Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Jean Yamamura | Wed Aug 28, 2019 | 3:41pm

Former Goleta Mayor Ed Easton Dies

He played a pivotal role as one of Gaviota’s guardians.

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Tue Aug 27, 2019 | 10:19am

City Council moves to 4-10 p.m. meetings.

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Mon Aug 26, 2019 | 7:02am

Hundreds of passengers re-routed to different cities and flights.

Opinion By Elaine S. | Mon Aug 26, 2019 | 4:52am

And a solution is free, right here in Santa Barbara.

News By Jean Yamamura | Sat Aug 24, 2019 | 2:33pm

Pending state law on employment status of independent contractors causes waves.

Opinion By Carmen Geiler | Fri Aug 23, 2019 | 4:23pm

Are performance-based awards ceremonies at schools obsolete?

Opinion By Robert Sulnick | Fri Aug 23, 2019 | 3:53pm

Two-thirds of Americans support banning assault weapons.

Letters By Jim Mannoia, Carpinteria | Tue Aug 20, 2019 | 5:03pm

The fact remains regarding cannabis greenhouses, “The stench and the odor are still horrible!”

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Tue Aug 20, 2019 | 4:28pm

Friendly, flightless cockatiel found in jail yard; Thursday, reunited with owners.

Arts & Entertainment By Jean Yamamura | Tue Aug 20, 2019 | 3:44pm

The cinematic equivalent of summer reading: amusing, breezy, loopy.