Thousands Move Back to Isla Vista, Boosting Local Economy

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Isla Vista economy, quiet for the last two months, is waking up again.

Thousands of students have arrived for the new school year at UC Santa Barbara nearby, which starts later this week.

Over the weekend, the new and returning residents on and off campus were busy bringing their belongings in and getting their living areas organized. That includes dorms, apartments and shared homes…

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