Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Nick Welsh | Mon Dec 07, 2020 | 1:58pm

Santa Barbara County Opens 34 New Beds for Severely Mentally Ill People

Lompoc’s Champion Center opens its doors

News By Nick Welsh | Sun Dec 06, 2020 | 12:20pm

Bill passes to expunge the criminal records of those convicted of marijuana offenses.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Fri Dec 04, 2020 | 12:32pm

This Feast Day, there are plenty of reasons to say your prayers to Santa Barbara’s namesake, the patron saint of imminent doom.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 02, 2020 | 11:55am

Supervisors praise lower jail population but show no interest for civilian oversight board of Sheriff’s Office.

News By Nick Welsh | Sun Nov 29, 2020 | 3:13pm

No brag, just fact. Voter turnout was highest in past five presidential contests.

News Commentary By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 25, 2020 | 11:00am

Suggesting possible voting irregularities, Andy Caldwell cites the attorney too conspiratorial for Trump.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Tue Nov 24, 2020 | 3:17pm

Thanksgiving musings on rats, Pilgrims, and Judge Gann.

Health By Nick Welsh | Mon Nov 23, 2020 | 2:48pm

Cottage releases brain dump showing state of community-wide health.

News By Nick Welsh | Thu Nov 19, 2020 | 5:59pm

Santa Barbara’s numbers are significantly higher than the state average.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Nov 19, 2020 | 3:53pm

With deaths topping 251,000, now is not the time to demand churches be allowed to reopen for indoor services.