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You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service Privacy Policy Community Guidelines FCC Public File EEO Public File Report FCC Applications Do Not Sell My Personal Information The Isla Vista Community Services District and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District hosted a town hall on April 11 to discuss 48 ongoing Isla Vista housing developments and gather feedback from residents in light of housing affordability and capacity issues in Isla Vista Attendees raised their concerns about parking congestion emergency safety and lack of suitable student housing options in Isla Vista Representatives from the Santa Barbara County Planning & Development Department (PDD) the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the offices of local state representatives discussed the status of housing developments in Isla Vista and their contributions to the efforts at the Isla Vista Community Center Santa Barbara County Second District Supervisor Laura Capps moderated the event which was attended by approximately 30 community members district director for California State Assemblymember Gregg Hart and former president of the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) opened the meeting by declaring the need for more affordable housing in Santa Barbara County (SBC) and throughout the state Bertrand said that California housing prices have increased 220% since 1990 and the state has had to work with local governments to develop more housing for our communities,” Bertrand said “This presents challenges for local communities in terms of how it can work in a way that preserves quality of life and public safety.” Bertrand said most state housing policy is designed with large urban areas like the Bay Area and greater Los Angeles in mind which makes it difficult to implement in smaller communities like I.V He added that the Central Coast Legislative Caucus has opposed state bills that aimed to streamline housing developments further into coastal zones Benjamin Peterson, district representative for Senator Monique Limón, highlighted two state policies that uniquely impact housing development in Isla Vista. The Density Bonus Law, enacted in 1979 aims to expand housing development by offering developers increased unit capacity and various incentives in exchange for including a certain percentage of affordable housing in their projects The policy is relevant due to I.V.’s deficiency of affordable housing options which makes it applicable to developers working on housing projects in the community Additionally, the Builder’s Remedy, a provision in the 1982 Housing Accountability Act, permits developers to bypass local zoning and planning rules if a jurisdiction’s housing element is noncompliant with state law allowing developers to submit streamlined projects with at least 20% affordable housing the state is mandating that SBC constructs or plans to construct 25,000 new housing units by 2030 Bertrand implied that in order to prevent the county from falling out of compliance with the state’s mandate the Builder’s Remedy is applicable to developments in I.V the deputy director of the PDD’s Development Review Division showcased a website that will allow users to track housing developments in I.V The website features an interactive map of I.V marked with symbols — squares indicating multifamily housing projects and circles for accessory dwelling units (ADU) independent housing units located on the same lot as a primary residence number of units and number of parking spaces will be shown Seaward said the website will be released in the next two weeks County Director of Planning & Development Lisa Plowman noted that many of the housing developments in I.V. are ADUs. According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ADUs are an “effective” solution for adding affordable housing options which include illegal conversions of spaces into ADUs and resident concerns about increased parking congestion “It was surprising to me to see how many [development] applications there were in Isla Vista,” Plowman said we were realizing that a number of these are attempts to legalize illegal conversions but there are some properties where they’re actually building a structure.” There are currently 31 coastal development permits issued for ADUs in I.V and seven ADU permit applications that are pending approval PDD representatives also discussed multifamily projects or residences designed to house multiple households there are currently 10 proposed or ongoing multifamily projects in I.V. 85 vehicle parking spaces and 565 bicycle parking spaces Developments located at 6587 Cervantes Road and 6737 Sueno Road have been approved by the county’s planning commission Other projects are in the process of receiving approval by the planning commission One of the primary concerns raised by community members during the town hall was parking congestion Several attendees acknowledged that many students living in I.V but said there isn’t enough parking to accommodate every resident’s vehicle which can lead to safety concerns such as blocked driveways and parking in red zones “I can’t remember the last time I saw a parking enforcement officer in Isla Vista,” said one resident “My wife was an [intensive care unit] nurse saying they worried about what could happen in an emergency yet we’ve got 17,500-plus people here — all with their cars all trying to get out at the same time,” they said “‘Have you heard there’s a fire?’ It’s not going to be orderly We’re already at capacity when it comes to safety I share a 765-square-foot apartment with three other people which was built in 1962 and has not been updated or renovated in any way since then,” fourth-year political science and anthropology double major Ella Spring said “We have three different colors of mold in our apartment Spring said that poor conditions persist because landlords in I.V which she believes could be solved with more housing developments “Landlords don’t care because they don’t have to care if we were able to have the ability to be more choosy in where we stay landlords would be forced to raise their standards and potentially lower rent.” Damon Dvorson, fourth-year statistics and data science major and the creator of Housing Helper — an app that helps students find housing roommates and subleasers — said that the University’s on-campus housing contract process contributes to the problem by delaying some students’ off-campus housing searches we saw a huge spike in activity after the University released housing contract decisions,” Dvorson said most of the better off-campus options were already gone It feels unfair because if students don’t get on-campus housing they also miss out on decent off-campus options.” The town hall concluded after around 12 community members voiced their concerns Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" The only solution to Isla Vista’s worsening parking