Voting opens for A.S. IVP special election; injunction places hold on results
The eligible candidates are Coleton Cristiani, Gabrielle Diaz and Sydney Kupsh.
Private Millions: UCSB’s lifeline against a stagnating state budget
Documents obtained by the Nexus detail the extent donor money has been sought and depended upon in recent years.
Yang announces $2B fundraising campaign, gives update on university happenings at UC Regents meeting
UCSB anticipates it will move into the pre-approval “silent phase” of the campaign in the next year ahead of the campaign’s public launch in 2025 following approval from UCOP and Regents.
Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters
Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.
Governor Newsom visits Santa Barbara to brace community for further storms
Newsom expressed gratitude for community members in Santa Barbara and elsewhere who were helping one another and working to move through challenging storm conditions.
Evacuation information, travel disruptions and school closures: A need-to-know for Santa Barbara’s storms and flooding
National Weather Service issued a countywide flash flood warning for Santa Barbara, effective until 12:00 a.m. PST due to “dangerous and life-threatening” travel conditions.
Strike ends as academic employees, student researchers ratify new contracts
Members of United Auto Workers 2865 and Student Researchers United voted to ratify new contracts for academic student employees and graduate student researchers.
In 202-page report, Academic Senate panel excoriates Munger Hall design, recommends major changes
The panel listed a slew of concerns related to health and safety, psychological distress, unnecessary energy consumption, an unworkable lack of parking and a “prison-like design.”
Contracts ratified; tentative agreements made with unions representing striking UC workers
The approved contracts included multi-year pay increases, transit benefits, improved job security and increased paid family leave.