Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Jun 17, 2025 | 3:38pm

Santa Barbara County Adds $240,000 for Immigrant Legal Defense Center

The Board of Supervisors agreed to a last minute request by Supervisor Laura Capps to fund mental health support.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Jun 17, 2025 | 1:54pm

The intersection of State and Carrillo streets will receive custom design and safety improvements.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Jun 16, 2025 | 1:00pm

The library launched its busy summer of teen activities with a community event on State Street.

Politics By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Jun 13, 2025 | 3:30pm

Representative Salud Carbajal blasted the operations of the past week, calling them “completely unjustified” and “deeply harmful.”

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Jun 11, 2025 | 11:04am

City Council moves forward on its two-year budget with an additional $2 million per year for affordable housing.

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Jun 10, 2025 | 7:45pm

Hundreds gathered at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to support protections for immigrants.

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Jun 06, 2025 | 4:53pm

ICE operations continue while the federal government ramps up its deportation efforts.

Business By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Jun 04, 2025 | 10:02am

The City Council is setting its priorities for the future while preparing for upcoming budget talks.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Jun 02, 2025 | 4:27pm

South Coast organizations and leaders combine forces to understand gangs and offer better options for youth.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri May 23, 2025 | 2:46pm

More than a thousand people packed into the Dos Pueblos High School campus for a community memorial on May 22.