Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Dec 04, 2023 | 6:20pm

Santa Barbara to Consider Even Stronger Tenant Protections

The proposed changes to the ordinance include giving tenants the first right of refusal and stronger protections from harassment.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Nov 30, 2023 | 2:30pm

Jeanne Umana faces charges of trespassing and battery stemming from a confrontation with a Latino construction worker.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Nov 29, 2023 | 11:36am

Signs of yuletide cheer appear across the city as the 2023 holiday season approaches.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Nov 28, 2023 | 2:34pm

The plan outlines how the city intends to accommodate 8,001 housing units over the next eight years.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Nov 28, 2023 | 10:21am

The men are charged with over a dozen crimes, including attempted murder, assault with a firearm, burglary, and grand theft.

Business By Ryan P. Cruz | Sun Nov 26, 2023 | 6:00am

The latest reports show that hotel occupancy in the South Coast region fell to 70 percent in October 2023.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Nov 21, 2023 | 11:43am

Two new playground and adult fitness stations are now open to the public while the city completes the $800,000 makeover.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Nov 20, 2023 | 11:22am

Officers were investigating a reported burglary on West Mission Street when a man pulled out a loaded pellet gun.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Nov 17, 2023 | 4:13pm

The former Sur La Table location on State Street was converted into 14 studio apartments in a test model for adaptive reuse.

Transportation By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Nov 17, 2023 | 9:14am

Yellow paint was laid down on Tuesday to set the stage for the new configuration between Victoria and Anapamu streets.