Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 13, 2022 | 9:46am

Poll Shows Support for Santa Barbara Police Review Board

A compromise is looming over the role of law enforcement and costs.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Sat Apr 09, 2022 | 9:36am

Good news and bad news on the homeless front: new tiny homes, a Navigation Center, millions left on the table.

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu Apr 07, 2022 | 9:32am

World Dance for Humanity raises $110,000 from among Santa Barbara contributors, including an angel who will match funds raised through Easter.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 06, 2022 | 1:48pm

Supervisors approve $450,000 security upgrade for north and south county administration buildings.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 06, 2022 | 12:09pm

Supervisor Steve Lavagnino bemoans: “We’re not even making a dent.”

Environment By Nick Welsh | Tue Apr 05, 2022 | 8:45pm

The planned Andrée Clark Bird Refuge makeover could fix the city’s notorious big stink.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Fri Apr 01, 2022 | 11:41am

The same judge said Trump and Eastman conspired to overturn the 2020 election.

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 31, 2022 | 7:06am

Bernard Melekian supports the idea but opposes draft recommendations.

Columns By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 30, 2022 | 11:36am

The inflamed right attempts to take over the most obscure government agency in the county.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 30, 2022 | 8:30am

The median price for a house increased by $1 million in 2021.