Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Nick Welsh | Fri May 21, 2021 | 4:54pm

Hal Conklin, Former Santa Barbara Mayor and Civic Visionary, Dead at 75

Conklin died of brain cancer complications at Serenity House on Friday.

News By Nick Welsh | Fri May 21, 2021 | 11:20am

Loma Fire on Thursday night is believed to be arson, contained at seven acres.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Fri May 14, 2021 | 5:48pm

Sunstone Winery will grow commercial cannabis alongside grapes for the first time ever in Santa Barbara County.

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu May 13, 2021 | 4:33pm

A debate over how many murals to preserve is currently deadlocked as the deadline for an $8.5M grant to renovate the park draws nearer.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed May 12, 2021 | 4:21pm

Advocates push county to follow a Texas model for success.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed May 12, 2021 | 12:03pm

Homeless encampments have grown in numbers and dangers.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Tue May 11, 2021 | 4:09pm

Judge Thomas Anderle calls Isla Vista Owner’s legal arguments “woefully deficient.”

Housing By Nick Welsh | Wed May 05, 2021 | 4:28pm

City Hall loses lawsuit over its restrictive rules.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed May 05, 2021 | 3:24pm

Supervisors hear report on state program targeting prison overcrowding.

Business By Nick Welsh | Wed May 05, 2021 | 2:14pm

Grocery and pharmaceutical chains to pay $5 more an hour for 60 days.