Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Business By Tyler Hayden | Wed Nov 18, 2020 | 9:54am

Automatic License Plate Readers Will Replace Downtown ‘Kioskateers’

The popular Santa Barbara city parking program is falling victim to COVID cutbacks.

Infrastructure By Tyler Hayden | Wed Nov 18, 2020 | 8:49am

Review board worries layout doesn’t express “openness and service to the community.”

Coronavirus News By Tyler Hayden | Fri Nov 13, 2020 | 10:00am

The Montecito resort remains closed for an extensive, multi-year renovation.

Downtown Business Spotlight By Tyler Hayden | Thu Nov 12, 2020 | 5:09pm

Join Tyler Hayden in conversation with Jason Harris (City of Santa Barbara) and Barrett Reed (Miramar Group).

Housing By Tyler Hayden | Wed Nov 11, 2020 | 11:28am

Council votes on new ordinance that makes landlords pay two months of rent in relocation assistance.

Community By Tyler Hayden | Wed Nov 11, 2020 | 8:40am

Merchants complain new patios block storefronts as downtown vacancies reach a record high.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Fri Nov 06, 2020 | 12:42pm

Santa Barbara authorities are investigating 143 fraudulent claims.

Community By Tyler Hayden | Tue Nov 03, 2020 | 1:11pm

Centro Cristiano sin fines de lucro ayuda a inmigrantes buscar avenidas legales hacia la ciudadania.

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 28, 2020 | 9:00pm

Christian nonprofit helps immigrants find legal pathways to citizenship.

Infrastructure By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 28, 2020 | 12:35pm

Architects brainstorm what’s possible for a future downtown Santa Barbara.