Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Jessica Alvarez Parfrey, Isla Vista | Tue Feb 11, 2020 | 4:46pm

Jessica Alvarez Parfrey Backs Joan Hartmann

Please join me in protecting Isla Vista and the 3rd District seat by voting for Joan Hartmann on March 3.

News By Jean Yamamura | Tue Feb 11, 2020 | 1:29pm

Court appoints veteran receiver Kevin Singer to replace William Hoffman.

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Mon Feb 10, 2020 | 5:17pm

Jason Harris comes from Santa Monica, where he holds same post and oversees a $5.5 million department.

News By Jean Yamamura | Mon Feb 10, 2020 | 5:01pm

With China’s borders closed to imported live seafood, local fishermen feel the pinch.

Letters By Linda Gardy, Summerland | Mon Feb 10, 2020 | 12:18pm

Seeing all the political ads lately, I feel compelled to write in a letter of support for Das Williams for 1st District Supervisor.

Opinion By Kristina Gill and Jon Erlandson | Mon Feb 10, 2020 | 4:51am

Cultural identity is not determined by anthropologists (or journalists).

Housing By Jean Yamamura | Sun Feb 09, 2020 | 10:30pm

Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program offers California homeowners money to retrofit their houses.

Opinion By Barb Kloos | Sat Feb 08, 2020 | 4:14am

Does anyone really think that the repulsive odor residents regularly complain about while driving through Carpinteria smells like candy?

Letters By Laurie Guitteau, S.B. | Fri Feb 07, 2020 | 12:06pm

I was shocked to find a Laura Capps sticker on the front on my Indy last Thursday when I picked it up.

Opinion By Dr. Jason Prystowsky | Thu Feb 06, 2020 | 2:45pm

As the Wuhan coronavirus spreads, wash your hands and avoid spreading rumors.