Veronica Vo, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Science & Tech By Veronica Vo | Tue May 31, 2022 | 1:44pm

TikTok Stardom in Santa Barbara with @SadTok101

17-year-old Austin Boller rises to internet fame.

Business By Veronica Vo | Wed May 25, 2022 | 8:49am

City Council continues discussion on business regulations in the “Downtown T” zone.

Environment By Veronica Vo | Fri May 20, 2022 | 2:47pm

Sightings in Santa Barbara foothills of black bears, and what to do if you see one.

Business By Veronica Vo | Thu May 19, 2022 | 10:20am

City Council seeks ordinance regulating chain stores and restaurants.

Courts & Crime By Veronica Vo | Wed May 18, 2022 | 3:33pm

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office alleges Rafael Castro Jr. stabbed a man “several times” in the torso.

Courts & Crime By Veronica Vo | Thu May 12, 2022 | 12:21pm

Detectives were arresting the man for a probation violation when the man fired a shot.

Courts & Crime By Veronica Vo | Tue May 10, 2022 | 12:04pm

Forty-four-year-old Tim Rounds of Lompoc was arrested with a trunk full of avocados that allegedly did not belong to him.

Outdoors By Veronica Vo | Mon Apr 25, 2022 | 10:50am

Santa Barbara High School student Ethan Camp gives back to his alma mater as part of a Boy Scouts project.

Community By Veronica Vo | Wed Apr 20, 2022 | 11:04am

Carpinteria City Council has approved construction of the 30,000-square-foot skate park, which breaks ground this year.

Health By Veronica Vo | Tue Apr 12, 2022 | 5:42pm

Cottage Urgent Care Center on upper State Street will be open 365 days a year.