Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Nick Welsh | Tue Nov 15, 2022 | 9:22pm

Dems Sweep Santa Barbara County Elections

Votes are still being counted.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Tue Nov 15, 2022 | 1:45pm

The county releases its preliminary mortality count for 2019-2020 as it activates its emergency warming shelters.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 09, 2022 | 1:57pm

Oil giant sells offshore oil platforms, onshore processing plant, and 123 miles of pipeline.

Transportation By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 09, 2022 | 12:33pm

The fate of the controversial bike path in Santa Barbara could hinge on the meaning of “significant.”

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 09, 2022 | 12:25pm

Ink’s not dry, results aren’t final, but everything’s still the same.

Election 2022 By Ryan P. Cruz & Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 09, 2022 | 11:00am

Democrats win at state level, in Goleta city council, and in school boards across the county.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Tue Nov 08, 2022 | 4:20pm

The City Council voted to fire Ariel Calonne in a closed-door session on Tuesday.

News By Nick Welsh | Fri Nov 04, 2022 | 6:32pm

Former owner of Neverland Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley acquitted of being an unregistered agent for United Arab Emirates.

News By Nick Welsh | Fri Nov 04, 2022 | 5:28pm

ExxonMobil sells offshore platforms, Bacara sells second time this year, and arbitration looms for Biltmore dispute.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 02, 2022 | 1:43pm

Roots Dispensary on Santa Claus Lane and Nojoqui Farms Cannabis Cultivation Project move
ahead.