problem is to discourage the use of autos and provide sensible alternatives (better bus service The family of UC Santa Barbara freshman Liz Hamel held a press conference this morning at San Rafael Residence Hall to request the assistance of students and community members in obtaining information regarding the balcony fall that resulted in her death on Feb Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel was found unconscious outside of the San Rafael Residence Hall with serious head and body injuries on Feb The press conference was held by Attorney Tyrone Maho of the law firm Maho Prentice to request that students and community members come forward with any information that may help with the investigation Hamel and friends went from San Miguel hall and was seen with a young male who was with her “for a large part of that evening.” Sometime after 10:06 p.m. she was found unconscious outside of San Rafael and then taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for emergency care According to a press release from Maho sent to the Nexus “approximately 6-feet tall” with “dark blond hair,” wearing light blue Carhartt jeans a gray Patagonia sweater and “a carabiner with keys on his right hip.” The family “does not know who he is” or what occurred in those 21 minutes “We’re calling upon our greatest resource could help answer critical questions,” Alain Hamel said The informational flyers are being put up around campus and Isla Vista with a drawing of the young male seen with Liz Hamel Maho emphasized that they are not “accusing anyone of wrongdoing.” If you have any information about that evening or you heard someone talk about this who may know something You may hold important information that can help bring peace to a family that is suffering greatly,” Maho said said the “most difficult aspect” is the ongoing investigation He said the UC Police Department (UCPD) has to limit the amount of information from the detectives bureau due to practice and procedure meaning they “do not have an idea as to where they are at in the investigation.” Alain Hamel said they assume the male lives in San Rafael or knows someone who did which is on the other side of campus and not on the direct path to her dorm one doesn’t just stumble across the dorm It’s not the first place one would go to So we believe he might have known someone here [or] might have been staying here but this is where she was found,” Maho said Maho said his firm will be distributing flyers across campus and in Isla Vista in hopes that someone will be able to identify him Alain Hamel said in an interview with the Nexus that the lack of cameras along the pathway from Lao Wang to San Rafael have resulted in a lack of evidence “There isn’t a tremendous amount of evidence and therefore the best evidence is from the community and we recognize this pretty early,” Alain Hamel said “ I wish that the University had implored the community to step forward with information earlier.” Alain Hamel said that in an early briefing with the police they outlined a strategy that “did not include public outreach.” In an interview with the Nexus he said that “the University should have gone wider.” “We respected that approach and trusted the process we’ve been having briefings with the police and the tenor has slightly changed in that area as it seems they’re having difficulty identifying the man,” Alain Hamel said Maho called upon the University and “specifically Chancellor [Henry T.] Yang” to accept the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office’s offer of assistance to UCPD with the investigation “I would like that they would have sent out an email to all the students grieving my daughter and trusting in the institutions that are responsible for this investigation But the academic quarter is coming to an end People’s memories fade,” Alain Hamel said Add your event. and cake were the name of the game at today's festive groundbreaking for Pardall Gardens The new park will fill a vacant lot on Pardall Road — a high traffic road that connects Isla vista to UC Santa Barbara's campus This is the most used stretch of road there is along this stretch But you don't have a place you to sit down and do nothing This is a place where you can do that,” said Henry Sarria who has lived in Isla Vista for over 30 years the area is a 720 square foot lot that lacks amenities and infrastructure The Isla Vista Parks and Recreation Department partnered with architects to bring a new park to life that addressed the desires of the Isla Vista community “So much input went into the design of this park So it's really a product of the people that live here and the spirit of Isla Vista,” said Santa Barbara County Supervisor I think all four years I think that we've been here So it's really exciting that there's going to be a new space to hang out because there's not too many just like hanging out around IV [spots],” said UC Santa Barbara Student Local leaders say having music added to the mix is a perfect way to end what seems to be a politically polarizing week “These are institutions that are so important to our entire area They're under attack a little bit right now And we understand that students are working hard So has to be able to stop after class and hang out with your friends in a peaceful park What's better?” said Capps. Pardall Gardens is set to open in October.  Arab-American producer & reporter with a mission to dig deep in interviews Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County For longtime Isla Vista Co-Op member and employee Steve Snyder buying locally is the best way to create a circular economy "It’s really important for people to make decisions about how they would like their dollars spent in the world," Snyder says Stores like Isla Vista Co-op are owned by its 1,700 members with proceeds directly benefiting the local store and staying in the community "If you go to shop at Costco and you're a member there and you know that that location's making tens of thousands of dollars a month that money is not going to the broader community This business model has worked in Isla Vista since 1972 but CFO Neal Singh says that profit margins have plummeted over the last two years "If you have a 1 to 2 percent profit margin a lot of things must go right every month for you to make it out of the month with a profit," Singh says The co-op is now facing the possibility of closure Isla Vista Community Services District manager Jonathan Abboud says that would force residents to leave town to buy groceries "It's one of the few places in IV where you can buy a wide variety of fruits vegetables and other nutrient-dense foods," Abboud says Another issue in IV is parking and traffic congestion so saving the walkable grocery store addresses two issues at once "This seems like something that can do both: give the community access to cheaper groceries and reduce the need to use a car," Abboud says buying around 166 co-op memberships in March of 2025 with funds from the