Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Tyler Hayden | Fri Jun 13, 2025 | 9:29am

Santa Barbara Hotel Worker Recognized for Saving Two Guests’ Lives

In separate incidents, Danny De La Cruz rescued a boy from drowning and performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking man.

Environment By Tyler Hayden | Wed Jun 11, 2025 | 12:32pm

The public is invited to comment on a draft environmental study that assesses the potential impacts of increased launches.

Essential By Tyler Hayden | Wed Jun 04, 2025 | 8:00pm

In our opinion, all of the participants are top dogs.

Pets & Animals By Tyler Hayden | Wed Jun 04, 2025 | 8:00pm

The StripHair Gentle Groomer, developed in Santa Ynez and adopted worldwide, is manufactured in American and made to last.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Fri May 23, 2025 | 4:54pm

Peter Jeschke was sentenced Tuesday for sex crimes dating back to 2000.

Outdoors By Tyler Hayden | Fri May 16, 2025 | 4:19pm

People are connecting with nature and each other as the city encourages building more community gardens.

Animals By Tyler Hayden | Sun May 04, 2025 | 2:00pm

When whales are caught in fishing gear, the Whale Entanglement Team fights to free them.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey, Tyler Hayden, Margaux Lovely, Christina McDermott, Nick Welsh & Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 30, 2025 | 8:00pm

How Trump’s first 100 days in office have shaken out in Santa Barbara.

Community By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 30, 2025 | 8:00pm

Our ongoing survey results reveal wide-ranging impacts on jobs and lives.

Politics By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 30, 2025 | 11:55am

Steven Barber and a crew of sculptors delivered the nine-foot bronze statue to the president at his south Florida golf club.