Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Environment By Jean Yamamura | Fri Dec 04, 2020 | 11:30am

Santa Barbara County Sees a Dry Start to the Water Year

Water managers look to January, February, and March for significant rainfall.

Opinion By Enrique Sarria, Isla Vista | Thu Dec 03, 2020 | 4:50pm

The biggest question to ask is why has the tent city come to be in I.V.?

Opinion By Robert Sulnick | Thu Dec 03, 2020 | 4:29pm

Sedition, as our own president attacks democracy.

Opinion By Sarah Oberhauser and Kamau McKie | Wed Dec 02, 2020 | 4:28pm

When you peel back the veil of glamour, you will see the wealth disparities and the prevalence of homelessness in Santa Barbara.

News By Jean Yamamura | Tue Dec 01, 2020 | 11:02pm

Jerry Boylan held responsible for deaths of 34 aboard dive boat.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Mon Nov 30, 2020 | 6:07pm

Tall plume of smoke marks Highway 101 blaze on Black Friday.

Letters By Mark Moses Alvarado, S.B. | Mon Nov 30, 2020 | 9:57am

You are encouraged to speak during public comment at the City of Santa Barbara’s Planning Commission meeting at 1 p.m. on December 3.

Letters By David Obst, S.B. | Mon Nov 30, 2020 | 9:12am

The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the USA that day; / The mighty Trump had ruled too long with his pomp and sway.

Environment By Jean Yamamura | Sun Nov 29, 2020 | 10:00am

City examines its waterways for restoration and business opportunities.

Letters By Carl Hopkins, S.B. | Sun Nov 29, 2020 | 9:11am

I was a Republican for 50 years. I changed to “Decline to State” the day Trump got the nomination.