Porta-Potties Installed in Downtown Santa Barbara
Porta-Potties Installed to increase homeless hygiene during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Easter Sunday Shooting on Punta Gorda Street
Numerous bullet casings found on the ground, but no victims on the scene.
Lose Your Job Because of COVID-19?
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ wants to hear from you.
Brave New Virtual World at Santa Barbara City Hall
Mayor Cathy Murillo soloes to a near-empty house.
Public Health Officials Say Stay-at-Home Order Working
But can Santa Barbara residents continue to practice social distancing long enough to slow the surge?
Santa Barbara Bookstores Are Open During the Pandemic
How to get books from neighborhood stores and public libraries.
City of Santa Barbara Pulls Plug on Picnics
The city has banned group activities in city parks to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 shutdown.
From Making Designer Tree Houses to Protective Gowns
Central Coast business makes big switch to plug gap in protective gear supplies during the COVID-19 crisis.
Nano Scientists Make Face Shields for Cottage
UCSB workshop takes on shortage of personal protective gear.
First City of Santa Barbara Cop Tests Positive
Two other officers tested come back negative.
