Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By Stephen C. Martin | Wed Jan 06, 2021 | 12:46pm

Insanity in America

Americans tolerate Trump’s destructive acts and tantrums while deluding themselves that things will get better.

Clear The Air By Robert Sulnick | Wed Jan 06, 2021 | 11:43am

Congressionals follow Trump down the rabbit hole.

Cannabis By Jean Yamamura | Wed Jan 06, 2021 | 10:34am

New retail shop, One Plant, to replace Ming Dynasty in Q1.

Letters By Mary Jo Terrill, Goleta | Tue Jan 05, 2021 | 4:34pm

I am currently living with my daughter in Goleta. In March, I would like to find a small house or a two-bed, two-bath. Looking at ads is terrifying!

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura | Tue Jan 05, 2021 | 3:18pm

There are record levels of Coronavirus in Santa Barbara County.

Letters By Mark Alvarado, S.B. | Tue Jan 05, 2021 | 11:40am

I really found the comments in the letter titled “The ‘Hood” offensive and racist.

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Tue Jan 05, 2021 | 9:00am

Nighttime railroad track replacement work will take place January 6-30, the City of Goleta announced. In addition to bright lights,

Letters By Rowland Lane Anderson, S.B. | Mon Jan 04, 2021 | 4:10pm

Last night sirens were in our neighborhood. My wife just said, “More murders in our neighborhood,” and she was right.

Opinion By Laurence Hauben | Mon Jan 04, 2021 | 2:56pm

The Earth is not our mother. So let’s stop calling her Mother Earth.

Letters By Candace White, S.B. | Sat Jan 02, 2021 | 4:52pm

Please know how pleased I am that you featured Miye Ota’s story in your December 10 issue.