UCSB researcher arrested for alleged child pornography possession had prior felony conviction, is now on leave and banned from campus
Peterson was arrested in Carpinteria, at a house he did not reside in, for alleged possession of control child pornography and booked with a $50,000 bail, per police records obtained by the Nexus.
UCSB researcher charged after UCPD found child pornography found on work computer, remains employed by university
Three months after his arrest, the researcher is still employed by UCSB.
Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to sue UCSB over housing shortfall
The board of supervisors’ decision follows months of attempted mediation between the two parties.
UCSB moves away from disabled student notetaker program; shifts to “adaptive technology solutions”
UCSB instead opted to promote what they describe as “adaptive technology options” such as using a Smartpen or Glean.
Student arrested for hiding cameras in I.V. bathroom has charges dismissed, larger investigation still underway
The former student is still under investigation for potential charges in the future as law enforcement continues to review footage from multiple cameras.
Armed subject inside building on Camino Pescadero
UCPD and SBSO have closed the 760 block of Camino Pescadero until further notice.
Santa Barbara confirms three confirmed cases of monkeypox
The three local adults are currently in isolation, and Public Health completed the contact tracing process to identify anyone who possibly had contact with them.
After Keeping It Secret For Years, UCSB Welcomes Tours of its Munger Hall Mock-up
The undertaking was funded entirely by Munger and constructed by architects of his choosing.
UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang Investigated for Hit-and-Run
According to the California Highway Patrol report obtained by the LA Times, the student, who suffered minor injuries, identified the chancellor as the driver.
Munger Hall Unlikely To Meet 2025 Opening Goal
This timeline for construction lags behind the projections provided by UCSB last year.