Residents Unharmed in Del Playa Structure Fire
A structure fire broke out at 6564 Del Playa Drive late afternoon on Sunday, leaving visible black smoke in the air.
Union Workers March in Remembrance, Hold Picket Line for Workers’ Rights
The AFSCME Local 3299 union held protests across several UC campuses on Thursday, challenging the treatment of workers across the university system and commemorating the death of two workers killed on the job.
Student Fees May Spike With UCen Remodel
Associated Students President Hieu Le proposed a plan to complete an expansion project of A.S. and the University Center, according to a resolution that was tabled indefinitely on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Affected by Disaster, Professors Took Action
The year 2017 ended with the Thomas Fire ravaging the hills of the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The new year began with fatal mudslides that claimed 21 lives, devastated over 100 homes and forced the closure of U.S. Route 101.
I.V. Homeless Population Weathers Fire and Rain
The hazardous smoke of December’s Thomas Fire didn’t spare Isla Vista, as air quality dipped to unhealthy levels and forced residents to strap on N95 respirator masks while outdoors.
Mudslides, Flooding Limit Northbound Access to Santa Barbara
Flash Flood warnings will remain in place for areas burned by the Thomas Fire until Tuesday afternoon and heavy showers are forecasted for the area.
Two Apparent Overdoses in Isla Vista Within 24 Hours, Victims Receive Doses of Naloxone
Two male victims suffering from apparent drug overdoses in Isla Vista received Naloxone and were transported to the hospital on Monday, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office reported.
Santa Barbara Now Under Voluntary Evacuation Orders as Thomas Fire Continues to Burn
The Thomas Fire reached Montecito on Saturday and the city is now under a mandatory evacuation order.
Thomas Fire Evacuees Hope To Return Home Soon, UCSB Evacuation Center Remains Open
The Thomas Fire is still raging a week and a half later, but evacuation centers continue to shelter those displaced from their homes.
BREAKING: UCSB Cancels Finals Week, Postpones Fall Quarter Due to Thomas Fire
The campus will remain open, including student housing, including residence halls and apartments.