Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 21, 2024 | 5:00am

Santa Barbara Architects Make Poodle Twitch

Santa Barbara architects put the “wow” back on State Street.

Infrastructure By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 20, 2024 | 10:14am

Brand-new Probation Department headquarters, Regional Fire Communications Center, and a Public Safety Radio Network among other projects.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 20, 2024 | 9:29am

The longtime leader of the Santa Barbara nonprofit announces she will become the board chair and that the hunt is on for a new executive director.

Health By Nick Welsh | Tue Mar 19, 2024 | 4:03pm

In 2023, inmates filed 50 percent more complaints than the previous five-year average.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Mon Mar 18, 2024 | 8:47pm

Cannabis growers and operators unite in opposition to a newly proposed tax scheme based on the square footage of their licensed space.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 13, 2024 | 11:35am

A party honoring veteran Art Petersen will be held at the Veterans’ Memorial Building on Cabrillo Boulevard on March 17.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 13, 2024 | 11:22am

The longtime homeless activist and perennial Santa Barbara City Council candidate has died of a heart attack at age 76.

Election 2024 By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 13, 2024 | 10:01am

Ballots cast for write-in candidates could trigger a November rematch between incumbent Das Williams and challenger Roy Lee into November.

Community By Nick Welsh | Tue Mar 12, 2024 | 9:53pm

Library Director Jessica Cadiente and Library Services Manager Molly Wetta have been placed on indefinite leave.

Election 2024 By Nick Welsh | Fri Mar 08, 2024 | 7:56pm

Carpinteria City Councilmember Roy Lee’s lead over incumbent supervisor Das Williams narrows slightly as more ballots are counted.