Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Demoted San Marcos High Principal Ed Behrens Loses in Court for Fourth Time

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.

Transportation By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 24, 2021 | 12:25pm

Santa Barbara’s Historic Landmarks Commission calls project just plain goofy.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 24, 2021 | 10:18am

The owners of the 26-year-old club announced they are pulling the plug on March 31 due to COVID-related financial pressures.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 24, 2021 | 9:35am

Block grants worth $1.7 million are going to many organizations.

Community By Nick Welsh | Mon Mar 22, 2021 | 6:07pm

Santa Barbara officials vow to continue their “due diligence” of investigating its allegations.

News By Nick Welsh | Sat Mar 20, 2021 | 4:25pm

Santa Barbara Landowner wins one case while City Hall wins another.

News By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 18, 2021 | 8:10am

Businesses will now be required to secure their carts and implement abandonment-prevention plans.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 17, 2021 | 11:21am

The story is a great read. Unfortunately, it’s also false.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 17, 2021 | 8:45am

Santa Barbara City Council approves $23,000 to gauge Eastside residents’ interest in preserving the artwork.