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With COVID-19 widespread on the Central Coast, local community leaders say it's the strong bonds within the Isla Vista community of students, residents, businesses, schools and other organization, that make hardships of the pandemic more manageable.

In this episode, KCSB reporter Kali Acquaah speaks with community leaders - Melissa Cohen, of the IV Food Coop, and Leonor Reyes, with the St. George Youth Center YMCA, about the importance of relationships in Isla Vista in getting through the pandemic together.

You'll also find out where to see festive holiday lights in IV! (hint: at the St. George Youth Center at 889 Camino del Sur, evenings from 5:30p-10p).