Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura | Fri May 29, 2020 | 10:40am

Scarce Drug Raises Ethical Considerations for Santa Barbara County Hospitals

Remdesivir shows some benefit for COVID-19 patients, but its efficacy is debated.

Opinion By Lori Luhnow | Fri May 29, 2020 | 9:09am

Lori Luhnow, chief of police for the City of Santa Barbara, is ‘deeply disturbed by Mr. Floyd’s death.’

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura | Fri May 29, 2020 | 5:59am

County reports drop in cases this week, but Cottage Health sees an increase.

Letters By Diana Thorn, Carpinteria | Thu May 28, 2020 | 2:55pm

I would consider donating if the Santa Barbara Independent was a little more objective and not so biased.

Opinion By Tyler Thomas | Thu May 28, 2020 | 2:26pm

Prudent governance points to ordinance amendments.

Opinion By Rob Fredericks | Wed May 27, 2020 | 5:20pm

With help of Santa Barbara landlord community, housing secured for thousands of families during COVID-19 crisis.

Opinion By Christopher Salcedo | Wed May 27, 2020 | 12:11pm

My mother finally got out of rehab after catching COVID-19. Exercise your right to protect others.

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura | Wed May 27, 2020 | 9:36am

County and state make rules to allow small gatherings.

Letters By Rod Hersberger, S.B. | Wed May 27, 2020 | 3:27am

We want to thank all those who are helping keep us safe.

Opinion By Your Hungry Neighborhood Owl, as told to Jill Cloutier | Tue May 26, 2020 | 1:29pm

In poisoning rats, people incidentally kill owls, hawks, bobcats, mountain lions, skunks, coyotes, condors, black bears, and fish.