Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Sat Feb 20, 2021 | 12:10pm

City of Santa Barbara Faces $5 Million Shortfall

City Council to take a closer look at its fiscal outlook — and where it can slice and dice expenses — this Tuesday.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Fri Feb 19, 2021 | 6:29pm

Increase reflects number of lives taken by COVID, which has killed more in the first two months of 2021 than all of 2020.

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu Feb 18, 2021 | 5:24pm

The report reveals that the former pharmaceutical rep and activist died at 44 of a blood clot in her artery.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Feb 18, 2021 | 7:56am

Leaving a legacy of a national park, a state university, and a federal wilderness area.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Wed Feb 17, 2021 | 8:37am

Architectural Board of Review sends it back for major revisions.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed Feb 17, 2021 | 8:30am

Commissioners are pleased that it’s less austere but worry it has a looming watchtower look.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Mon Feb 15, 2021 | 8:25am

Facing two challengers so far, incumbent Cathy Murillo released her campaign finance report.

Health By Nick Welsh | Thu Feb 11, 2021 | 12:12pm

The Santa Barbara medical clinic is seeking a major zoning change to move its operations to the abandoned Army Reserve property on State Street.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Thu Feb 11, 2021 | 11:33am

Dr. Charity Dean and supervisors support current county COVID medical team.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Feb 10, 2021 | 8:25pm

Most hospital staff are now inoculated, but 70 percent of senior living care workers are still hesitant.