Deltopia near UC Santa Barbara happening this weekend
The Brief
The "Deltopia" event is not sanctioned, and no permits have been issued.
The unsanctioned event is held every year, typically the first weekend after UCSB spring break.
Beaches in Isla Vista will be completely closed from 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Authorities in Santa Barbara County are issuing safety tips and warnings ahead of the annual unsanctioned street festival, Deltopia, happening this weekend in Isla Vista.
What we know
The massive block party held every year on the first weekend back from spring break for UCSB and SBCC students is scheduled to occur Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 7 adjacent to the UC Santa Barbara campus.
"Deltopia is known for attracting large crowds to the Isla Vista area, impacting residents and first responders," a statement from the sheriff's department read.
In response, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and Santa Barbara County Fire Department issued a joint press release doubling down on safety measures and precautions to keep everyone safe.
Authorities noted the dangerous bluffs dotting Isla Vista's coastline where "falls occur nearly every year, sometimes with tragic results."
"Stay behind all fencing or railings near the edge to avoid injury. The bluffs are not a safe place to stand or gather," officials said.
"Residential decks are intended for single-family use and not generally designed to hold large groups. Overcrowding can lead to dangerous structural collapses that cause severe injuries or even fatalities," the sheriff's department said.
Residential units or decks found to be overcrowded will be evacuated by law enforcement. Additionally, overcrowding may result in citations.
Authorities are also reminding partygoers to call 911 immediately if you see someone overdosing.
"Under the Good Samaritan Law, if you observe a person experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose, and you're sober, intoxicated, or under the influence at the time you call for aid, you and that person face no liability," the sheriff's department said.
"This law was created to encourage bystanders to assist in emergencies and is one of the community's most powerful tools during Deltopia weekend."
The backstory
In 2024, sheriff's deputies and partner agencies made 32 misdemeanor arrests and issued 256 citations across the weekend, the office said in a press release. Those numbers are significantly higher than last year when 23 arrests were made and 151 citations were issued. Thirteen citations were issued for illegal parties.
Authorities noted there were no fatalities from cliff falls or fentanyl overdoses.
The Source
Information for this story is from a joint press release issued by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department on April 2, 2025.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Yahoo
Deadly Summer Heat: How Quickly Temperatures Rise Inside Vehicles
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — As the Texas summer begins to scorch, health and safety officials are warning parents and caregivers about the life-threatening risk of leaving children inside hot vehicles — even for just a few minutes. In 2024, 39 children across the United States died from heatstroke after being left in hot cars. Three of those deaths occurred in Texas, data from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows. 'When it comes to children being left in vehicles, it's against the law to leave children younger than 7 years of age unattended in a vehicle unless they are accompanied by someone 14 years of age or older,' said Justin Baker with the Texas Department of Public Safety. 'Now the law on that is a Class C misdemeanor, and so again it can be punishable with a hefty fine — but more importantly, it's about saving that life.' Most hot car deaths are unintentional, often the result of a change in routine or a moment of forgetfulness, according to experts. 'It's important to make sure you give yourself reminders — check your vehicle before you get out, especially if you've changed your routine,' Baker said. 'That's when you really have to set those reminders.' A demonstration in San Angelo showed just how quickly temperatures can become deadly. With the outside temperature at 91 degrees, a parked vehicle was left for just 10 minutes with the windows slightly cracked. When checked again, the interior had already reached 100 degrees. Children are especially vulnerable in this kind of heat. Their bodies heat up three to five times faster than an adult's. Once a child's internal temperature hits 104°F, major organs begin shutting down. At 107°F, heatstroke can quickly become fatal. And while some incidents are caused by forgetfulness, others stem from the belief that a short errand will only take a minute. Officials say you should act immediately if you encounter a child or pet alone in a parked car and they appear to be in distress. 'So if you find yourself in that situation where you see a child or a pet unattended in a vehicle and it's obviously again very hot, it looks like they have been there awhile — one, call 9-1-1 immediately, we want to get some first responders en route,' Baker said. 'But two, you can take action in the Good Samaritan Law where you can break out a window if it comes down to saving the life of a human or a pet.' To help prevent hot car deaths, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) encourages the public to remember the acronym A-C-T: As the heat continues to rise across Texas in 2025, officials urge drivers to stay alert, build new habits, and never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle, not even for a minute. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Arrests at unsanctioned Deltopia festival rise for fourth consecutive year
