Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Tue Jan 05, 2021 | 2:53pm

Gunfire Erupts on Santa Barbara’s Westside After Deadly Eastside Shooting

Closed schools may contribute to the increased violence in Santa Barbara.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Mon Jan 04, 2021 | 11:51am

Santa Barbara police claim criminal street gangs involved.

Cover Story By Daniel Dreifuss & Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 30, 2020 | 8:48pm

The camera captures the times we lived.

Year in Review By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 29, 2020 | 2:55pm

Our executive editor’s favorite articles of the year.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Mon Dec 28, 2020 | 3:22pm

To any medical worker who deals with COVID patients, tell us your story.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 23, 2020 | 1:58pm

One anti-masker sign said, “The Pandemic Is Over” — what can they be thinking?

Politics By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 23, 2020 | 9:54am

Carbajal worked with a bipartisan group that produced a plan both sides got behind.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 22, 2020 | 4:40pm

Several of those evicted from Anisq’Oyo’ Park have moved into temporary tiny homes and nearby People’s Park.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 22, 2020 | 12:52pm

Jordan Gerbich, 30, admits to fatally shooting a female elephant seal near San Simeon last September.

Community By Nick Welsh | Fri Dec 18, 2020 | 4:34pm

Santa Barbara political consigliere, policy advisor and homeless champion dies at 82.