Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Housing By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 13, 2022 | 5:11pm

Below-Market Housing Slated for State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara

Jason Yardi gets the permits to build 14 units of workforce housing in the former home of Sur La Table.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 13, 2022 | 11:45am

The company fire marshal has alleged workers participated in a hostile, racist work environment at Goleta office.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 13, 2022 | 9:18am

Judge rules county violated state laws governing environmental review and awards $300,000 in legal fees to petitioners.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Sat Dec 10, 2022 | 10:35am

Popular spot in Santa Barbara the scene of injury to a single victim.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 07, 2022 | 2:56pm

The rest of the city’s $14.6 million budget surplus is going to general fund reserves, pensions, and a pay bump for city employees.

Infrastructure By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 07, 2022 | 2:51pm

Private wind companies have already put up $167 million for three federal leases.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 07, 2022 | 2:21pm

Freedom Warming Centers only open in 12 churches when temperatures drop to 35 degrees.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 07, 2022 | 10:47am

Overnight camping, sport fields, and courthouse weddings costs rise.

Briefs By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 07, 2022 | 9:42am

Looking for solutions to California’s extreme housing shortage.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 06, 2022 | 10:02pm

Both elected representatives officially begin their duties.