Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Housing By Jean Yamamura | Tue Apr 11, 2023 | 12:26pm

Lompoc’s Request to Build on Prime Ag Land Along Bailey Avenue Denied

Santa Barbara County’s Local Agency Formation Commission agrees to look into the city’s suggestion to form a new committee reexamining its policy on converting farmland to homes.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Mon Apr 10, 2023 | 2:52pm

[Update] Highway 154 Closed Due to Two Accidents

A vehicle over the edge of the highway stopped traffic, and then a tour bus got stuck.

Courts & Crime By Jean Yamamura | Fri Apr 07, 2023 | 3:25pm

New Details, Video Released in Fatal Orcutt Shooting

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says an armed 19-year-old was shot dead by an off-duty police officer after the suspect shot at a group outside the Melody Market.

Housing By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 05, 2023 | 3:46pm

Santa Barbara County to Hold Special Meeting Thursday on Tenant Protections

The renoviction of hundreds of tenants in Isla Vista raises a call for an emergency ‘just eviction’ ordinance.

Labor By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 05, 2023 | 11:04am

Eight Retirees Rehired Back to Their Jobs by County of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County supervisors vote 4-1 to waive retirements so workers can temporarily return to their jobs.

Transportation By Jean Yamamura | Wed Apr 05, 2023 | 9:28am

A Wider Highway 101 Will Be Built Through Montecito

Two appeals of the project sound walls were voted down by the county supervisors.

Housing By Nick Welsh and Jean Yamamura | Tue Apr 04, 2023 | 1:06pm

‘Code Red’ Declared over Mass Evictions in Isla Vista

Supervisors Capps and Williams announced that the board would be holding a special hearing this Thursday to discuss the matter and explore possible legal remedies.