Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Housing By Nick Welsh | Thu Oct 22, 2020 | 12:11pm

Will Santa Barbara Council Require Higher Eviction Pay for Tenants?

After pandemic protections end, will relocation assistance increase when landlords evict tenants who owe back rent?

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu Oct 22, 2020 | 12:03pm

The nationally acclaimed journalist’s career-spanning notes are now available as part of UC Santa Barbara’s Special Research Collections.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 21, 2020 | 12:02pm

Coalition for Responsible Cannabis sought to restore restrictions for cannabis growers.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 21, 2020 | 9:03am

City Council voted to allow plan for the second time.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Oct 15, 2020 | 8:45am

Brian Campbell and Elrawd MacLearn Charge Unfair Words from Famous Columnist

Infrastructure By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 13, 2020 | 5:34pm

Santa Barbara City Council unanimously rejects appeal contesting validity of environmental review for project.

Election 2020 By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 13, 2020 | 2:49pm

The California Secretary of State has issued a cease-and-desist warning to organizations operating unofficial collection boxes.

Community By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 13, 2020 | 11:05am

Santa Barbara County administrator is involved in national effort to address race and law enforcement.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 13, 2020 | 10:02am

A clear city council majority wants to increase affordability requirements on new rental housing.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Mon Oct 12, 2020 | 5:10pm

One downtown Santa Barbara housing developer withdraws its application; another signs a 99-year lease.