Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Election 2022 By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Sep 13, 2022 | 12:03pm

Big Money on Sports Betting: California’s Propositions 26 and 27 Explained

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is among the 60 tribes against the online sports gambling proposition.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Sep 13, 2022 | 11:25am

The events will help residents with felony reduction, arrest record sealing, and more at the I.V. Community Center.

Briefs By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Sep 13, 2022 | 10:17am

Roberto Garcia Jr., 19, died from injuries after veering off Ballard Canyon Road Monday night.

Briefs By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Sep 12, 2022 | 3:00pm

Several suspects entered an apartment with guns in a daytime burglary; no arrests have been made.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Sat Sep 10, 2022 | 9:22am

A development agreement with the city protects the Milpas Street project from a major redesign.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Sep 09, 2022 | 2:28pm

Authorities say the driver was under the influence of alcohol and crashed into a wall at a “high rate of speed.”

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Sep 06, 2022 | 9:15am

Tim Sgrignoli, 29, was reported missing after being separated from his girlfriend on a hike near Gaviota.

Transportation By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Sep 05, 2022 | 4:12pm

The new pathway will connect portions of the California Coastal Trail between Sand Point Road and Carpinteria Avenue.

Briefs By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Sep 02, 2022 | 2:24pm

Paul Douglas Larson, 30, was hit crossing the freeway in Goleta early Thursday morning.

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Sep 01, 2022 | 10:55am

Update: Sheriff’s Office releases identity of pedestrian killed by a big rig early Thursday on Highway 101.