Remember, Locals First
Even though the future of many Santa Barbara businesses hangs in the balance due to the pandemic, we have a greater opportunity for recovery than most cities across America.
Author: Jean Yamamura
A Real Inspiration
There is no reason I can think of not to re-elect Donald Trump.
Open to Support
I read a letter to the editor asking the Independent to stop asking for handouts and immediately donated $100.
May 6 Is National Nurses Day
Time to recognize the vast contributions and positive impact they make.
Fiesta Mulls Its Options, I Madonnari Takes Chalk Drawings Online
Big Santa Barbara festivals face the highly contagious coronavirus.
Lefties, Too
I did not attend the protest, but I have many friends who did who are not “far right” or even “right wing.”
Today Is #GivingTuesday
COVID crisis requires a second day for nonprofits, say organizers, adding May 5 to traditional December day to donate.
Comment, Please
Many customers, even in the hour reserved for elderly and infirm people, are not wearing face masks.
Beach Perception
I have been at our Santa Barbara beaches most recent days getting some exercise, and I see the vast majority abiding by distancing.
Barber Talk
The COVID-19 virus is primarily transmitted by breathing in air which an infected person has exhaled.
