Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Jean Yamamura

News Reporter

Jean Yamamura is a news reporter and editor of the Opinions and In Memoriam sections of the Independent. She joined the paper in 1996 in the copy department

Recent Stories

Letters By Frank Frost, S.B. | Mon Jun 14, 2021 | 11:35am

City, Take Heed

Some perspective on city engineers’ plan to demolish the Mission Creek Bridge.

Letters By Sean Mullen, S.B. | Mon Jun 14, 2021 | 11:28am

Where’s the Movie Theater Love?

For a town that celebrates film once a year and has so many filmmakers and creators, where is the love for our movie theaters?

Opinion By Rick Doehring | Sat Jun 12, 2021 | 5:38pm

Santa Barbara’s New Streaming Service

It’s just too good to be true.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Fri Jun 11, 2021 | 5:16pm

Baby Sea Lion Born at Santa Barbara’s Launch Ramp

Mother and pup safely relocated to remote habitat.

Announcement By Dr. Henning Ansorg and Van Do-Reynoso | Fri Jun 11, 2021 | 1:09pm

June 15 Marks the Start of Our Return to Normalcy

It would be wonderful if the worldwide coronavirus pandemic were truly over, but the fact is, June 15 marks the

Announcement By SBCSO | Fri Jun 11, 2021 | 12:19pm

Five Sheriff’s Deputies Graduate from the Allan Hancock College Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office congratulated and welcomed five new Sheriff’s Deputies at their graduation

Letters By Pyp Pratt, S.B. | Thu Jun 10, 2021 | 6:42pm

Gratitude and Hope

Thanks to the tireless work of many volunteers and donations of thousands of generous people, I am optimistic about the future of the San Marcos Foothills.