Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Montecito Couple Are ‘Practiced and Unapologetic Fraudsters,’ Authorities Say

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.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Fri Jan 30, 2026 | 4:22pm

Three men, two in ski masks, were arrested with fentanyl and a loaded handgun.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Wed Jan 28, 2026 | 8:28am

Police argue an updated ordinance is needed to curb prostitution and human trafficking.