Man rescued from high tide after running from law enforcement in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – A 19-year-old Isla Vista man is in custody for battery charges after fleeing from police into the ocean to avoid arrest,…
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UCSB starts search for new university chancellor
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – UCSB President Michael V. Drake announced a new search committee for a new chancellor for after the 2024-25 academic year…
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Fire crews put out apartment fire in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Fire crews are helping with an apartment fire after a dryer caught fire within the complex at 6763 Abrego Road in Isla Vista,…
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Feedback deadline coming up for Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions
Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions are part of a new report. A draft plan is out. Feedback is sought by November…
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Two sexual assaults reported on UC Santa Barbara campus; on-campus police turn to public for help
On Tuesday, a Timely Warning was issued about two reports of rape at the same on-campus housing facility at UC Santa Barbara.…
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Thousands of students contacted to update their voter registration as they arrive at UC Santa Barbara
UCSB students are getting election registration materials this week as they start their school year. Thousands will be contacted in the outreach…
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Convocation for new UC Santa Barbara Freshmen is reinvented into a series of activities with no formal speeches
UCSB will not have the traditional convocation for freshmen like you see here from 2022. Other activities including safety training and a movie…
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New students find furnishing deals as they arrive at UC Santa Barbara
The Isla Vista two day move in sale will help students who are furnishing their new apartments near UCSB. The event is coordinated by the Isla Vista…
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Lagoon fire at UC Santa Barbara is part of a multi-year project to restore native plant growth
A fire at the UCSB lagoon will burn off invasive plants and grasses. UCSB officials and Santa Barbara County Fire will be on site all…
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department scheduling prescribed burn at UCSB lagoon
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is scheduling a prescribed burn at the UCSB lagoon tomorrow.…
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Goleta may make changes to parking permits on traditionally busy Isla Vista event weekends
Parking restrictions will likely continue in Goleta for Deltopia but not for the Halloween weekend. City leaders have a report showing a change in…
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Elderly man hospitalized after apartment fire in Isla Vista Sunday
An elderly man smoking a cigarette caught the blanket covering him and then his second-floor apartment on fire in the 6500 block of Segovia Road…
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Firefighters quickly put out series of fires in Isla Vista early Wednesday
Santa Barbara County firefighters worked quickly to put out a series of fires that broke out just after midnight in an Isla Vista Wednesday…
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A 14-year-old boy arrested in connection with June chicken killings in Isla Vista
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in connection with an animal cruelty investigation involving the killing of four chickens outside of St.…
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Officers remove pro-Palestinian encampment from UC Santa Barbara campus
Videos and social media posts show UCSB campus police removing a pro-Palestinian encampment over Saturday night into early Sunday…
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Thousands of deals are tagged and ready for buyers at the Isla Visa GIVE sale
The Isla Vista GIVE sale will reduce waste and offer buyers a discount on donated items. The money raised will go to non…
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office deputies request aid in animal abuse investigation Sunday
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBCSO) is asking the public for help in investigating a burglary and animal abuse…
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UC Santa Barbara graduations underway with thousands going through commencement this weekend
Graduation ceremonies take place all weekend at UC Santa Barbara. It is a ticketed event. Extra security will be on…
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Former Sheriff’s spokeswoman Kelly Hoover reflects on IV Tragedy
 On Friday, May 23, 2014, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Kelly Hoover learned a troubled 22-year-old city college drop-out had…
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Father who lost son in Isla Vista killings raises concerns about rise in ominous subculture
In the 10 years since the Isla Vista massacre, the debate over gun control and mental illness has only intensified.…
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