Featured Photo Slice of Life In Photos – Essential Workers in UCSB’s Community Graeme Jackson - May 13, 2020 0 Photostory by Graeme Jackson | Photo Editor Essential Workers during COVID 1 of 17 Construction workers are still putting in hours on streets in Isla Vista and Goleta, hoping to take advantage of lighter traffic as a result of shelter-in-place orders. A surge in online shopping has meant delivery services like the USPS remain as active as ever. A surge in online shopping has meant delivery services like the USPS remain as active as ever. A surge in online shopping has meant delivery services like the USPS remain as active as ever. UCSB’s Arbor still remains open until 4 p.m. on weekdays despite the rest of campus being entirely closed. UCSB’s Arbor still remains open until 4 p.m. on weekdays despite the rest of campus being entirely closed. UC police still have a presence on campus, with patrol cars littered around various areas. Public transportation workers are still running routes and serving the Santa Barbara area. Student Health remains open with officials outside of the building to determine the proper practices for students needing treatment. Student Health remains open with officials outside of the building to determine the proper practices for students needing treatment. Maintenance workers are operating on oil and gas wells on UCSB’s campus to sustain production from the reservoir. Maintenance workers are operating on oil and gas wells on UCSB’s campus to sustain production from the reservoir. Workers operate heavy machinery and equipment as they work on a well next to Henley Gate. A sign near Henley Gate on campus urges individuals to wear masks and practice proper social distancing. Campus facilities have been sanitized and locked up by custodians at this time. With fall quarter likely moving online, UCSB dining commons are offering take-out options for the entire '20-'21 academic year. After over 75 years of service to the greater Santa Barbara area, MarBorg Industries remains an integral part of the Isla Vista community as waste management employees continue their work.