Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Mar 10, 2022 | 4:42pm

Santa Barbara Police Officers Now Outfitted with Body Cams

Police began testing the cameras last July, and have implemented them for all field officers over the past two months.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Mar 09, 2022 | 4:54pm

Eric Carl Strand, of Goleta, was arrested for two felony charges after reportedly setting off the explosive.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Mar 09, 2022 | 4:31pm

Construction expected to cost $380,000 for renovation, drainage improvements, and new handrails.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Mar 09, 2022 | 4:26pm

Judge Thomas Adams ruled that Attias is still not ready, and should see his conditional release program through.

Coronavirus News By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Mar 09, 2022 | 1:16pm

With COVID on the decline, the Waterfront Department looks to resume the cruise ship program to help generate revenue.

Sports By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Mar 09, 2022 | 9:57am

The team is riding a 16-game hot streak and will play in the championship game at Cypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on March 13.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Mar 07, 2022 | 10:35am

More than 20 years later, Santa Barbara Judge Thomas Adams will now decide whether Attias is ready for unconditional release.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Mar 04, 2022 | 3:15pm

City officials and the community gathered to celebrate the project and the next phase of Arroyo Burro open space restoration.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Mar 03, 2022 | 12:32pm

Authorities search for a ‘college-aged male’ who sexually asaulted at least two victims near UC Santa Barbara.

Courts & Crime By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Mar 03, 2022 | 9:32am

Now nearly 40, Attias is trying to legally free himself of his conditional release program, but doctors say he’s not ready.