Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Ryan P. Cruz & Nick Welsh | Fri Nov 10, 2023 | 1:50pm

Santa Barbara City Hall Pulls Plug on Virtual Public Comments, Sparks Controversy

In response to three racially inflammatory Zoom calls broadcast during the public comment period at a Santa Barbara City Council

Health By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 08, 2023 | 4:00pm

Feds may allow more beds in the county facility for 5150 patients.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 08, 2023 | 1:20pm

Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of the proclamation; no members of the Muslim community were on hand to comment.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 08, 2023 | 1:03pm

The county said it could not afford to pay for cleanup of nets installed by a private nonprofit.

Courts & Crime By Callie Fausey and Nick Welsh | Mon Nov 06, 2023 | 8:37pm

Jerry Boylan has been found guilty of “seaman’s manslaughter” for his role in the deadliest maritime disaster in modern U.S. history.

Community By Nick Welsh | Fri Nov 03, 2023 | 4:49pm

Friends of the family are soliciting donations through GoFundMe to cover medical and end-of-life expenses.

Community By Nick Welsh | Fri Nov 03, 2023 | 4:06pm

Barkan achieved viral status as an activist after confronting Republican Senator Jeff Flake on a plane.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 01, 2023 | 3:14pm

How Peace Almost Came to Israelis and Palestinians in 1993

Health By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 01, 2023 | 8:44am

Ventura’s Vista del Mar psychiatric hospital loses permission to admit involuntary patients.

Transportation By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 31, 2023 | 9:00pm

City Council votes to spend $55,000 to paint not-green lanes down eight blocks of the city’s main drag.