Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Metal Detectors Coming to Santa Barbara County Government

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.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Tue Mar 29, 2022 | 4:20pm

Report reveals a significant failure by nuclear safety inspectors at the Avila Beach power plant.

Environment By Nick Welsh | Mon Mar 28, 2022 | 3:17pm

Years of planning will help get us through 2024.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 24, 2022 | 8:07am

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing delays the Poodle’s quest for facts.