University, Law Enforcement and IVCSD Set Deltopia Safety Precautions
The university, law enforcement and community organizations are taking several safety measures in response to previous Deltopias that resulted in unsafe situations, like the 2014 Deltopia riots.
UC Santa Barbara Ends Mask Mandate, Classroom Masking Required Until April 4
Yang said that this change comes as Santa Barbara County COVID-19 cases drop to pre-omicron levels.
UC Santa Barbara Likely to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate at End of Winter Quarter
Lucero said declining COVID-19 case positivity rates influenced the university’s decision to lift the mask mandate.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping, Sexual Battery
SBSO eventually located and arrested the suspect with the help of community informants and home security video footage that captured the suspect in his vehicle.
Survivor Speaks Out About Eavesdropping and Invasion of Privacy Case
Asia Juarez — who found a hidden camera in their bathroom on the morning of Feb. 15. — said she wanted to share her story because she “has nothing to be ashamed of.”
Suspect From Attempted Kidnapping Committed Four Assaults in One Day
IVFP is looking through reports from previous weeks to see if the guilty party committed previous acts of kidnapping or assault.
Law Enforcement Investigates Attempted Kidnapping and Sexual Battery
After an hours-long search, law enforcement was unable to locate the individual and has now begun an investigation.
UCSB Student Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom Released From Custody; Charges Reduced
Asinobi was previously held on a $400,000 bail after deputies contacted Asinobi at his residence and uncovered several “surreptitious recording devices.”
IVRPD Celebrates Black History Month With “Forward Ever, Backward Never”
Kiefer expressed IVRPD’s intent to host more events in the future in honor of Black History Month.
Man Seriously Injured From Del Playa Shooting, Suspect Remains Outstanding
The investigation of the shooting is ongoing. The status of the victim remains unclear, and the shooter remains outstanding.