Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By Tom Parker | Sun Dec 15, 2019 | 4:57pm

Transparency Is the Key to Safety

Law enforcement benefits from public trust.

News By Jean Yamamura | Sun Dec 15, 2019 | 10:00am

Pacific Pride Foundation’s needle-exchange program presents results to Santa Barbara County officials.

Letters By Ruth Charny, NYC | Sat Dec 14, 2019 | 5:22pm

It’s very upsetting to read A.L. Bardach’s excellent coverage of the cannabis industry’s settling in the region and making it their home base.

Letters By Addison Thompson, S.B. | Sat Dec 14, 2019 | 5:07pm

I am reminded about how the city staff chose to proceed down the path that they took.

Letters By Susan Shields, S.B. | Sat Dec 14, 2019 | 1:02pm

There appear to be no support groups or publicly available support services in Santa Barbara for members of the general public.

News By Jean Yamamura | Fri Dec 13, 2019 | 10:30pm

Paula Perotte asks state and local agencies to report on safety issues and find a solution.

Opinion By Michelle Kendall | Fri Dec 13, 2019 | 4:57pm

This would sound like snake oil if cannabis hadn’t shrunk my ovarian cancer.

News By Jean Yamamura | Fri Dec 13, 2019 | 4:08pm

The Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act proposes new regulations following the deadly Santa Barbara disaster.

Letters By Lil Clary, Tepusquet Canyon | Fri Dec 13, 2019 | 2:23pm

Cannabis, whether used as THC or CBD, is not a panacea.

News By Jean Yamamura | Thu Dec 12, 2019 | 2:53pm

Officers shot and killed suspect in May during service of arrest warrant for attempted murder.