ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) -  The effort to put the brakes on parking problems in Isla Vista is going into high gear with the hiring of a Parking Manager.

The Isla Vista Community Services District has posted the position and is taking applications.

The district says the goal is to reduce illegal parking, promote sustainability through alternative options, and enhance the livability and safety of Isla Vista. 

The program will involve outreach, education, enforcement and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

There will also be a stepped up effort to write citations to vehicles that are illegally parked.

This includes vehicles in the red zones, by fire hydrants, across alley openings, around street corners and blocking ADA access points.

The offenses are very common in IV and it causes safety problems throughout the very tight and highly populated community.

The deadline to apply is February 6th.

For more information go to : IVCSD.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - Business students at Cal Poly are activating their free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) weekend clinics.

They will be running every Saturday between now and March 14th.

Qualified individuals can get free help on their taxes from business students at Cal Poly from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Orfalea College of Business, as well as clinics at Allan Hancock College campuses in Lompoc and Santa Maria.

Individuals and families who made $67,000 or less in 2025 automatically qualify for the VITA program, which the IRS began 50 years ago.

Current business students at the clinics provide free help with completing both federal and state tax returns.

They’re trained to help people make sure they claim every eligible deductions and credits the IRS provides.

They also assist with filing your returns electronically, which ensures your refund will reach you faster.

Professors and students agree many struggle with how complex tax filing can be at times, and this service eases that burden for more community members each year.

For more information on Cal Poly’s VITA weekend clinics or to see if you qualify for their assistance, you can get started clicking this link to visit their website.

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