Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Alison Grube, S.B. | Sat Jul 18, 2020 | 4:41pm

No Helicopters, Thank You Very Much

I want to insert my respect to the three supervisors who live closest to our affected neighborhoods, for understanding the issues we have been experiencing.

Letters By Jeff Hurley, S.B. | Sat Jul 18, 2020 | 3:56pm

React Locally for Schools

I would think that the Public Health Officer might be the most appropriate person to make a recommendation and suggest specific criteria for which format school takes place in.

Opinion By Josh Schneyer | Sat Jul 18, 2020 | 3:49pm

Shut Down the Shutdowns?

It is beyond unacceptable that cities cannot demand and enforce the wearing of masks and the maintaining of a proper social distance.

Letters By Bruce Porter, Santa Ynez | Sat Jul 18, 2020 | 3:25pm

‘The Colonies’ Benefit from Oil Trucking

The socio-economic differences between Santa Barbara County’s South Coast and its “colonies” on the north side of the Gaviota Tunnel are exacerbated when our southern neighbors get on their soapboxes against the very industries our communities rely on.

Letters By Alina de Albergaria, S.B. | Sat Jul 18, 2020 | 3:20pm

Let’s Crush It

I am crushed about Newsom’s mandate calling for our children to continue with 100 percent remote learning this fall until Santa Barbara County is off the COVID-19 monitoring list.