Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Health By Tyler Hayden | Thu Mar 12, 2026 | 12:00pm

Santa Barbara Surgeon Calls Out Health Insurance Giant

Dr. Kevin Casey claims “immoral” denial and delay tactics by UnitedHealthcare contributed to his patient’s “preventable death.”

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden | Wed Mar 11, 2026 | 8:09am

New user-friendly map helps residents identify risks and plan for emergencies.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Tue Mar 03, 2026 | 5:55am

Byron and Vonna Tarnutzer are accused of sweeping, years-long cons involving multiple victims.

Politics By Tyler Hayden | Fri Feb 27, 2026 | 5:22pm

Thomas Barrack, U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria, operates Happy Canyon Vineyard and its polo grounds.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Tue Feb 24, 2026 | 9:44pm

The British investor owned a $38 million Channel Drive estate from 2008 to 2021.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Sat Feb 21, 2026 | 3:25pm

Eight minutes of unedited footage, provided exclusively to the ‘Independent’, captures the entire chaotic scene.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Thu Feb 12, 2026 | 1:10pm

Approximately half of the victims had Santa Barbara ties; more restitution is expected.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Wed Feb 04, 2026 | 10:49am

Segun Ogunleye is accused of logging more than $175,000 in earnings for shifts he did not work.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Tue Feb 03, 2026 | 3:09pm

Attorneys for John and Melinda Morgan argue a new law amounts to an unconstitutional taking of their property.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Mon Feb 02, 2026 | 4:54pm

Jose Manual Suastegui, 20, was booked for assault with a deadly weapon.