county’s $2 million shared reserve pool "It was a way to invest our funds in a way that directly benefits the community," Abboud explained IVCSD will decide how to allocate the memberships at its meeting next week and potentially invest another $25,000 in the co-op over the summer When fourth-year statistics and data science major Damon Dvorson was in his second year at UC Santa Barbara he solo-signed three housing leases for his roommate group he assumed that he could back out of the leases — until a property manager threatened legal action to collect debts of over a million dollars Housing scarcity and unaffordability have long been a concern for UCSB’s administrators and students He turned to platforms such as Facebook and Craigslist to find people to take over the leases This experience inspired him to create Housing Helper an app designed to help students find housing and match with roommates “I was going around to all these different platforms like Facebook Marketplace “I’d say one out of 25 responses I got was from a real with a median price of $5,750 for a 2-bedroom unit according to 2022 numbers The University is currently in the midst of the San Benito and East Campus housing projects the earliest of which will not be ready for students until fall 2027 Dvorson sees housing as one of the most persistent and imperative issues among UCSB students and I think that the number one problem that I’ve seen in this university is housing,” Dvorson said Can’t find a place for next year.’ All these different groups share this core and that has led me to look for solutions.” Dvorson began working on the app in summer of 2024 coded the initial version over the course of a month and launched the first version last July “I kind of just got to it on the seventh floor of the UCSB library,” Dvorson said “The initial version took me a month of work — 20 hours a day Housing Helper includes a swipe-based interface — which Dvorson describes as “Tinder for housing” — allowing users to swipe right on properties they’re interested in and left on those they’re not see who else has liked a unit and connect with others to fill open spots User profiles include roommate compatibility scores based on lifestyle preferences such as cleanliness Users are required to verify their identity through a UCSB university-issued email in order to register “We haven’t had any complaints of fraud since we’ve launched,” Dvorson said we’ve automatically validated that every single user is a real student.” Property managers interested in listing on the platform must go through a screening process Dvorson said he confirms managers’ reputations by checking their Google reviews and posting anonymous Reddit questions asking what people think about property managers on university-related subreddits “We make sure that property managers are trusted and reliable,” Dvorson said “The number one thing about our platform is safety We need to keep students safe from predatory property managers.” Dvorson has collaborated with other students including fourth-year computer science major Daniel Hwang Dvorson has also worked with UCSB’s American Marketing Association whose members have helped create social media content and conduct market research such as focus groups for the app The app is still in its early stages and currently operates with approximately 6,500 total users and 1,000 active users Dvorson hopes to expand the app’s scope after graduating this quarter beginning with expanding to other University of California (UC) campuses and select universities outside California “A lot of the UCs experience the same issues with housing,” Dvorson said and the need for a group housing platform is especially prevalent here The app’s development process hasn’t come without challenges and I’m a big believer that nobody should ever work for free,” Dvorson said “Hopefully I can fundraise to get some people back on the team and compensate them accordingly Dvorson believes his app has impacted users by facilitating connections with potential roommates and housing providers “The biggest thing is just connecting people,” Dvorson said “It’s either connecting people with housing providers willing to put a roof over their heads or connecting students with one another.”  Sophia is your community news reporter covering the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County Cleanup was underway late Sunday morning after the annual Deltopia partying took place “It’s like a national holiday at this point the infamous city-wide celebration marking the start of UCSB's spring quarter brought crowds to the streets of Isla Vista on Saturday “Thousands of people crowd the streets just looking for somewhere to party,” Bohen said The partying along the streets goes all day long and I saw people in the streets at 9 a.m.,” Bohen said The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (SBCSO) reported that over 60 arrests were made before 3:30 p.m on Saturday for violations related to drinking 19 people were treated for medical emergencies by noon SBCSO says they had eight law enforcement agencies and nearly 300 officers and deputies patrolling the event “We saw hundreds of people on the curb getting tickets,” Bohen said Due to the massive amounts of trash left behind an annual clean-up takes place the next morning Jiya Singh loves the balance of taking part in the partying I also feel bad [about] taking part and not doing anything after to help,” Singh said The cleanup was held on Sunday in different areas of Isla Vista which is the main street where most of the partying takes place “I think it’s great that we have people here that are willing to do that,” said Joseph Nadnichek – Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22 Earth Day should be every day," said Stephen Bond The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District along with the UCSB Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board “It’s been a culmination of a lot of hard work We’ve pretty much been working on this the whole year," said Ash Clancy Prast Earth Day Co-Chair at the AS Environmental Affairs Board "We’ve got around 30 organizations tabling here Students at the event shared tips on living eco-friendly in Isla Vista “Picking out sustainable food places like farmers markets whether that’s recycling thin film plastic or educating the public," added Bond Earth Day was first created in 1970 following a massive oil spill which at the time was one of the largest in U.S “Earth Day was kind of started in Santa Barbara because of the big oil spill," said Ella Graban "And I don’t think we should forget the roots of that because no one else is going to do it for us.” students still came out to connect with the Earth and dance on the grass under clearing skies “It’s just a really awesome way to highlight sustainability — and get a lot of freebies," said Clancy Prast Earth Day events serve as a reminder to the community to protect the planet and continue using eco-friendly habits You’ve