Proposed county budget cuts to affect CalFresh application timelines, IVFP
The SBC Board of Supervisors is considering extensive budget cuts that would impact CalFresh and law enforcement coverage in Isla Vista.
First Soltopia sees large police presence, tepid turnout
The first ever “Soltopia,” the alternative to the cancelled Deltopia, featured live music and free food, although there was a noticeable police presence.
Chancellor Assanis discusses plans for the University, budget cuts
UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis spoke with the Daily Nexus in an exclusive interview about a range of topics.
How contention over a local pipeline garnered an executive order from the president
Last week, an executive order prompted the U.S. Department of Energy to direct oil company Sable Offshore to restart a local pipeline system.
YDSA rally demands administration to designate UCSB a ‘sanctuary’ campus
Students rallied to deliver a list of demands to the Chancellor’s office urging the University to designate the university as a sanctuary campus
Professors, staff commute hours because of high cost of living
With some of the nation’s highest housing prices, UC Santa Barbara staff and faculty often struggle to secure affordable housing close to the University.
College of Engineering to offer new AI major
College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.
A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website
Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.
Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’
30 minutes into what seemed to be a normal lecture, four students entered the class yelling in protest of the presence of immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people.
Coastal Commission grants emergency permit to install cameras by lagoon
The CCC has granted UCSB a temporary emergency permit to install cameras near the lagoon as a violent crime “deterrent.”