Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Nick Welsh | Fri Jul 29, 2022 | 2:44pm

Jeff Shaffer Got the 20-Year Itch — Again

S.B. ACT leader moves from Santa Barbara streets to the Westmont campus.

Health By Nick Welsh | Thu Jul 28, 2022 | 8:49am

After 10 years as CEO of the affordable health-care system, Dr. Charles Fenzi passes the torch to Dr. Mahdi Ashrafian.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 27, 2022 | 1:31pm

Hedging our bets between climate change and nuclear catastrophe.

Business By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 27, 2022 | 12:53pm

The council voted not to put a 15-year, $450 million trash-hauling contract out for competitive bids.

Business By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 27, 2022 | 9:59am

But the County Agricultural Commissioner’s crop report doesn’t include any cannabis revenues.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 27, 2022 | 8:57am

A popular roost for iconic butterfly, Santa Barbara County has seen monarch population plummet over last decade.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Thu Jul 21, 2022 | 8:13am

Neighborhood activists say a proposed 14-foot-wide bike path along Modoc Road could kill up to 63 trees.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 20, 2022 | 12:52pm

Marylinda Arroyo steps into the breach ahead of hiring the next chief.

Health By Nick Welsh | Tue Jul 19, 2022 | 2:43pm

White non-Hispanic residents had nearly three times higher mortality rates than Hispanic residents.

Health By Nick Welsh | Tue Jul 19, 2022 | 2:18pm

The data will help to assess the special health needs of Santa Barbara County and Westside residents.