got to put your best effort into recycling and other eco-friendly efforts," Graban said when asked about the importance of celebrating Earth Day Health & Wellness hosts ‘Bagels & Balance’ Health & Wellness is hosting a bagel comfort food workshop on Thursday at the Student Resource Building (SRB) Multipurpose Room (MPR) simple way to make bagels and unload your tension by indulging in some comfort food!” the Shoreline description read Students may register at the link on Shoreline to attend RCSGD holds Legal Name and Gender Change Workshop Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is holding a Legal Name and Gender Change Workshop on Thursday “The info session will review the legal name change process and the fee waiver There will be a Q+A and participants will be able to fill out their legal name change forms during the session,” the Shoreline description read Students interested in attending may register on Shoreline for the location RCSGD hosts Trans Week of Visibility Grad Student Crafting Hour RCSGD is hosting Trans Week of Visibility Grad Student Crafting Hour on Thursday at the Graduate Student Association Lounge or just come to be in community with your fellow queer & trans grads,” the Shoreline description read RCSGD holds Resource Fair with Silent Auction and Clothing Swap RCSGD is holding a Resource Fair with Silent Auction and Clothing Swap on Friday Come find resources for Trans+ students from departments and organizations across campus at our annual Trans Week of Visibility Resource Fair,” the Shoreline description read Health & Wellness hosts ‘Breakthrough Social Anxiety: Meditation for Men’s Body Image’ Health & Wellness is hosting “Breakthrough Social Anxiety: Meditation for Men’s Body Image” on Friday at the Health & Wellness and Women’s Center Community Room in SRB Room 1238 “Join us for a mindful meditation and guided exercise designed to challenge traditional ideals of masculinity with an emphasis on confronting social anxiety This workshop will be geared towards male identifying students,” the Shoreline description read Students interested in attending may register at the link on Shoreline Residential Housing Association (RHA) is holding an Earth Day event on Saturday “This event will be held on the San Raf Lawn and is focused to help bring awareness to sustaining a healthy environment,” the Shoreline description read Students will also be able to participate in mug and tote bag decorating as well as games and a raffle UCSB Sustainability hosts Community BBQ & Potluck Block Party UCSB Sustainability is hosting a Community BBQ & Potluck Block Party on Sunday at the University Methodist Community Garden free way to connect with your neighbors and enjoy the sunshine What better way to kick off spring than by joining us for an afternoon full of games and connection at our Community Block Party!” the Shoreline description read live music and a scavenger hunt are all additional aspects of the event Health & Wellness holds APIDA Graphic Novel Club Health & Wellness is holding an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graphic Novel Club on Monday “Join us as we eat Chinese food and discuss the themes of family and identify,” the Shoreline description read The club will be discussing its Spring 2025 book “The Magic Fish” by Trung Le Nguyen UCSB Reads and Goleta Valley Library host Community Poetry Readings UCSB Reads and Goleta Valley Library are hosting Community Poetry Readings on Tuesday “The event will kick off with a reading by local poet and UCSB Professor Emerita Shirley Geok-Lin Lim of one of her favorite poems other participants will read their selected poems to the audience,” the Shoreline description read Health & Wellness holds Post-Graduation Stress Management Workshop Health & Wellness is holding a Post-Graduation Stress Management Workshop on Tuesday in Counseling & Psychological Services Building Room 1109 Join Health and Wellness and Mental Health Peers for a workshop on managing post-graduation stress and anxiety we’ll explore ways to navigate the challenges ahead and share experiences with fellow grads,” the Shoreline description read ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Sweet & Meet’ Opening New Doors to Accelerating Success (ONDAS) Student Center is hosting “Sweet & Meet: How to get involved as a First-Gen & Transfer Student” on Wednesday “Are you a first-generation and/or transfer student looking for ways to get involved on campus as well as how to find a sense of belonging while navigating the first-gen & transfer experience,” the Shoreline description read but it draws thousands to Isla Vista each year Deltopia happens mainly on Del Playa Drive Isla Vista Community Service District (IVCSD) Program Manager Myah Mashhadialiereza is a former UC Santa Barbara student and says using locations blocks away like Little Acorn Park will be a way to lighten the impacts next to that we will have our mocktail bar and VIP area." That is surrounded by an area with free tacos (while they last) and locations to "chill out." "The goal is to meet the community where they are at If the community wants to have fun and celebrate then we are going to do the same thing," she said The district has been working in collaboration with other agencies and groups to have an alternative to cramming everyone into Del Playa Drive where thousands of people gather everywhere from the street to balconies and sometimes on rooftops There have been serious falls and deaths in the past The beaches will be closed by the county because it has had unmanageable crowds in the past "as we know the beaches are completely closed because of past activity and we want everyone to be safe and that doesn't mean we can't celebrate our community There are so many healthy sustainable fun ways that we can celebrate Isla Vista and all the amazing talent that we have here that doesn't overwhelm balconies or medical care The Isla Vista Community Center will also be a location for wellness checks get medical monitoring and to recharge your phone All of the efforts to reduce the crowds and strain on the Del Playa area come with a collaboration that crosses all directions the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department The Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Team is also ready for calls that utilize their special skills Many local entertainers including bands and a DJ are playing a key role in the variety of offerings Flyers listing the bands and their show times are up throughout the area A temporary cell phone tower was also going up prior to the event due to the overwhelming nature of the call usage Wednesday afternoon about 900 doses of the drug reversal medication NARCAN was distributed by 56volunteers and the office of County Supervisor Laura Capps About 100 more will be available Saturday morning when another outreach takes place That will also include a crew on bikes handing out free bagels and water with electrolytes Safety information has also been handed out about the dangers of the bluffs that can have a drop of up to 50 feet I get that it is a big party ."      