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Isla Vista Bookstore Closes
After 47 years in business, the Pardall Road mainstay calls it quits. Read story.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Welcome to the New Isla Vista
Eye on I.V. heartily approves of the sleek new apartment buildings, bank branch, and eateries. Read story.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Isla Vista: The Game
UCSB alum Nate Morrow has developed a board game based on life in the infamous college town. Read story.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Jesus Burgers
Members of the I.V. Church gather at “Jesus House” on Del Playa to grill and serve up to 200 free burgers to college students partying and roaming the streets. Read story.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The Wrong Tenants
Eye on I.V. says problems ensue when landlords don’t carefully choose their tenants. Read story.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
The LOOP Opens in Isla Vista
The $17 million development is the first building of its kind for the college town. Read story.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Gunshot in Isla Vista
Authorities searching for Hispanic male with 9mm handgun. Read story.
Monday, August 27, 2012
It's Complicated
Eye on I.V. turns her gaze to the sea and to the first comprehensive index describing humans' relationship with it. Read story.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
New Principal for Isla Vista Elementary
The Goleta school district appoints Mary Kahn, who comes from Washington Elementary in Santa Barbara. Read story.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Got Plans
Eye on Isla Vista reveals what's on the agenda for Parks and Rec this summer, including an urban tree plan. Read story.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Where Renters Can Turn for Help
Eye on Isla Vista sits down with Hilary Kleger, community advisor who works with the I.V. Tenants Union. Read story.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
A Walk down Memory Lane
A view of I.V. during the riots of '69 through the eyes of someone who was there. Read story.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Fruits of Isla Vista
Stopping to pick the brambleberries. Read story.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Taking the Good with the Bad
Each year, when students move out for the summer, the area becomes a wasteland of discarded furniture, mattresses, rusted bikes, and many other items. Read story.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Mural Unveiled in Isla Vista
Led by artist Jorge Alvarez, UCSB’s Urban Art Workshop paints wall at 6674 Sueno Road. Read story.
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