Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden | Mon May 24, 2021 | 3:58pm

After Fight with Shots Fired, Isla Vista Leaders Decry Lack of Emergency Alert

The incident took place just one day before the anniversary of the 2014 killings.

Coronavirus News By Tyler Hayden & Katie Lydon | Mon May 24, 2021 | 2:55pm

County on cusp of entering yellow tier; state set to fully reopen June 15.

Lompoc Prison By Tyler Hayden | Thu May 20, 2021 | 5:18pm

Court-ordered medical inspection also uncovers glaring deficiencies in COVID-19 death reviews.

Animals By Tyler Hayden | Thu May 13, 2021 | 7:38am

Former owners file a lawsuit alleging illegal taking and emotional distress.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Thu May 06, 2021 | 7:49am

Five fishermen from Sinaloa smuggled 1.5 tons of methamphetamine into the county. Was it by choice or by force?

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden | Mon Apr 26, 2021 | 4:15pm

Santa Barbara County has gotten less than half of its normal rainfall for this time of year.

News By Tyler Hayden | Tue Apr 20, 2021 | 10:26pm

Krys Brandon Ruiz, a 5’1” transgender man, had no criminal record or history of violence.

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 14, 2021 | 9:15pm

America’s largest digital health network started around a kitchen table on Voluntario Street.

Force Files By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 14, 2021 | 10:38am

Carreño was shot 20 times by five deputies who broke tactical protocols.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Tue Apr 13, 2021 | 3:49pm

Kurt Hixenbaugh’s supporters have also created a GoFundMe page for his legal fees.