Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Apr 19, 2023 | 5:43pm

Should Santa Barbara Airport Keep Growing to Meet Future Demand?

Councilmembers and concerned neighbors question airport’s 20-year master plan to accommodate 1.8 million annual passengers.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Apr 18, 2023 | 10:06am

An Inside Look at Santa Barbara County’s $1.5 Billion Budget

County leadership is “Ready for Today, Preparing for Tomorrow” with Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.

Environment By Ryan P. Cruz | Sat Apr 15, 2023 | 8:56pm

Central Coast Is Alive with Wildflower Superblooms

Winter storms reawaken dormant native wildflowers for a springtime show throughout California.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Apr 12, 2023 | 10:26am

MarBorg Gets Sweet New Deal for Trash Hauling in Santa Barbara

The City Council approved the 15-year waste removal contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Apr 12, 2023 | 10:20am

Two New Members Appointed to Santa Barbara Single Family Design Board

Licensed architects Jennifer Lewis and Dawn Sherry were chosen from six applicants for the two open spots on the board.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Apr 06, 2023 | 5:54pm

Santa Barbara County Tightens Eviction Ordinance

County Board of Supervisors passed new requirements matching the recent changes made to the Just Cause eviction ordinance by the Santa Barbara City Council.

Arts & Entertainment By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Apr 06, 2023 | 1:01pm

Danny Trejo to Speak on Troubled Past, Life in Hollywood

Hollywood’s favorite bad boy talks about overcoming addiction, toxic masculinity, and ‘machismo’ culture in his new book A Life of Crime, Redemption and Hollywood.