Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Tue May 30, 2023 | 6:09pm

Another Santa Barbara County Jail Inmate Dead of Apparent Opioid Overdose

Monday’s death at the Northern Branch Jail marks the second time in the last week that a jail inmate died in similar fashion.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Sat May 27, 2023 | 10:53am

At the Santa Barbara State Street Advisory Committee meeting, lots of eggs got cracked but no omelettes got made.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Fri May 26, 2023 | 12:32pm

Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Coroner’s Bureau are investigating Thursday night’s death in the Main Jail’s Inmate Reception Center.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed May 24, 2023 | 6:37pm

Goodbye Jason Harris, hello 17 big-brains with $1 million.

Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh | Wed May 24, 2023 | 3:54pm

Claims school districts violated his first amendment rights.

Community By Nick Welsh | Tue May 23, 2023 | 1:39pm

Money will fund a study, an emergency action plan, and support for businesses seeking to provide or expand childcare options.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Tue May 23, 2023 | 9:51am

The state water board finds no abdication of responsibility.

Cover Story By Nick Welsh | Wed May 17, 2023 | 9:06pm

The man who taught America how to shake it comes to town.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed May 17, 2023 | 1:45pm

The Poodle has 729 good reasons to kick the car habit.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Wed May 17, 2023 | 1:20pm

Tiny cabins for 90 residents will be built on Hollister Avenue.