Trans & Queer Commission kicks off UCSB Pride 2023 with Queer Fest, Trans town hall
The town hall created a space for Trans & Queer Commission to hear feedback, and the Queer Fest featured live music, student vendors and a mural unveiling.
A week in UC student news
A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
UCSB student dies after fentanyl exposure at “Deltopia” weekend event
The family shared that the deceased student was laced with fentanyl and transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Core Spaces Tenant Association forms in retaliation to mass eviction
Core Spaces Tenant Association said Core Spaces increased the number of security guards at the complex following its purchase.
County Supervisors bolster protections against evictions in 4-1 vote
It’s unclear, but possible, that the emergency ordinance could impact the situation at the CBC & The Sweeps, the county’s legal counsel said during the meeting.
Local leaders decry mass eviction, weigh options in response
Capps and her team canvassed the apartment complex, meeting largely with Spanish-speaking families and sharing a resource sheet to residents.
UC Regents March 15-16 meeting highlights
The Regents convened at UC San Francisco Mission Bay on March 15 and 16.
Supervisor Capps tours Munger Hall mock-up, discusses student housing crunch with Chancellor Yang
Capps raised the eviction issue with Yang and stressed that it can be overwhelming for affected students.
El Congreso organizes die-in, protesting Munger Hall project
The group gathered in opposition to Munger Hall: a proposed nine story dormitory set to house 3,500 students in individual bedrooms that largely lack real windows.