Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Nick Welsh | Sat Aug 29, 2020 | 2:39pm

Newsom Puts Brakes on COVID ‘Dimmer Switch’

Governor’s new four-colored system paints Santa Barbara County purple and still on hold for indoor dining but soon to open to indoor hair styling.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Thu Aug 27, 2020 | 5:16pm

Physical activities such as walking, jogging, surfing, and swimming will still be permitted during restricted beach access next Friday-Monday.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Aug 27, 2020 | 8:15am

Vote early, but not often, and let the post office sort your mail.

Health By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 26, 2020 | 8:50pm

Narcan was administered to a man suffering from a potentially fatal overdose of opioids Tuesday afternoon.

News Commentary By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 26, 2020 | 1:30pm

Isla Vista is a ticking bomb that needs tools to defuse.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Tue Aug 25, 2020 | 5:30pm

The seal was fatally shot in the head last September at the rookery just outside San Simeon.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Tue Aug 25, 2020 | 12:32pm

Vandenberg Air Force Base bomb squad experts detonate a vintage hand grenade and mortar discovered at a Westside home.

Community By Nick Welsh | Mon Aug 24, 2020 | 4:25pm

Santa Barbara County numbers are up slightly from 2010, but nearly one-third of households remain uncounted.

Business By Nick Welsh | Sat Aug 22, 2020 | 9:00am

The Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ survey finds the car-free zone a big hit.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Fri Aug 21, 2020 | 3:32pm

Businesses violating health orders could face $500 fines if supes vote yes on Tuesday.