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.

Santa Barbara Residents Hold a Vigil Protesting Overturn of Roe v. Wade

The overturn of Roe v. Wade has sparked nationwide protests and prompted at least 11 states with trigger bans to outlaw or heavily restrict abortion.

LIVE: Statewide and Local Primary Election Results 2022

The county will release the first polling place results at 9 p.m. and continue to update results throughout the night as additional ballots are received.

UCSB Student Among Three Killed in Campus Car Collision

California Highway Patrol, the UC Police Department and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the collision.