Tyler Hayden, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Santa Barbara Tennis Coach Back in Jail After Another Victim Comes Forward

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.

Living By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 23, 2025 | 8:00pm

Politics aside, these EVs are simply better than those offered by the once-dominant brand.

Community By Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 23, 2025 | 8:00pm

Overjoyed About the New Undercrossing The Unofficial Gateway to Santa Barbara Is Now Safer, Brighter, and Far More Beautiful By

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden, Callie Fausey, Nick Welsh & Emma Eckert | Wed Apr 23, 2025 | 8:00pm

Celebrate this Earth Day on two Legs, two Wheels, or in EVs that aren’t Teslas.

Cover Story By Nick Welsh, Margaux Lovely, Ryan P. Cruz, Christina McDermott & Tyler Hayden | Wed Apr 16, 2025 | 8:00pm

Historic hearing results in $18 million smackdown on Sable Offshore and green lights for hotel and housing projects from Montecito to UCSB.