additional stop signs and "we are doing a lot of traffic calming techniques this year because  we know it is a very pedestrian centered event Everyone is walking  in the streets and it is not really accessible for vehicles UC Santa Barbara has also issued this information: To ensure the safety of students and the broader community during the annual unsanctioned event commonly known as Deltopia UC Santa Barbara is again teaming with Santa Barbara County the City of Goleta and the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) on several regulations and policies for the first full weekend of April.  a number of restrictions will be in effect on campus in Isla Vista and in the neighboring community over the “Warm Up” weekend (April 4–6) and no overnight visitors will be allowed in residence halls or any university-owned housing.  Programming planned during this period — both on campus and in Isla Vista — is intended to draw students off the streets and into sanctioned events The Associated Students Program Board will hold a concert at the UCSB Events Center on Saturday that is open only to current UCSB students Admission is $6 and a valid access card is required for entry Also on Saturday, April 5 the Isla Vista Spring Festival Public restrooms will be accessible across Isla Vista and resources including the IV Recovery Center Isla Vista Safety Stations and EMT-staffed Wellness Checkpoints will be available throughout the weekend including Campus Point Beach and Sands Beach at UC Santa Barbara in coordination with Santa Barbara County’s closure of beaches in Isla Vista the County Community Services Department declared all Isla Vista beaches closed to public entry to protect public health and safety and to protect the beach from excessive waste and litter.  UCSB is also restricting overnight visitor parking and will be implementing traffic safety checkpoints on campus throughout the weekend Campus officials have worked diligently to develop a parking plan to help ensure the safety of the campus community of students staff and others who are authorized to use campus facilities during the “WarmUp” weekend Additional measures will be in place to discourage unauthorized use of campus parking facilities to gain access to Isla Vista during the weekend the campus will be closed to overnight visitor parking Campus checkpoints will be set up beginning at 5 p.m and will continue as needed throughout the weekend to provide safety and security to the campus Unauthorized vehicles will be denied access without prior approval In order to park on campus overnight on the dates identified above all vehicles must be registered with valid “Reserved” or an Annual “Night & Weekend” ePermit and Visitor permits issued from the TPS Permit Portal These permits are not valid for overnight parking Unauthorized vehicles parked overnight on campus are subject to a $300 citation and having the vehicle impounded at the owner’s expense.  The enhanced parking restrictions will cease between the hours of 7:30 a.m to allow for normal business on campus.   a number of campus parking locations are subject to closure and access will be limited to support enhanced safety and security measures traffic in and around the campus will be impacted Access to El Colegio Road and/or Isla Vista may be closed for safety reasons if deemed necessary by law enforcement proof of residency may be required to enter Certain roads in Isla Vista may be barricaded and closed to vehicular traffic Additional parking restrictions will be in place for certain blocks in Isla Vista and in Goleta neighborhoods around UC Santa Barbara no audible music of any kind is permitted Friday any party or gathering that violates the county outdoor festival and social host ordinance attendance above 250 people and allowing people in rooftops or cliffs will be immediately shut down by law enforcement and violators will be charged with a misdemeanor (A link for this information can be found here.) The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department released this information: Important Tips for 2025 Deltopia Weekend  – As we approach the unsanctioned festival weekend known as Deltopia the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Barbara County Fire Department would like to share some important tips with attendees Deltopia is known for attracting large crowds to the Isla Vista area the Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department would like to remind the public of the following information: The bluffs along Isla Vista’s coastline are dangerous and falls occur nearly every year Stay behind all fencing or railings near the edge to avoid injury The bluffs are not a safe place to stand or gather partygoers are reminded that it is illegal to party on rooftops Local ordinances allow law enforcement to take immediate action if this happens Residential decks are intended for single-family use and not generally designed to hold large groups Overcrowding can lead to dangerous structural collapses that cause severe injuries or even fatalities The Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office will be monitoring overcrowding of decks and residential units closely Residential units or decks found to be overcrowded will be evacuated by law enforcement please remember to always make way for first responders clear access is crucial for ensuring help arrives quickly If you see emergency vehicles or personnel please stay out of their way and help create a safe path for them to get to where they are needed The Sheriff's Office and Santa Barbara County Fire Department are working together to make sure everyone stays safe and your cooperation in ensuring first responders can do their jobs is a key part of that Overdose and the Good Samaritan Exemption:  calling for help immediately can save their life if you observe a person experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose or under the influence at the time you call for aid This law was created to encourage bystanders to assist in emergencies and is one of the community's most powerful tools during Deltopia weekend.  Restorative Justice Program Suspended:  The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and County Fire Department urge Deltopia attendees to stay safe cooperation with law enforcement and emergency responders helps maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all Let’s ensure that Deltopia remains a memorable experience for the right reasons with everyone’s well-being at the forefront The county of Santa Barbara released this information: Isla Vista County Beaches Closed April 4th – 6th 2025Due to potential for a “Deltopia” event Calif.) – The beaches in Isla Vista will be closed from 8:00 a.m April 4th through Monday April 7th at 8:00 a.m due to the potential for a “Deltopia” event.  