Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Oct 26, 2022 | 10:44am

As Numbers Drop, Advocates Push for End of ICE Pickups at Santa Barbara Jail

From 2020 to 2021, the number of inmates picked up by ICE was cut by half, according to the latest Sheriff’s report.

Transportation By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Oct 21, 2022 | 1:58pm

Santa Barbara Public Works says the road will be closed starting October 24 until May 2023.

Education By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Oct 21, 2022 | 1:36pm

The new center hosted a grand opening to celebrate Undocumented Student Week of Action on Wednesday, October 19.

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

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.