Jose Ochoa

May 31, 2018

How Much Are Pro, Anti-Measure R Groups Spending for Your Vote?

By Jose Ochoa

Primary elections are rolling around quickly, with voting set to take place next week on Tuesday, June 5. Two campaigns have mounted for the passage and failure of Measure R, a utility tax to fund the Isla Vista Communit...

May 27, 2018

How Much Are SB County Sheriff Candidates Spending for Your Vote?

By Jose Ochoa

Sheriff Bill Brown leads the fundraising effort comfortably with $251,364, as of May 25 — the last date on file that Brown reported finances — ahead of Lt. Brian Olmstead, who has raised $124,329 as of May 24. Th...

May 26, 2018

Sheriff Candidates Talk Platforms in Isla Vista

By Jose Ochoa

I.V. residents and UCSB students welcomed the three Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Coroner candidates with a packed room as the three made their last push to win over third district voters before the June 5 statewide prima...

May 20, 2018

Suspect Arrested for Assault With a Deadly Weapon

By Jose Ochoa

The suspect argued with the staff and “brandished” a knife when approached.

May 10, 2018

Isla Vistans Would Pay $30 a Year for New Tax Promising to Fund I.V. Services

By Jose Ochoa

The Isla Vista Community Services District estimates a proposed tax, which will come to a vote this June, will generate approximately $702,444 in annual revenue for the district and cost I.V. residents an additional $30....

April 26, 2018

In Photos: A.S. Elections 2018

By Jose Ochoa

This year's Associated Students election saw tears of joy and of disappointment. Relive the night below:

April 20, 2018

CSUs Will Not Raise Tuition in 2018

By Jose Ochoa

California State Universities will not be raising tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year, according to a press release from the university system’s website.

April 17, 2018

Students Exchange Views on ‘Olé,’ Consider New Mascot or Rebranding

By Jose Ochoa

Students expressed concern that UCSB negatively represents Argentinian people by using features like a mask and grimacing face on “Olé."

April 12, 2018

Future of I.V Government in Voters’ Hands

By Jose Ochoa

As primary elections quickly approach, student organizers and local government officials are making their second push toward a measure which would fund Isla Vista’s financially hamstrung government for the first time.

December 29, 2017

Two Apparent Overdoses in Isla Vista Within 24 Hours, Victims Receive Doses of Naloxone

By Jose Ochoa

Two male victims suffering from apparent drug overdoses in Isla Vista received Naloxone and were transported to the hospital on Monday, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office reported.

December 24, 2017

Thomas Fire Becomes Largest Wildfire in Modern California History

By Jose Ochoa

The Thomas Fire is now the largest recorded wildfire in California history after burning through 273,400 acres of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in 20 days.

December 21, 2017

Owner of iV Menus Arrested on 3 Felony Charges of Rape, Pleads Not Guilty

By Maura Fox, Jose Ochoa, Supriya Yelimeli

iV Menus was closed on Tuesday, according to an iV Menus employee.

December 8, 2017

Trump Declares State of Emergency in Calif., FEMA Will Fund Most Costs for Firefighting Efforts

By Jose Ochoa

FEMA will cover over 75 percent of firefighting costs in areas affected by the fire, according to Brandi Richard, FEMA spokesperson.

December 5, 2017

Couches Burn as Isla Vista Suffers Ongoing Power Outage

By Maura Fox, Jose Ochoa, Evelyn Spence

The outages occurred throughout Santa Barbara County and extended to Ventura County.

November 30, 2017

CSD Discusses Mediation Program Between Tenants and Landlords

By Jose Ochoa

The Isla Vista Community Services District began discussions to develop a new tenant-landlord mediation program on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at their board of directors meeting.