The closure is to prevent a re-occurrence of the destructive and dangerous conditions that resulted from the 2009 Floatopia.  The Santa Barbara County Code (Section 26-11) authorizes the Community Services Department to close any County recreation area including beaches the beaches at Isla Vista were left strewn with trash and debris including human waste.  This event had no provisions for the health and well-being of the public including no facilities for human sanitation or trash collection.  The County of Santa Barbara therefore acted to close the Isla Vista beaches for similar events since 2010 The Deltopia event planned for April 4th- 6th 2025 is not a sanctioned event and there are no approved permits issued.  As such the County Community Services Department will declare the Isla Vista beaches closed to public entry to protect public health and safety and to protect the beach from excessive waste and litter.  The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will enforce the closure (More details will be added here later today.) John Palminteri is senior reporter for KEYT News Channel 3-12. To learn more about John, click here. The health and safety vending machine at the Isla Vista Community Center is the only one of its kind in the state according to Isla vista Community Services District representative Sydney Castaneda "We’ve learned that the community really needs this resource We have seen over 550 transactions within the last five months," said Castaneda or living rough," said Isla Vista resident Jeff Bard The machine provides 24/7 anonymous access to essential harm reduction and health supplies "Our most popular items are emergency contraceptives All of those are ranging about 175 transactions in the past five months Data collected by IVCSD through anonymous feedback surveys shows the machine is mostly used by women between the ages of 18-28 from across the county with the most popular product being emergency contraceptives "We'll be adding additional condoms that will be available along with the emergency contraceptives," said Castaneda users repeatedly requested more clean syringes which could be for a multitude of reasons according to Castaneda Fentanyl tests and Narcan are provided by the Aegis Treatment Center and covered by the state’s opioid response grant and emergency contraceptives are provided by Pacific Pride Foundation the machine will also have drink testing kits "Alcohol is the number one drug that is used to facilitate sexual assaults," said Karla Huizar with STESA Huizar says 75% of sexual assault cases in Santa Barbara and Isla Vista include alcohol and drugs like GHB alcohol is the number one drug that is used to alter drinks So adding shots or adding additional alcohol to already alcoholic beverages," explains Huizar STESA is partnering with IVCSD to add 125 free drink testing kits to the vending machine A WalletHub report examined 1,318 cities comparing affordability While Isla Vista scored well in quality of life "This small town is different from other small towns because a lot of the people here are not permanent residents so I think that's also something to kind of take into account when considering those rankings," said 4th-year UCSB engineering student Derek Dela Cruz Dela Cruz has lived in Isla Vista for four years and says it's been great but there are a few things he’d like to see changed I think cleanliness can also be questionable especially with the party culture here," Dela Cruz said Out of 1,318 cities on WalletHub's “Best Small Cities in America” report Isla Vista had the lowest overall score for cities with population sizes between 25,000 and 100,000 but I like the energy," said resident Zoey Joneschapman they need to get out of the street because they block all the streets here," said security officer Christopher Rogers People don't really care about cars," added resident Aaron Richard IV had the lowest affordability and economic health scores but claimed 195th place for quality of life The report considered 45 key indicators of livability from housing costs to poverty rates and the number of restaurants per capita County Supervisor Laura Capps acknowledged the community has a lot of work to do “It’s the epicenter of our county’s housing crisis - the site of one of the state’s largest mass evictions and a high percentage of the population living below the poverty line - underscoring the need to make affordable and safe housing more plentiful in Isla Vista,” Capps said — The effort to clean up and revitalize several areas of Isla Vista is in full swing with the Community Care Project Multiple organizations have collaborated to take on tasks in various parts of the community The targeted streets range from Cordoba to El Colegio and Campus to Camino Pescadero The initiative includes neighborhood cleanups Both students and permanent residents are involved in the effort One of the most popular sites has been the community gardens including a large one recently established at St Organizations involved in the project include the Isla Vista Community Services District Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District has also teamed up with various groups where volunteers installed a new volleyball court and boundary lines Funding for the projects has come through donations Volunteers have contributed their time both during the week and on weekends and everyone can enjoy the benefits of a project like this," said Myah Mashhadialireza with the Isla Vista Community Services District "And that's the goal—it's not this neighborhood and that neighborhood The Isla Vista Community Care Project is active in 10 areas with the help of 300 volunteers Organizers agree that no single organization can accomplish this work alone we find we all have our unique areas of expertise," said Susan Renehan with Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County She noted that they also seek grants to fund supplies in addition to what they already have "We were able to help organize volunteers and provide resources like tools." Community gardens have been of particular interest to many volunteers ranging from those with gardening experience to beginners "They're kind of interested to see what that kind of activity would be like," said Fiona King with the UCSB Edible Campus Program "We also have some volunteers who do know how to garden and know exactly what to do." community members can harvest them through an honor system the community garden previously featured a large Some of its rocks were relocated into the current garden to maintain a connection to its past "It's a really good way to be more outdoorsy you can feel more connected with nature," King said Michael's University Church emphasized the project's broader vision "We're hoping that it will be a place where people in the community can come and experience an oasis of peace and tranquility," he said Greek Park also underwent a major transformation to upgrade its sand volleyball courts general manager of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District