Josh Ortiz

December 4, 2014

Methamphetamine Users High in Santa Barbara

By Josh Ortiz

The Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) reported that methamphetamine has become more prevalent on the streets of Santa Barbara as compared to other illegal drugs abused in the region such as marijuana, heroin and coc...

November 25, 2014

Cliff Fall Victim Paralyzed From Waist Down

By Josh Ortiz

Santa Barbara City College student Tanner Gage, who fell from an Isla Vista balcony at 6693 Del Playa Drive last month, recently disclosed that the fall paralyzed him from the waist down.

November 20, 2014

UC Tuition Proposal Met With Fierce Opposition

By Josh Ortiz

University of California students, faculty and staff claim the UC has failed to give proper expenditure reports, as required by California law, and that the UC’s credibility in possibly raising tuition is diminished fo...

November 19, 2014

Advisory Board Trustees Urge Isla Vistans to Address Community Issues Together

By Josh Ortiz

In response to a list of concerns regarding conditions in Isla Vista, the UC Santa Barbara Foundation Trustees’ Advisory Committee on Isla Vista Strategies released a report on Monday advocating that I.V. resident and ...

November 18, 2014

Food Truck Cinema To Provide Free Food, Movie

By Josh Ortiz

UCSB First will host Food Truck Cinema tomorrow at 7:30p.m. on the UCen Lawn to advocate student donation to the university after graduation.

November 14, 2014

UC Nurses Participate in Nationwide Strike

By Josh Ortiz

Thousands of registered nurses held strikes throughout the country on Wednesday to protest what they claim are currently inadequate standards of nurses’ care for Ebola patients.

November 13, 2014

I.V. Residents To Hold Self-Governance Panel

By Josh Ortiz

Santa Barbara City College trustee-elect Jonathan Abboud and Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs-elect Cameron Schunk will hold a forum presenting their vision for Isla Vista self-governance toda...

November 6, 2014

Democratic Politician Narrowly Wins Election

By Josh Ortiz

Incumbent Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, won yesterday’s midterm election for the seat as California’s 24th Congressional District representative, beating out Republican challenger Chris Mitchum by approximately a thre...

October 27, 2014

Judicial Council Rules In Favor of I.V. Pastor

By Josh Ortiz

The United Methodist Church (UMC) Judicial Council announced its ruling yesterday that the UMC appeals court acted correctly in handling the case of the Isla Vista pastor Frank Schaefer, meaning that he will be keeping h...

October 23, 2014

I.V. Pastor Tried for Performing Same-sex Wedding

By Josh Ortiz

Pastor Frank Schaefer of Isla Vista’s University United Methodist Church faced church trial yesterday under the United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council in a hearing that could determine whether he keeps his revere...

October 16, 2014

SB Plans To Restart Desalination Facility

By Josh Ortiz

In light of the current drought crisis in California, government officials in Santa Barbara are taking steps toward reopening the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant which has been in standby mode since the mid-90s.