Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By John Forhan, S.B. | Fri Jan 08, 2021 | 1:54pm

On Extremism

When Barry Goldwater said, “Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice,” he wasn’t thinking of hiding behind his desk in the Capitol Building.

Opinion By Gina Fischer | Fri Jan 08, 2021 | 1:41pm

A key strategy: if you don’t like the votes that are counted, try to change whose votes get tallied after-the-fact. Sound familiar?

Opinion By Gail Teton-Landis | Fri Jan 08, 2021 | 10:13am

After Biden is sworn in, millions of Americans will remain who believe Trump’s lies.

Infrastructure By Jean Yamamura | Thu Jan 07, 2021 | 5:21pm

Go slow: Stretch between Modoc and the beach under construction.

Opinion By Robert Sulnick | Thu Jan 07, 2021 | 4:35pm

Defilement of our Capitol needs a response.

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

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.