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George Thurlow, UCSB’s Appointee to the I.V. CSD, Resigns

December 9, 2020 by

Although Thurlow is “sure [he] will continue to be involved in Isla Vista issues,” he said he is ready to take on something new.  
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After Swearing in, Three New I.V. CSD Directors Begin Their Terms

December 9, 2020 by

This will be the second board of directors since the Isla Vista Community Services District was formally created in 2016.
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UCSB Identifies Fifth COVID-19 Case in De La Guerra Dining Commons Staff

December 8, 2020 by

With contract tracing efforts underway, the university said it is now looking to identify individuals who may have come into contact with any of the positive staff members.
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Central Coast Counties, Including Santa Barbara, Ask Newsom for New Stay-at-Home-Order Consideration

December 8, 2020 by

Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties said they are looking to secede from the Southern California region and receive separate consideration for COVID-19 restrictions.  
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SBSO Seizes 22 Firearms, 90 Grams of Meth After Deputies Conduct Traffic Stop Near I.V.

December 8, 2020 by

Dodge, 36, was charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor.
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UC Regents Discuss Alternative Approaches to Financial Aid

December 7, 2020 by

The primary focus of the Nov. 18 meeting was Option 7: The Road to the Debt-Free UC.
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I.V. Community Center To Host 20 Temporary Homes To Improve Houseless Conditions

December 7, 2020 by and

The 64-square-foot temporary homes were delivered by Pallet, a company that designs and produces aluminum composite shelters for people experiencing houselessness.
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UC Regents Discuss Better Representation and Outreach to Indigenous UC Students

December 7, 2020 by

The UC Board of Regents convened remotely on Nov. 18 to discuss a number of items relating to academics, including admissions and outreach to Indigenous students. 
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Under Pressure from the Pandemic, UC Lecturers’ Union Pushes for New Contracts with Better Protections

December 2, 2020 by

The UC has lost at least $2 billion in revenue due to COVID-19. Many lecturers say the economic fallout has worsened fears among their ranks over potential cuts and job losses.
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Seeking Community Input, I.V. CSD Releases Policing and Public Safety Form to Residents

December 1, 2020 by

The results will be summarized and shared with the public, law enforcement and university officials down the line. 
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With New Online Services, UCSB C.A.R.E. Provides Support From Afar

November 29, 2020 by and

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt in-person operations, C.A.R.E. has devised new services to continue supporting survivors of sexual violence and sexual harrassment in a digital landscape.
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UCSB Community Members Discuss Post-Election Future in Capps Center Zoom Panel

November 25, 2020 by

The panel began with personal introductions and segued into a group dialogue about the importance of public political forums and discussions.
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The Show Must Go On: How UCSB’s Theater Department Has Learned To Perform Virtually

November 24, 2020 by

At UC Santa Barbara's Department of Theater and Dance, the show hasn’t stopped.
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Most On-Campus Labs Remain Empty as Research Continues To Operate Virtually

November 20, 2020 by

Despite the shuttering of on-campus research and limitations on project ideas, researchers remain optimistic about the future.
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As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Governor Newsom Announces New Overnight Curfew for Counties in Purple Tier

November 19, 2020 by

Santa Barbara County moved back to the purple tier on Tuesday along with 27 other California counties, only two days before the overnight curfew was announced.
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