Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Is Santa Barbara Ready to Help Those Suffering Mental Illness?

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.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Tue May 04, 2021 | 8:21pm

Santa Barbara city councilmember won seat, beating out Supervisor Das Williams.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Tue May 04, 2021 | 2:46pm

The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded the City of Santa Barbara’s historic downtown train depot fails to comply with

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Tue May 04, 2021 | 1:18pm

Carbajal sponsors Santa Barbara County program in Congress and names it after Naomi Schwartz.

People By Nick Welsh | Fri Apr 30, 2021 | 4:32pm

A downtown window washer and Elvis tribute performer says goodbye.