Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Ed France, on behalf of the 1,300-member strong Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition | Wed Jul 10, 2019 | 3:48pm

Tragic Circumstances

Bicyclists or pedestrians are involved in 7 percent of all collisions but account for 21 percent of all fatalities and 26 percent of all serious injuries.

Opinion By Anne Burdette | Wed Jul 10, 2019 | 3:39pm

Restore Hidden Valley Property, Don’t Develop It

Nature education a better fit for the space than educational farm.

Letters By Jean-Michel Ricard, S.B. | Wed Jul 10, 2019 | 3:51am

Figures in Muslim Art

Figural representation has always been quite common throughout the Muslim world.

Announcement By VFW Post 1649 | Tue Jul 09, 2019 | 4:17pm

Post Commander Election at Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Santa Barbara Post 1649, announce the election of Command Sergeant Major Jonathan Church (Ret.)

Letters By Harvey Sherback, Berkeley | Tue Jul 09, 2019 | 3:32pm

Down with Diablo

There have been 3,000-plus earthquakes in California, the strongest being a magnitude 7.1 shaker.

Letters By Diana Thorn, Carpinteria | Tue Jul 09, 2019 | 3:26pm

Unpatriotic Liberals

Socialism and government control, here we come.

Letters By Steve Crosby, S.B. | Tue Jul 09, 2019 | 3:20pm

Celebrating Gender Segregation?

I am shocked and disappointed by your cover story before July 4th.

Housing By Jean Yamamura & Blanca Garcia | Tue Jul 09, 2019 | 1:20pm

Pini Evictions to Grow

At least 52 tenants will be evicted for overcrowding.

Voices By Finn Dobkin | Sun Jul 07, 2019 | 5:04pm

Mass Exodus of Workers Due to Lousy Housing Market

Employees have good reason to pack up and leave for areas that strike a better balance between housing affordability and worksite proximity.

Opinion By Concerned Carpinterians | Sun Jul 07, 2019 | 4:27pm

Concerned Carpinterians Say Changes to Cannabis Ordinance Are Urgently Needed

Santa Barbara County needs common-sense regulation of marijuana.

Author: Jean Yamamura