The Community Care Project has fostered a newfound sense of pride and ownership among Isla Vista residents "We realize there's a need here in Isla Vista to do things that make the community more beautiful and more accessible," Renehan said "We're trying to encourage people to volunteer on a daily or weekly basis fostering a commitment to long-term volunteering," she said The project aligns with a broader master plan for the community Black highlighted how it connects with his church’s mission "We want to have events and other initiatives that promote beauty and truth in our world," he said Organizers say the visual improvements—from new gardens to mural paintings—have positively impacted the living experience in Isla Vista The beaches in Isla Vista will be closed from 8:00 a.m due to concerns over the potential for a "Deltopia" event This closure aims to prevent a repeat of the chaos seen during 2009's "Floatopia," when beaches were left in disarray with trash The Santa Barbara County Community Services Department is closing the beaches to protect public health and safety The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department will be enforcing the closure to ensure public safety and prevent excessive littering A young woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery late last night near the Santa Ynez apartments After a five-hour investigation by officers into the morning Witnesses near the scene said they heard four gunshots from the area around 10:30 p.m.  A woman was found on the ground with a gunshot wound shortly after according to a post on X from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department She was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by ground ambulance with “non life-threatening” injuries according to UCSB Media spokesperson Kiki Reyes Another adult male was a victim of a robbery but did not sustain injuries At 11:22 p.m., the University of California Police Department (UCPD) issued a shelter-in-place order regarding an armed robbery on the 6500 block of Cervantes Road and a second armed robbery and shooting at the bike tunnel at the corner of Los Carneros Road and El Colegio Road The suspect is described in the alert as “either a Hispanic male adult or white male adult wearing all black clothing and black boots.” He was armed with a handgun The first timely alert was issued at 10:58 p.m Police identified a firearm at the west side of the tunnel at 11:07 p.m. according to police scanner correspondence they said the suspect was last seen traveling on foot west toward the Santa Ynez Apartments officers deployed a K-9 unit around 11 p.m. but lost track of the perpetrator an hour later A helicopter surveyed the Santa Ynez area from midnight to 1 a.m A local tip reported on the scanner said the perpetrator got into a 2016 GMC white pickup truck near the 6500 block of Madrid Road Other tips accounted for the suspect getting into a Honda Civic and a Nissan two people were detained in handcuffs on Camino Pescadero UCPD did not confirm whether these people are currently in police custody or have been released The scanner said that an officer needed medical aid for serious injuries on El Colegio Road two minutes later UCPD did not confirm if the injury was related to the shooter or the condition of the officer UCPD issued five more warnings throughout the night advising people to shelter in place and avoid Santa Ynez Apartments Santa Catalina Residence Hall and San Joaquin Villages on El Colegio Road Officers patrolled the Santa Ynez area, Picasso Road, El Greco Road, Children’s Park and nearby streets in Isla Vista. The shelter-in-place was lifted at 3:07 a.m who warned that the suspect is not in custody and ongoing law enforcement activity will continue at the scene UCPD and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating these crimes and will increase patrols in Isla Vista and on campus “UCPD and SBSO conducted an extensive search in the area Law enforcement officials do not believe the suspect to still be in the area but UCPD has increased its uniformed patrol in the area as a safety precaution,” Reyes said in a statement to the Nexus Any information regarding the incident can be reported to UCPD’s tip line at 805-893-3446 This article was updated March 20 at 4:44 p.m to reflect that the victim of the shooting sustained non-life threatening injuries another victim of a robbery did not sustain injuries and information that law enforcement does not believe the suspect is still in the area they were never defunded and they still can’t do their job https://dailynexus.com/2024-10-03/performance-over-personhood-the-social-media-problem/ there are ways to get real followers and more engagement. You should instagram followers from Goread It helps you to get real and active followers that will solve you problems What started as a small beach gathering among UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) students has transformed over the past two decades into one of the largest unsanctioned street parties in the country Despite the continued efforts from university officials Deltopia remains a defining part of the UCSB experience Deltopia’s origins trace back to the early 2000s when students first gathered for what became known as Floatopia, an informal floating beach party off the coast of Del Playa Drive. The first event in 2004 was small with a group of friends linking together air mattresses and rafts to relax in the ocean and drink in the sun Rather than ending the tradition, the event adapted and evolved. Forced off the beach particularly the stretch of Del Playa Drive The name blends “Del Playa” and “Floatopia,” marking the transition from an ocean party to a landlocked street festival This year’s Deltopia brought clear skies, warm weather, and some of the largest crowds in recent memory, resulting in a sharp increase in emergency medical incidents, citations, and arrests. According to the Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, there were 135 EMS contacts 12 people were transported directly to hospitals 57 were treated at an on-site medical tent and 13 later were transferred to the hospital “The support of our tri-county partners was invaluable in protecting those attending Deltopia and maintaining the stability of our local EMS system.” “While sunny skies and larger crowds led to more citations enforcement helped keep the event under control and our community safe.” Lieutenant Joe Schmidt highlighted the massive scale of coordination involved made up of nearly 300 deputies and officers from eight law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to maintain public safety and respond quickly to medical emergencies,” he said In the weeks before Deltopia, Santa Barbara County Fire Department officials, American Medical Response, Alcoholic Beverage Control, UCSB Police, California Highway Patrol, and multiple local police departments coordinated response plans. The Santa Barbara County EMS Agency