Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 12, 2025 | 5:00pm

Election Joy Hits Reality Check

How low can feds go over food stamps?

Energy By Nick Welsh | Tue Nov 11, 2025 | 2:13pm

The Texas oil company raises $225 million to stay afloat another year as it looks to restart offshore oil production in Santa Barbara County.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Sat Nov 08, 2025 | 7:31pm

Developer is using Builders’ Remedy loophole to avoid city rules.

Environment By Nick Welsh & Ella Heydenfeldt | Tue Nov 04, 2025 | 10:44pm

A pro-oil supervisor says Sable has gone too far.

Community By Nick Welsh | Fri Oct 31, 2025 | 11:23am

John Hankins is ready for his close-up, Mr. DeMille.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Thu Oct 30, 2025 | 10:41am

State Fire Marshal tells the oil company it has not completed the necessary repairs on its corroded pipeline.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 29, 2025 | 3:25pm

Must City Hall surrender to Paseo Nuevo owners’ demands?

Health By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 29, 2025 | 8:48am

The county Public Health director announced the major about-face after lobbying from advocates, labor unions, and Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 22, 2025 | 2:11pm

Who Cares?

Energy By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 21, 2025 | 5:10pm

The Board of Supervisors votes 3-2 to ban new drilling and phase out all existing onshore oil operations.