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

Housing By Christina McDermott | Wed Oct 02, 2024 | 11:27am

Cottage Health Plans to Build 204 Homes for Employee Housing

Projects are expected to take three years to complete.

Election 2024 By Christina McDermott | Tue Oct 01, 2024 | 6:24pm

Pro-Trump Rally ‘Cruises’ Through Santa Barbara Area

The demographics at Saturday’s rally reflected, to some extent, Trump’s supporters nationwide.

Election 2024 By Christina McDermott & Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Sep 26, 2024 | 9:41am

What Went Down in The Club: A Recap of the District 1 S.B. City Council Candidate Forum

‘Santa Barbara Independent’ reporters break down Monday night’s forum, including the Eastside candidates’ approaches and perspectives on key issues like affordable housing and rent control.

Housing By Christina McDermott | Wed Sep 25, 2024 | 11:03am

MV Realty Temporarily Ordered to Stop Business in California

The Florida-based real estate brokerage is accused of scamming more than 1,400 homeowners across the state, including around 10 in Santa Barbara County.

Business By Christina McDermott | Fri Sep 13, 2024 | 5:29pm

Santa Barbara’s Soul Bites Looks to Raise $30,000 by Monday to Stay Open

The soul food restaurant and community space on lower State Street is facing closure after a summer of slow sales. Co-owner Stirling Nix-Bradley said they will meet with the business’s landlords on Monday.

Housing By Christina McDermott | Wed Sep 11, 2024 | 2:22pm

Santa Barbara Housing Trust Getting Close for State’s Matching Funds

Affordable housing projects could be built if the state approves.

Housing By Christina McDermott | Thu Sep 05, 2024 | 4:00pm

Developers Revise Housing Proposal for Tri-County Produce Site on Santa Barbara’s Eastside

The new plans, presented to the city’s Architectural Board of Review on Tuesday, would downsize the project from 99 to 53 units and from 10 to four below-market-rate units.