Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Rowland Lane Anderson, S.B. | Sat Apr 27, 2019 | 4:27pm

From a Far Land

We are an immigrant family.

Voices By Rich Block | Sat Apr 27, 2019 | 5:13am

Protected in Paradise

We live in a very complex world where the only things that are truly black and white are left to giant pandas, Malayan tapirs, penguins, orcas, zebras, and skunks.

Letters By Harry Wright, S.B. | Fri Apr 26, 2019 | 6:37am

Bike Lack

I’m hopeful an agreement can be worked out to return the bike rack near the downtown gym.

Letters By Peter Marin, S.B. | Fri Apr 26, 2019 | 3:54am

Crossing the Moon

Get over it: death. Watch / the waves of light in the shimmering

Courts & Crime By Jean Yamamura | Thu Apr 25, 2019 | 6:39pm

Two Accused of Elder Abuse

Investigators believe they profited through theft and fraud.

Voices By Amy Ramsey | Thu Apr 25, 2019 | 3:54pm

Huge New Crop, Huge New Problems?

No discussion of greenhouse gases, energy, water, or any environmental consideration came before 2,500 cannabis growers were permitted.

Letters By Kristen A. Santiago, S.B. | Thu Apr 25, 2019 | 3:52am

Reckless Decision

I was extremely dismayed by the City Council’s action after hours of debate to recklessly adopt a just cause eviction remedy.

Letters By Billy Goodnick, S.B. | Wed Apr 24, 2019 | 4:29pm

Missing Bruce

Bruce Rittenhouse’s devotion to the kids on the Westside and his commitment to Bohnett Park won me over.

Letters By Sally Faulstich, S.B. | Wed Apr 24, 2019 | 4:25pm

Ewe Could Get Zapped

Please post larger signs notifying visitors about the electric fences at the preserve.

Letters By Tom W. Becker, Santa Maria | Wed Apr 24, 2019 | 3:35pm

Technological Necessities

Restarting ExxonMobil’s Santa Ynez Unit would bring back high-skill, high-paying, family-supporting jobs to hundreds of workers in our community.

Author: Jean Yamamura