Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 23, 2024 | 11:33am

Hundreds Celebrate Life of Former Santa Barbara Fire Captain Tony Pighetti

The longtime city firefighter spent the past five years working to create a countywide peer support counseling system for first responders.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 22, 2024 | 10:40pm

After Catholic Church settles with 1,353 sexual-abuse survivors, Ray Higgins cautions, “We might not have heard the last yet.”

Environment By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 22, 2024 | 4:34pm

Governor Gavin Newsom says commission overstepped its bounds by citing political objections to what should be an environmentally based decision.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Oct 17, 2024 | 3:05pm

Coastal Commission wants Elon Musk’s rocket launches to follow California Law.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 09, 2024 | 5:13pm

Santa Barbara’s mangy pooch gets lost in translation.

Cover Story By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 09, 2024 | 1:35pm

The State Street movie theater will be transformed into the Santa Barbara Film Center.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 09, 2024 | 11:29am

To close encampments and vehicle dwelling? But where do people go?

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 09, 2024 | 10:57am

Criminal law specialists on Friday helped low-level offenders expunge hundreds of criminal convictions for a fresh start.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 08, 2024 | 2:33pm

Residents beseech county supervisors to protect seniors from having their mobile home parks converted from 55+ to all ages.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 08, 2024 | 10:31am

The city’s Civil Service Commission votes to terminate Brian Larson for creating a hostile work environment for women under his supervision.