday night.
Sweet Alley to Come Under New Ownership
Just two years ago, in October of 2014, Sweet Alley unexpectedly shut its doors leaving residents of Isla Vista wondering how they would satisfy their sweet tooth.
No on F Leaves CSD Fundless
Measures E and F experienced differing fates Tuesday night. Ballots from Isla Vista began to be counted at 11 p.m., showing an almost-secured win for Measure E but imminent loss for Measure F.
Local Women Gain Power in Government
Despite Hillary’s devastating loss this election, women like Kamala Harris and Joan Hartmann provide a beacon of hope in their respective local elections.
Isla Vista Foot Patrol Responds to Report of Man with Gun, Does Not Confirm Weapon or Suspect
The suspect was described as a Hispanic male adult approximately six feet tall, 180-220 pounds with a buzz-cut and brown hair.
Dos Pueblos High School Students Join UCSB in Protests Against Trump
After nearly 1,000 UC Santa Barbara students protested the election of Donald Trump early Wednesday morning, they were joined by Dos Pueblos High School students who walked out of class at noon.
Trump Claims Swing States for an Executive Seat
A wave of red swept the electoral map Tuesday night as Donald J. Trump won in a stunning upset the 2016 Presidential election with a victory in 30 states.
Historic CSD Measure Passes, But Lacks Paired Funding
A measure to create an Isla Vista Community Services District passed Tuesday, but voters did not support a tax to fund the fledgling step toward self-governance in I.V.
Joan Hartmann Wins Third District County Supervisor Race
The contest ended with Hartmann attaining 53.96% of the county vote Tuesday night, enough to beat Porter who won 45.79% of the county vote.
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