Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Transportation By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 31, 2022 | 2:22pm

Modoc Trees Granted Temporary Reprieve in Santa Barbara

Bike lane protestors convinced the county to delay certifying an environmental analysis.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 31, 2022 | 1:06pm

Zampese helped revolutionize the passing game of professional football.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 31, 2022 | 12:50pm

Joyce Dudley, making approximately $250,000 a year, takes issue with Public Defender Tracy Macuga earning slightly more.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 31, 2022 | 12:45pm

The supervisors cited the university’s chronic failure to address a growing student population.

Cover Story By Brian O'Dea, Frank Vilaca, Nick Welsh, and Tyler Hayden | Wed Aug 17, 2022 | 8:30pm

Filmmakers, firefighters, and a nurse find ways to help Ukrainians at war.

Special Stories By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 17, 2022 | 8:24pm

Project Joint Guardian dispatched 15,000 pounds of safety equipment so far.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 17, 2022 | 9:18am

Can downtown be saved from Mesa bRats on E-Bikes and short-term fixes?

Community By Nick Welsh | Tue Aug 16, 2022 | 2:12pm

City Hall stays mum amid a report of a heated hallway exchange as the reason behind the rare action.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Fri Aug 12, 2022 | 5:58pm

‘Unusually aggravated misconduct’ determined by Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in awards including attorney fees.

Transportation By Nick Welsh | Fri Aug 12, 2022 | 5:51pm

California Legislature limits insurance requirement to electric scooters in AB 371.