Jenna Haut, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Homeless By Jenna Haut | Mon Jul 03, 2023 | 3:18pm

Homeless Encampment Beside the Tracks Bulldozed with Little Warning

When Union Pacific cleared its private property in Santa Barbara, camp residents who were at work had no time to retrieve their belongings.

Environment By Jenna Haut | Tue Jun 06, 2023 | 4:49pm

The City of Goleta and the State Lands Commission celebrate the decommissioning of Piers 421.

Public Safety By Jenna Haut | Fri Jun 02, 2023 | 9:36am

Santa Barbara Police Department alerts public to vehicle theft a “crime of opportunity” in new public service announcement.

Living By Jenna Haut | Tue May 30, 2023 | 12:00pm

The Goleta rink hosted 103 skaters for first-ever open figure-skating competition at Ice in Paradise.

Music By Jenna Haut | Wed May 17, 2023 | 9:25am

Indie-rocker Indigo De Souza is a UCSB crowd pleaser, despite some health issues affecting performance.

Environment By Jenna Haut | Mon May 15, 2023 | 12:11pm

NOAA’s five-year report reveals conservation efforts have not been enough to offset threats posed by drought and wildfire for the fish.

Health By Jenna Haut | Tue May 09, 2023 | 3:45pm

Celebrate Nurses Week: Santa Barbara nurse Anna Rosen breaks down barriers by providing health care to people without homes.

Environment By Jenna Haut | Wed May 03, 2023 | 6:15pm

Santa Barbara city and county are offering a framework for residents to take action against climate change and track their progress.

Community By Jenna Haut | Tue May 02, 2023 | 8:19pm

Supervisors dedicate $2.125 in federal funding to Santa Barbara Foundation and United Way to increase infant and toddler care.

Science & Tech By Jenna Haut | Fri Apr 28, 2023 | 8:23am

The Thursday morning blast-off and return in Santa Barbara County were a success, following the company’s ambitious and disastrous launch from Texas.