Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Briefs By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Sep 12, 2022 | 3:00pm

Police Investigate Armed Home Invasion in Santa Barbara

Several suspects entered an apartment with guns in a daytime burglary; no arrests have been made.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Sat Sep 10, 2022 | 9:22am

A development agreement with the city protects the Milpas Street project from a major redesign.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Sep 09, 2022 | 2:28pm

Authorities say the driver was under the influence of alcohol and crashed into a wall at a “high rate of speed.”

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Sep 06, 2022 | 9:15am

Tim Sgrignoli, 29, was reported missing after being separated from his girlfriend on a hike near Gaviota.

Transportation By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Sep 05, 2022 | 4:12pm

The new pathway will connect portions of the California Coastal Trail between Sand Point Road and Carpinteria Avenue.

Briefs By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Sep 02, 2022 | 2:24pm

Paul Douglas Larson, 30, was hit crossing the freeway in Goleta early Thursday morning.

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Sep 01, 2022 | 10:55am

Update: Sheriff’s Office releases identity of pedestrian killed by a big rig early Thursday on Highway 101.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Aug 31, 2022 | 12:39pm

After a brief closure in August, the Central Library has expanded browsing hours as staff adapts to excavation.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Aug 26, 2022 | 3:33pm

California Department of Justice releases reports on homicide and use-of-force statistics for 2021.

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Aug 24, 2022 | 1:15pm

New federal regulations attempt to stop the spread of the polymer non-serialized handgun kits.