The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held its second-ever Bark Party on Nov. 8 at Sueno Park. The event was an opportunity for owners and pets in Isla Vista to meet other dogs and take advantage of the tips and resources from local businesses, according to an Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD)
Isla Vista’s local government and UC Santa Barbara campus organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos with several events late last week. Día de los Muertos dates back to the ancient Aztecs and is celebrated annually in Mexico as a way to remember loved ones who have passed away. The dead are honored with ofrendas, or
The recent storms may have been good for vegetation, but it has put a damper in festive plans the Isla Vista Parks and Recreation Department organized to bring the community together.
Community members across generations gathered to celebrate the history of IVRPD, with current and former board members, local elected officials and UC Santa Barbara staff in attendance.