Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Environment By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Dec 23, 2022 | 6:26am

Environmental Defense Center Applauds Federal Protections on Whales

New changes in the Santa Barbara Channel are aimed at reducing the risk of ships colliding with whales.

Politics By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Dec 20, 2022 | 9:29am

Newly elected Mónica Solórzano will replace Carty; former mayor Wade Nomura will continue as a city councilmember.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Sat Dec 17, 2022 | 10:49am

Friends, family, and elders take part in a “village hop.”

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Dec 16, 2022 | 1:52pm

Arrests come in the wake of several recent fentanyl overdoses at Santa Barbara’s Northern Branch Jail.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Dec 14, 2022 | 8:30pm

Our readers speak out on the struggles of renting in Santa Barbara.

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Dec 14, 2022 | 1:14pm

The five appointees will replace the existing Fire and Police Commission as a new form of civilian oversight.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Dec 13, 2022 | 9:48am

Demonstrations at UCSB and Stearns Wharf continue every week in solidarity with protesters in Iran.

Education By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Dec 07, 2022 | 11:51am

Recruitment will be open through January 2023; the new president will start in summer 2023.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Sat Dec 03, 2022 | 7:51am

Locals voice concern over environmental impacts and push for the end of cruise ships anchoring offshore.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Dec 01, 2022 | 11:11am

Franklin School’s 3rd-grade class collected nearly 40 sets of pajamas to donate to Transition House.