Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Environment By Nick Welsh | Thu Apr 08, 2021 | 9:01am

Santa Barbara County’s 10-Year Rainfall Average at ‘All-Time Low’

Drought conditions loom as state water allotments put on hold “until further notice.”

Cover Story By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 07, 2021 | 9:00pm

The NAACP leader is using science facts to overcome inoculation fears.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 07, 2021 | 1:30pm

Eric Friedman ran afoul of party activists by endorsing his mother in last year’s SBCC trustee election.

Education By Nick Welsh | Tue Apr 06, 2021 | 11:56am

SBCC Extended Learning VP Joyce Coleman allegedly made remarks offensive to members of the Asian-American Pacific Islander community.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 31, 2021 | 11:05am

New proposals for affordable rentals spark City Council debate.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 31, 2021 | 10:00am

City Council authorizes $92,000 for plans to revamp outdoor performing space at Plaza del Mar Park.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Tue Mar 30, 2021 | 10:09am

Shelter-in-place alert discontinued late Monday night following a multi-hour manhunt.

Community By Nick Welsh | Mon Mar 29, 2021 | 6:50pm

Santa Barbara Police have identified the woman hit and killed by a train last Friday near State Street and Hollister Road.

Education By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 25, 2021 | 4:22pm

But the ruling shows former superintendent Cary Matsuoka lied about the incident he was punished for.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 24, 2021 | 2:40pm

More people are living on city streets.