Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 30, 2025 | 11:50am

The Resistance Rises: Indivisible Santa Barbara Gets Ready for May 1 Rally

Santa Barbara’s May Day rally takes place at the courthouse steps this Thursday with a march to State Street to follow.

Business By Jean Yamamura & Ella Heydenfeldt | Fri Apr 25, 2025 | 4:35pm

Store closes after 20 years on State Street; other stores soon to follow under new Hotel Santa Barbara owner.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Mon Apr 21, 2025 | 4:20pm

The Old Spanish Days board detailed many issues the rodeo had with Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Business By Jean Yamamura | Fri Apr 18, 2025 | 3:29pm

Lobster and strawberries are among the county’s exports affected by increased tariffs.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 16, 2025 | 10:45am

In Santa Barbara, about 86,000 people received as much as $149 million in benefits as of December 2023.

Housing By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 09, 2025 | 10:06am

The nonprofit hopes to raise $80 million for the Battistone Foundation properties home to hundreds of low-income seniors.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 02, 2025 | 4:26pm

The City Council gave the go-ahead for the event on Tuesday after more sponsors pledged to help cover the cost.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Tue Apr 01, 2025 | 4:57pm

Individual was found last week in a tent along the railroad tracks at Calle de los Amigos and Modoc Road.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Tue Apr 01, 2025 | 1:44pm

A replacement rodeo could be coming to Earl Warren Showgrounds this year, officials say.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Mon Mar 31, 2025 | 4:55pm

Ricardo Hernandez’s death was a blow not only to his family but to Goleta’s efforts to increase safety along Hollister Avenue.