Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura | Fri May 01, 2020 | 5:05pm

Could Poop Hold the Key to Measuring COVID-19 in the Population?

UC Santa Barbara researchers have started analyzing the quantity of coronavirus in wastewater.

Letters By Richard Loebl, S.B. | Fri May 01, 2020 | 4:33am

Hats off to the entire school committee for bringing back bilingual education.

Letters By Guy Strickland, S.B. | Fri May 01, 2020 | 4:30am

Allow restaurants to spread their seating onto sidewalks or State Street itself.

Letters By Greg Dyer, S.B. | Thu Apr 30, 2020 | 5:40am

For some time, Elings Park has made it clear that locals are unwelcome.

Letters By Chris Enss, Grass Valley | Thu Apr 30, 2020 | 5:37am

Thank you for the article about the issues at Lompoc federal prison.

Letters By Elizabeth Wolfson, S.B. | Thu Apr 30, 2020 | 5:34am

It would be a shame to close Santa Barbara beaches and parks.

Letters By Krystal L., Coachella | Thu Apr 30, 2020 | 4:21am

My husband is a prisoner at the federal correctional institution in Lompoc.

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 29, 2020 | 3:03pm

Biologists at UC Santa Barbara Make innovative virus finder that avoids supply delays.

Letters By Hattie Beresford, S.B. | Wed Apr 29, 2020 | 5:31am

The 101 through Gaviota area was an absolute mad house.

Letters By Callie Fausey, S.B. | Wed Apr 29, 2020 | 5:29am

Now is not the time to charge consumers large sums for essential items.