Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Alex K. Jones, Solvang | Mon Nov 18, 2019 | 5:48am

A Broken System

I agree with Laura Capps’s assertion that current campaign contribution rules encourage political corruption.

Voices By Dr. David Moore Jr. | Sun Nov 17, 2019 | 8:25am

‘White Supremacy by Ventriloquism’

Is Kanye grounded in the church or grandstanding?

Letters By Jim Houston, S.B. | Sun Nov 17, 2019 | 5:41am

Just Talk

No one ever helps the homeless.

Environment By Jean Yamamura | Sat Nov 16, 2019 | 8:07am

California Sues Trump’s EPA over Clean Car Standards

Attorney General Becerra announced Friday that Los Angeles, Manhattan, and 23 other states have joined the lawsuit.

Letters By Tina Wood, S.B. | Sat Nov 16, 2019 | 5:44am

Transparency Matters

I find it refreshing that candidate for county supervisor Laura Capps has courageously put forth a long overdue campaign finance reform plan for Santa Barbara County.

Letters By Simon Taylor, S.B. | Sat Nov 16, 2019 | 5:40am

Isn’t It Our Park?

I am concerned about the accessibility of Chase Palm Park.

Environment By Jean Yamamura | Sat Nov 16, 2019 | 5:07am

Platform Holly Plugs First Well

State Lands Commission holds update on progress in decommissioning offshore oil wells.

Letters By Seth Steiner, Los Alamos | Fri Nov 15, 2019 | 5:38pm

Aera’s Dreams Are Our Nightmare

Exxon concedes climate change is happening because of the burning of fossil fuels, but still plans to increase its oil output by 25 percent by 2025.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Thu Nov 14, 2019 | 10:30pm

House Holds Hearing on ‘Conception’ and Other Maritime Disasters

Santa Barbara Rep. Salud Carbajal grilled the Coast Guard Thursday over its failure to implement safety protocol.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Thu Nov 14, 2019 | 4:59pm

Insurance Commish Expands FAIR Plan

In 2020, insurance policy of “last resort” doubles limit and adds liability coverage.

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Author: Jean Yamamura