‘Welcome to Isla Vista’ Episode 2: Student Stories, 1954-2016
The rise and fall of I.V.’s building boom, memories of live music, and cockroaches.
Author: Christina McDermott
Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Approve 72-Hour Festival Ban over Deltopia Weekend
The ordinance would still allow a sanctioned event through a government organization, like the IVCSD.
‘Welcome to Isla Vista’ Episode 1: Welcome to Del Playa Drive
Welcome to Isla Vista, a hodge-podge of lecture notes and red solo cups and home to thousands of UC Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College students.
Welcome to ‘Welcome to Isla Vista’
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ presents a new podcast on I.V., then and now.
Ashlee Buzzard Appears in Lompoc Court After Pleading Not Guilty to Daughter Melodee’s Murder
Buzzard is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing setting on January 21.
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Brings Out Hundreds to Welcome 2026
Event organizer Hugh Margerum said more than 400 people attended, from visitors to locals alike.
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Is Officially Back
Update: The “rain or shine” event is still on for January 1 at Leadbetter Beach, says organizer, though public health officials warn of potential health risks associated with stormwater.
Santa Barbara County Closes Part of East Beach After Sewage Spill
The Santa Barbara County Health Department announced the closer of East Beach from ¼ mile east to ⅛ west of the Mission Creek outfall.
Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Arrests Ashlee Buzzard For First Degree Murder in Daughter Melodee’s Death
Bullet and DNA evidence lead to arrest of Vandenberg Village mother in missing girl’s killing.
Goleta to Consider Ordinance to Protect Senior Mobile Home Park
The new management at University Mobile Home Park, Harmony Communities, wants to open up the park to all ages.
