Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Jul 26, 2022 | 2:30pm

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Project Draws Public Criticism, but Moves Forward

SOMOfunk, the 155-residential-unit mixed-use development, starts a lengthy city review process.

Education By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Jul 26, 2022 | 10:32am

Long-time educator and nurse practitioner Charlotte Gullap-Moore Looks to Replace Peter Haslund.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz & Rodrigo Hernandez | Thu Jul 21, 2022 | 1:36pm

With prosecutors having wrapped up the case against John Dungan, the defense is expected to finish on Friday, July 22.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Jul 21, 2022 | 7:21am

Prices are too high for the undersized pool, according to the community advocates pushing for a full-size replacement.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Jul 21, 2022 | 7:10am

A large-scale, $6.26 million renovation will restore the city landmark to its former glory.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Jul 20, 2022 | 3:20pm

The committee discusses the scope of work and options for community housing stabilization.

Sports By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Jul 15, 2022 | 7:29am

The move reignites rivalries with former opponents in the Pacific West Conference.

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Jul 14, 2022 | 1:44pm

Santa Barbara County Fire airlifted a man to the hospital after he was rescued from a burning car.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Jul 13, 2022 | 8:13pm

SadBoy Loko speaks on his new label, album, and life after lockup.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Jul 12, 2022 | 12:48pm

Developers plan to tear down the city block for a 155-residential-unit development known as ‘SoMo.’