Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By Kristin Martinez-Pettit | Sun Sep 06, 2020 | 4:28pm

So Much More Than Literacy

Students now learn to become real-world problem solvers who could contribute to an economy in which jobs are rapidly evolving.

Opinion By Robert Sulnick | Sun Sep 06, 2020 | 3:46pm

The choice is up to us.

Letters By Bernie Sandler, Montecito | Sun Sep 06, 2020 | 3:13pm

We must do all our ability allows us to.

Letters By Florence Klein, Isla Vista | Sun Sep 06, 2020 | 3:08pm

Never have I witnessed the lack of respect, lack of responsibility, or bad conduct as from some students over the years in Isla Vista.

Letters By Harry Nelson, Goleta | Sun Sep 06, 2020 | 2:58pm

Those cycling and walking in Isla Vista are compliant with the County Health Order, separated by at least 6 feet and recreating outdoors.

Opinion By Paasha Mahdavi | Sat Sep 05, 2020 | 4:38pm

Phillips’s conversion to renewables means it’s time to kick the oil habit in Santa Barbara County.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Sat Sep 05, 2020 | 3:42pm

Red Flag Warning in Santa Barbara County through Monday; grid operator appeals for energy conservation.

Letters By Entéra, Montecito | Sat Sep 05, 2020 | 3:18pm

At this juncture, protesters are just providing cover for armed militias to play army, and bad cops to help them.

Letters By Diana Thorn, Carpinteria | Sat Sep 05, 2020 | 3:02pm

America is the most powerful, prosperous nation in the world.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Fri Sep 04, 2020 | 6:19pm

Beach will close for Labor Day, with Coastal Commission permission, but vehicles in public lot got a warning they’d be towed earlier this week.