Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Jean Yamamura | Tue Oct 08, 2019 | 4:38pm

Census 2020 Issues Loom

Santa Barbara County discusses full census count tactics and funding repercussions.

News By Jean Yamamura | Tue Oct 08, 2019 | 10:19am

Santa Barbara County Fire’s Capt. Eric Gray receives new partner Waffles.

News By Jean Yamamura | Tue Oct 08, 2019 | 9:58am

Memorial quilts return to remember the past-and-present fatal disease.

Announcement By City of Santa Barbara | Mon Oct 07, 2019 | 3:35pm

SANTA BARBARA, CA – October 7, 2019 Join the City Public Works team at a workshop to plan for the

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Mon Oct 07, 2019 | 2:24pm

Woman with serious head injuries found near Bath and Montecito streets.

Letters By Helen Benjamin, SBCC, Interim Superintendent/President | Sat Oct 05, 2019 | 5:47pm

So many are an important part of SBCC: as current or former students, parents, employees, and volunteers; as donors; and as employers.

Letters By Rachel Altman, S.B. | Sat Oct 05, 2019 | 5:51am

A 21st century infrastructure that includes more electric vehicle charging stations and a greater network of bicycle lanes.

Letters By Mary E. O’Gorman, S.B. | Fri Oct 04, 2019 | 5:45pm

I was appalled the first time I toured the Santa Barbara Police Department in 1994.

Letters By Guy McCullough, Lompoc | Fri Oct 04, 2019 | 5:39pm

I’m concerned about the tone of this global call for action.

Announcement By Cottage Health | Fri Oct 04, 2019 | 5:31pm

SANTA BARBARA – Cottage Health and community partners are collaborating to improve the well-being of Santa Barbara County residents. To