Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 09, 2023 | 12:28pm

DignityMoves Celebrates First Year of Tiny-Home Operations in Downtown Santa Barbara

The public-private experiment has led to permanent housing for 15 formerly homeless individuals.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 02, 2023 | 1:19pm

Beanie Baby mogul seen wandering around the county building: Will Biltmore re-open soon?

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Tue Aug 01, 2023 | 5:47pm

A federal grand jury has charged the former president with four counts in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 26, 2023 | 1:26pm

Poodle Riffs: The reign of Wendy ends in a whisper.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 19, 2023 | 11:20am

The UCSB Chancellor is rumored to have pulled the plug on Charlie Munger’s massive dorm project.

Health By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 19, 2023 | 9:59am

No training, no night counseling, no statistics on prisoner mental health conditions.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 12, 2023 | 2:05pm

How Ronald Reagan, Jerry Brown, and the Tooth Fairy take the fall.

Animals By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 12, 2023 | 1:47pm

Supervisors worry it could be for cock-fighting.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 05, 2023 | 2:46pm

How Billie Holiday explains the three recent Supreme Court rulings.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Wed Jul 05, 2023 | 9:38am

The latest deal involving Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo health-care providers brings the total settlement to $90.5 million.