Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Homeless By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Nov 28, 2022 | 4:40pm

Santa Barbara County Hosts Fourth Annual Sleeping Bag Drive for Homelessness

The Public Defender’s Office is accepting donations of sleeping bags and warm clothing until December 12.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Nov 23, 2022 | 2:36pm

Rebecca Neal pulled a man out of his burning car, suffering mild burns and smoke inhalation.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Nov 22, 2022 | 1:55pm

Carpinteria, Eastern Goleta Valley bear the brunt of the burden in the county’s plan to meet statewide housing goals.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Nov 18, 2022 | 2:14pm

Santa Barbara’s Central Library is undergoing a three-phase renovation, which is expected to finish late 2023.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Nov 16, 2022 | 4:55pm

Details were released on the incident involving two deputies shooting a man who reached for his waistband.

Video By Ryan P. Cruz & Don Brubaker | Wed Nov 16, 2022 | 2:30pm

Locals roll out to learn about art, culture, and history in downtown Santa Barbara.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Nov 15, 2022 | 4:48pm

The interactive map was released ahead of two countywide workshops to discuss housing needs.

Infrastructure By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Nov 14, 2022 | 6:03pm

Walls and fencing have been removed, the pool gets more lanes, and the skate park is now an “all wheels” park.

Video By Ryan P. Cruz & Don Brubaker | Fri Nov 11, 2022 | 2:21pm

News reporter Ryan P. Cruz catches up with several candidates on Election night 2022 in Santa Barbara.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Nov 11, 2022 | 1:46pm

The incident was reported by Carpinteria Middle School staff, leading to an arrest at a local motel.