Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Jean Yamamura | Wed Mar 04, 2020 | 1:00pm

Coronavirus Precautions Must Make Sense, Says Public Health Officer

Dr. Henning Ansorg assesses Santa Barbara County’s COVID-19 risks.

Letters By Dan Shiells, S.B. | Wed Mar 04, 2020 | 12:57pm

Winfield Scott was, indeed, a Civil War general. However …

Announcement By Caltrans District 5 / SBCAG | Wed Mar 04, 2020 | 12:44pm

Results from public input and analysis of traffic circulation and safety improvements will be presented at the meeting. The public

Opinion By Sharyn Main | Wed Mar 04, 2020 | 10:15am

Creating a vision for resilience in the face of sea level rise.

Opinion By Robert Sulnick | Wed Mar 04, 2020 | 9:52am

Justice is the glue that holds society together, and it’s under attack.

Letters By Sheila Batson, Carpinteria | Mon Mar 02, 2020 | 5:35am

I’m voting to re-elect Das Williams as county supervisor because I believe he is the best candidate for the job.

Letters By Jeff Giordano, S.B. | Mon Mar 02, 2020 | 5:22am

Is this the best our $1.1 billion county with 4,200 employees can do?

Letters By Michael Nicola, Los Alamos | Mon Mar 02, 2020 | 5:05am

Porter claims to be a proud independent — but campaign filings show that he received more than $20,000 from the Santa Barbara Republican Party.

Letters By Lisa Guravitz, Carpinteria | Mon Mar 02, 2020 | 3:38am

Elsa Granados stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Letters By Maureen Murdock, Carpinteria | Sun Mar 01, 2020 | 5:25am

I am dismayed by the Independent’s endorsement of Das Williams for Supervisor for District 1.