Christina McDermott, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Christina McDermott

Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund Fellow

Reporter Christina McDermott joins The Santa Barbara Independent’s news team as a Mickey Flack Fellow, focusing on housing equity. Christina comes from the world of public radio, having interned and freelanced for KCBX in San Luis Obispo and worked as the region’s reporter at KDLG Radio in Dillingham, Alaska. Now returned to sunny Santa Barbara, Christina is excited to incorporate audio components into her stories for The Independent.

Recent Stories

Business By Christina McDermott | Wed Apr 30, 2025 | 8:00pm

Trump’s Tariff War Has Santa Barbara Contractors on Alert

Trump’s Tariff War Has Santa Barbara Contractors on Alert Suppliers Warn of Potential for Higher Construction Costs By Christina McDermott

Housing By Christina McDermott | Tue Apr 29, 2025 | 12:03pm

Ed St. George Floats Four-Story Art Deco Project at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton

The conceptual plan shows 125 one-bedroom condos, restaurant space for Pea Soup Andersen’s, a pool, and a public gym.

Public Safety By Christina McDermott | Mon Apr 28, 2025 | 10:03am

Why Couldn’t We Just Save the Bear?

After last week’s death of a bear that likely wandered the area, many Santa Barbara community members had questions. Here’s more info on what it means to relocate a bear.

Public Safety By Christina McDermott | Wed Apr 23, 2025 | 11:04am

Bear’s Body Found on Highway 101 Near Summerland

The bear may well have been the one spotted last week in the Goleta and Isla Vista area.

Public Safety By Christina McDermott | Tue Apr 22, 2025 | 12:53pm

Have You Seen This Bear?

California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are taking tips on the whereabouts of a black bear seen Friday morning wandering More Mesa Beach near Santa Barbara.