Coaches, Keep Those Masks On
With the recent surge of COVID 19 shutting down State Street, I find it baffling that every day this week I’ve witnessed sports practices at Santa Barbara High School.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Welcome to Isla Vista’s COVID Village
Santa Barbara County’s 3rd District Supervisor is swatting at Isla Vista’s long-festering transient influx by building 20 tiny homes, less than six feet apart, for 40 people in downtown Anisq’Oyo’ Park.
Amazon Building Sells to London-Based Investors
Global Mutual acquires a major building on Santa Barbara’s main downtown intersection.
Cannabis Tax Revenues Climbing in California
Purchasers of marijuana pay about 10 percent in state taxes on retail buys.
Support COVID-19 Funding
As we approach the winter season, the need for COVID-19 relief continues to grow.
The Biggest Loser
At last count, Donald Trump and the GOP have filed 54 vote-challenging lawsuits.
Tide Guidance?
I like to use your weekly Tide Guide, but the one printed for December 11 was practicably unreadable by me.
Lack of Affordable Housing Drives Up Homelessness
Homelessness has been increasing in Santa Barbara for decades, fueled by the high cost of living, restrictive building regulations, and community opposition to affordable housing development.
The Attempted Coup Failed
The Supreme Court protected democracy, while the American Civil War rages on.
No Excuse
I am very disturbed by the lazy way in which the Independent reported on the recent COVID protest march downtown.
