Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, May 26, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Candlelight Vigil held for rape survivor in Isla Vista ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) A vigil took place in honor of a rape survivor. The candlelight vigil happened on Tuesday evening at Greek Park in Isla Vista. Organizers hope to call attention to the unsolved rape and strangulation of an 18-year-old UCSB freshman at the Tropicana Gardens on May 9. The student housing complex is on El Colegio Road. The survivor's family has hired an attorney to help solve the case. Anyone with information is urged to break their silence and contact university police at 805-893-3446. Anonymous tips are welcome at 805-893-7274 or https://police.ucsb.edu The post Candlelight Vigil held for rape survivor in Isla Vista appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Trump completes his month of GOP revenge, and other takeaways from the Texas runoffs Next Article In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it Print 12 Rate this article: No rating Tags: NewsSanta Barbara - South CountyTop StoriesCrime & CourtsCaliforniaCentral CoastEducation Please login or register to post comments.