Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Briefs By Tyler Hayden | Wed May 01, 2019 | 5:34pm

Molester Faces Life in Prison

Matthew Torres found guilty of molesting two young girls.

Briefs By Tyler Hayden | Wed May 01, 2019 | 3:42pm

Longtime city editor fired under new management.

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 17, 2019 | 11:00pm

Kurt Pilgeram alleges the Alcor Life Extension Foundation wrongfully decapitated one of its biggest believers.

Environment By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 03, 2019 | 4:51pm

Since the Refugio Oil Spill, it’s been rough seas for the roughnecks.

Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden | Fri Mar 29, 2019 | 11:03am

Zachary Warburg’s alleged victims ranged in age from 11 to 17.

Outdoors By Tyler Hayden | Tue Mar 26, 2019 | 4:28pm

Where to find regular crowd-pleasers, rare specimens, and the “fire-followers.”

Music By Tyler Hayden | Tue Mar 26, 2019 | 1:36pm

See them at Campbell Hall on April 4.

Transportation By Tyler Hayden | Wed Mar 20, 2019 | 2:00pm

UCSB geographers study Santa Barbara pump prices.

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden | Fri Mar 15, 2019 | 11:59am

The utility is pushing back, claiming officials mishandled and ignored evidence.

Special Issue By Keith Hamm & Tyler Hayden | Thu Mar 07, 2019 | 12:00am

It’s best to plan ahead for the worst.