Six months of I.V. rental inspection program
Six months into the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program, 259 units have been inspected with 69 needing repairs.
Monique Limón sworn in as Senate president pro tempore, Kamala Harris makes appearance
California State Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón was honored at a district swearing-in ceremony at Santa Barbara Junior High School on Jan. 9.
Associated Students, local organizations to hold “Protect Your Peers” week
Several events surrounding immigrant rights and community advocacy will be held at UC Santa Barbara next week.
Analyzing six months of I.C.E. presence, community response in Santa Barbara
Over the summer, the federal government significantly expanded its deportation efforts nationwide, affecting the Santa Barbara community and the Central Coast as a whole. After six months of increased immigration enforcement in the county, the Daily Nexus has found that most sightings continue to occur in predominantly Hispanic or Latine areas early in the day.
Senate appoints new senator
The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting.
A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’
A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects.
IVCSD votes to not endorse proposed Deltopia ordinance
The IVCSD Board of Directors voted on Dec. 2 to not endorse the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s proposed 72-hour festival ordinance for Deltopia weekend.
Student arrested at UCSB Library for invasion of privacy
A UCSB student was arrested at the library for a misdemeanor violation of criminal invasion of privacy on Nov. 18.
UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining
Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway.
UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing
The UC Regents voted to increase tuition costs based on inflation and approved funding for UCSB’s East Campus Housing during its Nov. 18-20 meeting.