Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Jan 06, 2022 | 8:45am

Poodle Asks: Why Not Call It Treason?

The Capitol is still under siege, one year later.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Jan 05, 2022 | 12:58pm

Grand plans for the Eastside neighborhood are in limbo.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Jan 05, 2022 | 12:29pm

Plans are for outdoor teaching and Chumash ceremonies.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Wed Jan 05, 2022 | 9:33am

The county supervisor is weighing whether to run for the county or state seat.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Dec 23, 2021 | 8:25am

SoCal Edison refused to turn over evidence showing how fire started.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 22, 2021 | 12:24pm

Santa Barbara Grand Jury Report reveals new details behind apparent suicide at County Jail.

Health By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 21, 2021 | 4:03pm

Santa Barbara County settles major opioid lawsuit; Purdue Pharma case still looms.

Transportation By Nick Welsh | Tue Dec 21, 2021 | 10:15am

Santa Barbara city wins ‘Bicycle Friendly City’ designation for bike lanes, bike boulevard, and bike advocacy.

Housing By Nick Welsh | Thu Dec 16, 2021 | 9:37am

Vera Cruz Village aims to house homeless people in downtown studio apartments.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Dec 16, 2021 | 9:05am

Red and Blue voters get reshuffled in the redistricting marathon.