Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Labor By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 28, 2026 | 9:49am

With Momentum Building, Cottage Nurses Take Their Union Campaign to the Next Level

Organizers formally file for elections as management defends pay, staffing, and benefits.

Best Of S.B. By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00pm

2026 Best of Santa Barbara® Media By Tyler Hayden | October 22, 2026Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Illustrations by Ben

Best Of S.B. By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00pm

2026 Best of Santa Barbara®Driving By Tyler Hayden | October 22, 2026Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Illustrations by Ben Ciccati

Best Of S.B. By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00pm

2026 Best of Santa Barbara®Housing By Tyler Hayden | October 22, 2026Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Illustrations by Ben Ciccati

Cover Story By Tiana Molony & Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00pm

The people crown their champions.

Labor By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 5:50am

From staffing shortages to changes in sick leave, organizers cite a growing list of grievances.

Cover Story By Callie Fausey & Tyler Hayden | Thu Oct 08, 2026 | 12:01am

With a purchase agreement in place, the Land Trust faces a $16 million fundraising push to secure a permanent preserve.

Education By Tyler Hayden | Mon Sep 28, 2026 | 4:14pm

The episode comes amid ongoing concerns about anti-Black harassment at Santa Barbara Unified campuses.

Food By Tyler Hayden | Mon Sep 28, 2026 | 1:32pm

The downtown Santa Barbara haunt will celebrate 30 years with 99 cent slices.

Politics By Tyler Hayden | Wed Sep 23, 2026 | 2:29pm

Stephen Bridge dodges a formal rebuke from his fellow councilmembers with 2-2 tie vote.