Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Education By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 24, 2019 | 2:35pm

MAD Academy Director Put on Leave

District cites “personnel issue” as reason for paid administrative leave.

Film By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 24, 2019 | 1:49pm

The documentary is an astonishing wake-up call to what a jaw-dropping marvel Aretha Franklin really was.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Fri Apr 19, 2019 | 8:44pm

Two years after legalization and still no dispensaries in Santa Barbara.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Thu Apr 18, 2019 | 4:07pm

Fills big void in treatment availability.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Thu Apr 18, 2019 | 12:00am

A rose by any other name might famously smell as sweet, but what about a wastewater treatment facility? The City

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 17, 2019 | 10:55pm

Santa Barbara brings the mojo back to State Street with a weekend of art, music, dining, and ping pong.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 17, 2019 | 10:10pm

Bruce Rittenhouse, a seven-time candidate for City Council in a time of The Closet.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 17, 2019 | 3:49pm

Vote goes 6-1, but no real harmony over tenant rights.

Health By Nick Welsh | Sun Apr 14, 2019 | 10:29am

Help available downtown funded by Neighborhood Clinics and Cottage.

Transportation By Nick Welsh | Fri Apr 12, 2019 | 10:23am

Santa Barbara passengers expected to hit a million per year by 2022.