designated Deltopia 2025 as a “pre-planned mass casualty event” to ensure readiness As in recent years, the beaches in I.V were closed for the weekend to prevent the return to the hazardous beach partying that defined Floatopia Despite concerns and growing criticism surrounding the event Deltopia remains a mainstay of student culture in Isla Vista so does the infrastructure required to contain them a balance of tradition and public safety that continues to evolve yearly and website in this browser for the next time I comment UCSB senior Ryan Schmidbauer and his friends are picking up supplies from the Isla Vista health and wellness vending machine ahead of Deltopia weekend "Today we are picking up some Narcan and fentanyl test strips Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it," Schmidbauer said Schmidbauer will be one of thousands of students attending this year’s infamous Deltopia street party according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office UCSB senior Carys Goldsmith has been to Deltopia three times and says safety is a top priority for her sorority "It's just so much better when you remember it it's so important to have Narcan because you never know who's going to need it and you could Last year, officials with Emergency Medical Services say they responded to 106 emergency medical calls, and had 35 hospitalizations. So this year, the Isla Vista Community Center is creating aRecovery Center & Wellness Checkpoint. Isla Vista Community Services District Manager Johnathan Abboud says anyone who is feeling unwell can come to the checkpoint for water "The point of the recovery center is to provide a place where people can rest and chill if they want to recover so if somebody does show up here needing medical assistance The county sheriff’s office and fire department want to remind students of the Good Samaritan Law which allows a person to report a drug or alcohol overdose without fear of liability even if the reporting person is under the influence at the time of the call for help "Don't add or subtract from the population and no hospitals or jail cells 1:06 p.m.] This article was updated to remove a photo of someone who was falsely attributed to be the suspect The suspect in the Isla Vista bike path shooting and robberies earlier this month pleaded not guilty to seven felony charges on March 28 at the Santa Barbara courthouse Earlier this month, an unidentified woman was shot in an armed robbery at a bike path near the intersection of Los Carneros Road and El Colegio Road on March 20 according to UC Santa Barbara Timely Warnings UCSB media spokesperson Kiki Reyes said the woman’s injuries were “non life-threatening.” She was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital at the time of the shooting; the Nexus was unable to determine the identity or current status of the woman An adult male was also robbed on the 6500 block of Cervantes Road Police arrested Jue for suspicion of connection with the crimes in Concord on March 21 Concord is 330 miles north of Santa Barbara He is currently booked in Santa Barbara County Jail without bail Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tate McCallister said The Santa Barbara District Attorney’s office filed a complaint on March 25 accusing Jue of attempted murder having a concealed firearm in a vehicle and carrying a loaded firearm The complaint also included seven allegations that would increase Jue’s sentence upon conviction including intentionally firing off a gun and harming someone Jue pleaded not guilty to all of the felony charges and allegations at the Santa Barbara County Superior Court He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing setting conference on April 28 at 8:30 a.m Jue is currently a student at Santa Barbara City College their Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications Jordan Killebrew told the Nexus Killebrew said he could not disclose any further details at this time Tropicana Student Housing sent a message to residents about a former Tropicana resident arrested on “serious charges” in Concord March 21 They said he had been evicted and no longer resides at Tropicana “We want to emphasize that neither the alleged crime nor the arrest occurred on Tropicana property law enforcement conducted a search of the former resident’s apartment and collected evidence from that unit,” the email notice said “The investigation was limited exclusively to that apartment and did not extend to any other areas of the property.” A suspect in the Wednesday Isla Vista shooting was arrested yesterday in the city of Concord according to UC Santa Barbara media spokesperson Kiki Reyes Suspect Jackson Kyle Jue was arrested in Concord Wednesday night Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue He is currently being held without bail at the Martinez Detention Facility in Contra Costa County the University of California Police Department (UCPD) at Berkeley and UCSB the city of Concord Police Department and the U.S Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Task Force collaborated on the arrest effort According to UCSB Timely Warnings, the suspect allegedly shot an unidentified woman who sustained non-life-threatening injuries at the Los Carneros Road and El Colegio Road bike path late Wednesday night He also allegedly robbed an adult male on the 6500 block of Cervantes Road No further information about the suspect has been released UCPD issued a shelter-in-place order at 11:22 p.m Police investigated the area around the Santa Ynez Apartments and parts of Isla Vista for five hours but were unable to find the suspect after detaining two individuals UCPD did not confirm to the Nexus if they are still in custody – The unsanctioned street party known as Deltopia filled the streets of Isla Vista on Saturday afternoon The Isla Vista Community Services District also set up a stage for live music as part of their Spring Festival in a park just down the street from Del Playa This gave people walking up and down Deltopia and other streets alternative activities to enjoy Locals called it one of the largest turnouts they’ve seen on a Saturday afternoon in recent years and other young people who simply wanted to experience it for themselves “I've never had a better time with all my friends and the cops are doing a great job keeping everyone safe.” “This has been my favorite Deltopia so far We’ve had our friends come and visit,” said Dritsas “It’s been such a great community—everyone has been so nice and genuine Cal Poly student Cole Stanford said he enjoyed the event as well Some students said they didn’t know the event originally started as Floatopia or about the 2014 riot that led to an increased police presence Deputies stood near the closed beach stairways and kept watch for any issues First responders from multiple agencies worked together to monitor the crowds Tracy Lehr is a reporter and the weekend anchor for News Channel 3-12. 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