Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri May 27, 2022 | 9:24am

Driver Reportedly Flees Head-on Collision on Hwy. 154

California Highway Patrol reported a crash that forced a closure for nearly two hours on Thursday, with minor injuries.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue May 24, 2022 | 5:38pm

Residents speak out against Pacaso’s ‘suspiciously timeshare-like’ business model.

Transportation By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue May 24, 2022 | 2:26pm

After two years of drastic changes — forced by the pandemic’s public health restrictions, a steady drop in daily ridership,

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri May 20, 2022 | 1:13pm

Santa Barbara tackles lack of affordable housing, how to meet state allocation of 8,001 units by 2031.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue May 17, 2022 | 1:54pm

Hundreds will gather for the inaugural event on Saturday, May 21, at The Arlington Theatre.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue May 17, 2022 | 11:51am

Thousands flock to Glen Annie Golf Club to benefit all-ages car restoration training program.

News By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri May 13, 2022 | 4:17pm

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department responded to a structure fire with reports of a victim inside the residence.

Infrastructure By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed May 11, 2022 | 9:42am

Santa Barbara Association of Governments sheds light on the future of local internet connectivity.

Election 2022 By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue May 10, 2022 | 4:01am

Carbajal seeks a fourth term, facing Republican Brad Allen and Independents Jeff Frankenfield and Michele Weslander Quaid.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu May 05, 2022 | 2:53pm

The Michael Towbes Library Plaza was funded in a public-private partnership between the city and the Library Foundation.