Try Again, Santa Barbara
If the City Council wants to seriously hear from marginalized communities about developing a better relationship with the police department, don’t ask the City Attorney’s office.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Royals: We Disagree
We alumni are not confused or misled; we are in disagreement.
Trying Times
It is evident that the coming November election will be contested not as Trump v. Biden.
If George Floyd Had Lived
Were the trial in Santa Barbara, the courtroom and jury would likely not have had any African Americans.
Hemp in Santa Maria
Hancock College is sponsoring hundreds of acres of hemp cultivators in Santa Barbara County in total disregard for the impact on residences and businesses.
Despotism Not Wanted
How would electeds address having “federal” agents in full military gear, weapons, and in unmarked vehicles appearing on our streets authorized to assault and kidnap civilians and arbitrarily search them at will.
Yes to Dolores Huerta St.
It seems important to begin honoring people who have fought against racial and economic discrimination.
Wear a Mask
Out of curiosity, I counted the number of people not wearing face masks on my walk between the 10 blocks from Sola and Gutierrez streets and back.
About the Car Idling
I was thinking of another instance in your story where I would be seriously annoyed and possibly “glare” at a car owner.
Portland Storm
We’re introducing a new feature, “These Days,” by Stan Mack, who trains his documentary style of cartooning on people’s lives in the age
