Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Santa Barbara County Records 220 More Deaths in 2020 Than Year Prior

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.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Wed Feb 10, 2021 | 5:16pm

About 400 electric company customers throughout Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood will be without power until Thursday morning because of damage