Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Sat Jan 21, 2023 | 3:26pm

‘Where Did You Sleep Last Night?’

Gearing up for Santa Barbara County’s annual Point-in-Time homeless count.

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu Jan 19, 2023 | 4:00pm

Founding member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Byrds was a longtime resident of Santa Barbara County.

Infrastructure By Nick Welsh | Wed Jan 18, 2023 | 12:07pm

One of six steel nets filled with debris.

News By Nick Welsh | Tue Jan 17, 2023 | 7:15pm

President approves congressmembers Salud Carbajal and Jimmy Panetta’s request to unlock direct storm relief for families and businesses.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Tue Jan 17, 2023 | 2:51pm

Emergency planners estimate that last week’s storms will cost the county $147 million.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Fri Jan 13, 2023 | 6:40pm

Inspired by recent heavy rains, the new center will provide all-day emergency shelter from the upcoming storm.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Thu Jan 12, 2023 | 5:51pm

Troops will separate debris at Randall Road basin in Montecito.

Infrastructure By Nick Welsh | Thu Jan 12, 2023 | 8:19am

New state requirements scheduled to kick in next year will expand the number and type of businesses required to donate edible food.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Jan 11, 2023 | 1:50pm

Unholy Trinity, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, or just a bad joke?

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Wed Jan 11, 2023 | 12:44pm

The former Santa Barbara planning commissioner and mayoral candidate was caught on camera taking small rug without the owner’s permission.