Arrests at Santa Barbara's annual unsanctioned Deltopia street party rose for the fourth straight year this weekend, more than doubling the number of arrests from 2024, authorities said. Isla Vista's weekend-long Deltopia party, which draws thousands of local college students to raucous festivities near the beach, has seen arrests and citations grow each year since 2021, according to stats released by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. This year, 84 people were arrested and 485 people were given citations. In 2024, there were 32 arrests and 254 citations. The year before that there were 23 arrests and 151 citations. While Friday night was fairly calm, the activities of the weekend ramped up on Saturday, according to the sheriff's office. "Saturday saw a significant increase in both crowd size and emergency medical calls, most of which were related to alcohol intoxication," the office said in a statement released Monday. "Deputies and officers coordinated with fire and medical teams, using pre-planned rescue units to respond to calls and clear roads in densely packed areas, ensuring swift access for ambulances. Thankfully, there were no reported fatalities from cliff falls or fentanyl overdoses. There were no injuries to law enforcement officials or uses of force." Read more: Ticket scams, treacherous cliffs: Officials warn of danger at 'Deltopia' spring break rager The most serious arrest last weekend came when officers stopped a group of people on Saturday morning on Marketplace Drive as the group headed toward Deltopia. One of the members of the group was in possession of a loaded gun, the sheriff's office said. Officials also arrested six as part of a monthlong investigation into a conspiracy to violate a festival ordinance. Authorities made the arrest at a house where there was a paid party with tickets sold on a ticketing platform. The sheriff's office did note that no one died this year. There were no fentanyl overdoses and no cliffside falls. In 2023, a junior at UC Santa Barbara died of a fentanyl overdose at the festival and more than a decade ago a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student fell off a cliff and died. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
08-04-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Arrests at unsanctioned Deltopia festival rise for fourth consecutive year
Arrests at Santa Barbara's annual unsanctioned Deltopia street party rose for the fourth straight year this weekend, more than doubling the number of arrests from 2024, authorities said. Isla Vista's weekend-long Deltopia party, which draws thousands of local college students to raucous festivities near the beach, has seen arrests and citations grow each year since 2021, according to stats released by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. This year, 84 people were arrested and 485 people were given citations. In 2024, there were 32 arrests and 254 citations. The year before that there were 23 arrests and 151 citations. While Friday night was fairly calm, the activities of the weekend ramped up on Saturday, according to the sheriff's office. 'Saturday saw a significant increase in both crowd size and emergency medical calls, most of which were related to alcohol intoxication,' the office said in a statement released Monday. 'Deputies and officers coordinated with fire and medical teams, using pre-planned rescue units to respond to calls and clear roads in densely packed areas, ensuring swift access for ambulances. Thankfully, there were no reported fatalities from cliff falls or fentanyl overdoses. There were no injuries to law enforcement officials or uses of force.' The most serious arrest last weekend came when officers stopped a group of people on Saturday morning on Marketplace Drive as the group headed toward Deltopia. One of the members of the group was in possession of a loaded gun, the sheriff's office said. Officials also arrested six as part of a monthlong investigation into a conspiracy to violate a festival ordinance. Authorities made the arrest at a house where there was a paid party with tickets sold on a ticketing platform. The sheriff's office did note that no one died this year. There were no fentanyl overdoses and no cliffside falls. In 2023, a junior at UC Santa Barbara died of a fentanyl overdose at the festival and more than a decade ago a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student fell off a cliff and died.
