Young Man Questioned in Relation to UC Santa Barbara Student’s Death
Witnesses saw Liz Hamel, 18, and a man leave Isla Vista restaurant together about 20 minutes before a 9-1-1 call reporting her apparent fall from San Rafael dorm’s breezeway.
Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund
Articles in this category were underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. This fund supports the Santa Barbara Independent's coverage of social justice, housing, and environmental issues, all of which were important to Mickey Flacks - a fierce and tireless advocate for them during her lifetime. Mickey Flacks helped create the grassroots organization the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN), was part of the Citizen's Coalition, as well as serving on the boards of the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, the ACLU, Citizens Planning Association, the Environmental Defense Center, the Jewish Secular Humanist Society, CAUSE, the Fund for Santa Barbara, and more.
Showing 116 results for
Isla Vista Rental Inspection Pilot Program Heads to Board of Supervisors
The program, which is exclusive to I.V., will start rental inspections on Del Playa Drive.
Trump’s Tariff War Has Santa Barbara Contractors on Alert
Trump’s Tariff War Has Santa Barbara Contractors on Alert Suppliers Warn of Potential for Higher Construction Costs By Christina McDermott
Ed St. George Floats Four-Story Art Deco Project at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton
The conceptual plan shows 125 one-bedroom condos, restaurant space for Pea Soup Andersen’s, a pool, and a public gym.
Why Couldn’t We Just Save the Bear?
After last week’s death of a bear that likely wandered the area, many Santa Barbara community members had questions. Here’s more info on what it means to relocate a bear.
Bear’s Body Found on Highway 101 Near Summerland
The bear may well have been the one spotted last week in the Goleta and Isla Vista area.
Have You Seen This Bear?
California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are taking tips on the whereabouts of a black bear seen Friday morning wandering More Mesa Beach near Santa Barbara.
Isla Vista Community Services District Now Offers Legal Expertise to Tenants, Landlords
The local community services district expanded its rental mediation program to include legal advice.
UCPD, Fish and Wildlife Plan to Capture Bear Wandering Isla Vista Area
Update: The black bear was seen on More Mesa Beach on Friday morning.
Update: UCSB Issues Alert After Bear Spotted on Campus Thursday Morning
Thursday’s alert comes after people found a bear wandering around Santa Ynez Student Housing near UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning.
