Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Nick Welsh | Thu Oct 14, 2021 | 11:58am

Alisal Fire Evacuation Zones Expanded as Fire Grows to 16,801 Acres

As of Thursday morning, winds have calmed down but Santa Anas are coming.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 13, 2021 | 1:59pm

The “ugly beautification effort” was assailed.

Wildfire By Nick Welsh & Jean Yamamura | Tue Oct 12, 2021 | 9:14am

Update: Santa Barbara County fire reaches 9,000 acres, threatens refineries.

Community By Nick Welsh | Fri Oct 08, 2021 | 4:01pm

Arts & Lectures brings the former Democratic presidential candidate to UC Santa Barbara on Sunday.

Video By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 06, 2021 | 8:58pm

‘Independent’ Executive Editor Nick Welsh chats with the city’s six mayoral hopefuls.

Cover Story By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 06, 2021 | 8:53pm

An inside look into the lives and thoughts of the six men and women running for the job.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 06, 2021 | 4:55pm

One City Council candidate and four mayoral campaigns have been dinged a total of $11,520 for filing late contribution reports.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 06, 2021 | 2:21pm

The county is making vaccine progress despite the Flat Earth Society’s antics.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 06, 2021 | 11:56am

A coalition of childcare advocates is asking County Supervisors for $2 million in emergency assistance.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 05, 2021 | 5:01pm

The City Council has approved funding for a full-time employee to “proactively engage homeless individuals.”