Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

All Santa Barbara County Beaches Closed to Stationary Activity for Labor Day Weekend

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.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 19, 2020 | 10:49am

Santa Barbara City Council okays the developer’s plans to build a four-story mixed-use project at the current site of Capitol Hardware.