Jean Yamamura, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Jean Yamamura | Tue Jul 19, 2022 | 3:43pm

Goleta Names New City Manager

Robert Nisbet returns to Santa Barbara County from the Bay Area.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Thu Jul 14, 2022 | 11:11am

California’s oldest branch library leaves the Santa Barbara system to form a municipal library.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Fri Jul 08, 2022 | 9:17am

Though the Goleta farm is closed for now, former director Michael Ableman is returning in the fall to help plan Fairview’s future.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Wed Jul 06, 2022 | 11:02am

Fear of fire, traffic congestion, and popular thermal pools were discussed.

Election 2022 By Jean Yamamura | Fri Jul 01, 2022 | 3:38pm

Roger Aceves and Sam Ramirez make their run for City Council official.

Cover Story By Jean Yamamura, Nick Welsh & Jun Starkey | Wed Jun 29, 2022 | 8:20pm

What do Supreme Court rulings on abortion and guns mean for Santa Barbara?

Special Stories By Jun Starkey & Jean Yamamura | Wed Jun 29, 2022 | 7:45pm

Anti-abortion ruling sets loose protests in S.B. and planning for women’s health care nationwide.

Courts & Crime By Jean Yamamura | Tue Jun 28, 2022 | 4:48pm

Santa Barbara County faces possible sanctions over notices sent to 11 property owners over right-of-way encroachments.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Fri Jun 24, 2022 | 11:32am

The new parade route closes nine blocks of downtown.

Courts & Crime By Jean Yamamura | Fri Jun 24, 2022 | 9:50am

Santa Barbara County Fire investigation concludes arson in March blaze; man pled not guilty to all violations.