Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Glen Mowrer, S.B. | Thu Sep 24, 2020 | 5:11pm

A BID Is a Tax

The Business Improvement District (BID) proposal is being pushed by a few wineries in Santa Barbara.

Letters By Robert Lesser, Carpinteria | Wed Sep 23, 2020 | 4:56pm

There is a lot of hand-wringing these days about Washington’s lack of ethics, integrity and transparency.

Environment By Jean Yamamura | Wed Sep 23, 2020 | 9:22am

Appellants fought for a wildlife crossing at the roadkill hotspot on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County.

Community By Jean Yamamura & Nick Welsh | Tue Sep 22, 2020 | 4:59pm

Santa Barbara’s RBG vigil draws hundreds as Republicans rush to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat.

Letters By Mark Mansfield, Los Olivos | Tue Sep 22, 2020 | 4:45pm

Don’t vote for Andy Caldwell…

Letters By Robyn Geddes, Carpinteria | Tue Sep 22, 2020 | 4:15am

I am surprised that Carpinteria has not requested a retail cannabis outlet on Linden Avenue.

Letters By Susan Ashbrook, Lompoc | Mon Sep 21, 2020 | 4:12pm

The County of Santa Barbara is turning a blind eye to claims of “legal non-conforming” by cannabis growers.

Election 2020 By Jean Yamamura | Mon Sep 21, 2020 | 3:11pm

Slow-growth Mayor Paula Perotte faces off against pro-growth Councilmember Roger Aceves.

Letters By Rev. Mark Asman, S.B. | Mon Sep 21, 2020 | 5:40am

I believe that Laura Capps has the wisdom, experience and leadership our Santa Barbara school board needs now more than ever.

Letters By Kevin O'Connor, Santa Ynez | Sun Sep 20, 2020 | 5:13pm

Andy Caldwell is needed now, vote Salud Carbajal out.