Christina McDermott, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Christina McDermott

Mickey Flack Journalism Fund Fellow

Reporter Christina McDermott joins The Santa Barbara Independent’s news team as a Mickey Flack Fellow, focusing on housing equity. Christina comes from the world of public radio, having interned and freelanced for KCBX in San Luis Obispo and worked as the region’s reporter at KDLG Radio in Dillingham, Alaska. Now returned to sunny Santa Barbara, Christina is excited to incorporate audio components into her stories for The Independent.

Recent Stories

Election 2024 By Christina McDermott | Wed Nov 20, 2024 | 10:03am

Santa Barbara Voters Got Slightly Redder

Three Democratic backed props were defeated.

Cover Story By Christina McDermott | Wed Nov 13, 2024 | 9:00pm

Mission: Implausible? Eight-Story Housing Project Proposed Behind Santa Barbara Mission

Mission: Implausible?Eight-Story Housing Project Proposed Behind Santa Barbara Mission Developers Look to Build Giant Residential Building Under California’s ‘Builder’s Remedy’ Law

Election 2024 By Ryan P. Cruz & Christina McDermott | Fri Nov 08, 2024 | 4:27pm

Santa Barbara City Council’s Three Leading Candidates on Election Night

District 1 candidate Wendy Santamaria is poised to be the city’s newest councilmember.

Books By Christina McDermott | Wed Nov 06, 2024 | 3:59pm

The Audiobooks Explosion Has Some Roots in Santa Barbara

Voice actors Pamela Dillman and Claudia Dunn sound off on the talking section of the books biz.

Community By Christina McDermott | Tue Nov 05, 2024 | 8:57pm

Hope Ranch Homeowners Battle over Height Limits

Will property owners be allowed to waive restrictive deeds?

Housing By Christina McDermott | Wed Oct 30, 2024 | 12:05pm

Marriott’s Home-Sharing Raises Questions over Rental Enforcement

While the city cracks down on short-term rentals, the hotel begins to list homes for long-term stays.

Election 2024 By Christina McDermott | Mon Oct 28, 2024 | 4:59pm

UC Santa Barbara Professor Running as Green Party’s VP Candidate

Democrats have raised concern that the Green Party will siphon off votes for Kamala Harris, while Trump allies have aided efforts to keep Jill Stein and running mate/UCSB history professor Butch Ware on the ballot in swing states.