Dissecting Campaign Cash
How much have council hopefuls raised?
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
The Cornered Canine
Dr. Seuss, you’re needed in the emergency room.
City Council Enacts Plastic Bag Ban
The ordinance goes into effect in six months over strong objections from an industry lobbyist.
Cops Union Weighs In on Council Race
Police Officers Association endorses Bendy White, Gregg Hart, and Jason Nelson.
Bike Commute Numbers Spike
The city will soon be revising its bicycle master plan.
George Delmerico, 1945-2013
George developed the look of The Independent and made it look easy.
All Growl but No Bark
Poodle Ponders Fate of $500 Million Project
City Hall Ponders Pot Lawsuit
City Council gets update on case brought by Green Well.
City’s 2nd-in-Command to Retire
Marcelo Lopez leaving after 18 years with City of Santa Barbara.
‘Tough Love’ for Homeless Shelter
County supervisors vent as Casa Esperanza cuts services.
