Originally Posted by
Artkansas
And what is so special about incorporation? Having lived in Isla Vista, I know that it's a very distinct community from any of the surrounding communities and does have a governing body. The nearest city, Goleta, for many years had the distinction of being the largest unincorporated community in California.
It's an apples-oranges thing. If Isla Vista wants to be on lists of "cities", they need to incorporate.