Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Oct 20, 2022 | 4:59pm

Comedian Andy Dick Arrested for Burglary at Vacant Santa Barbara Home

Santa Barbara Police arrested Dick on October 13, allegedly in the act of stealing tools from the empty home.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Oct 20, 2022 | 12:05pm

The city is “exploring other options” for cyclists and pedestrians to coexist on the downtown promenade.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Oct 19, 2022 | 12:07pm

Javier Artemio Cortes sideswept a vehicle at more than 100 mph, killing two and injuring two more.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Oct 19, 2022 | 9:24am

The city must create a plan proving it could accommodate at least 901 more units over the next eight-year cycle.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Sun Oct 16, 2022 | 12:01pm

A 23-unit mixed-use development is the latest to seek a height exemption as the city faces a housing shortage.

Sports By Ryan P. Cruz | Sat Oct 15, 2022 | 1:09pm

Santa Barbara is now tied for first place in the Channel League.

Labor By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Oct 14, 2022 | 6:20pm

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 says merger ‘must be stopped’ to prevent monopoly.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Oct 10, 2022 | 1:58pm

Women and allies voice solidarity with women in Iran and rally the vote on National Day of Action.

Briefs By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Oct 10, 2022 | 11:39am

Authorities say Santa Maria man Joseph Anthony Nunez, 40, was killed in a head-on collision involving three vehicles on Highway 154.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Oct 07, 2022 | 1:15pm

Supply issues cause a squeeze; some local gas stations are charging as much as $6.99 per gallon.