Jean Yamamura

Jean Yamamura is a news reporter and editor of the Opinions and In Memoriam sections of the Independent. She joined the paper in 1996 in the copy department. Jean Yamamura has been reporting on public safety, transportation, environment, and community issues for the Santa Barbara area. Recent stories include coverage of the Lake Fire, evacuation orders, traffic updates, excessive heat warnings, fish ladders for steelhead at Cachuma Lake and Fourth of July celebrations.

Biography:  https://www.independent.com/author/jeanindependent-com/

92%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

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  • Jean Yamamura is a news reporter and editor of the Opinions and In Memoriam sections of the Independent.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

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Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • An evacuation order was issued for an area near Los Padres National Forest including Michael Jackson's former ranch at Figueroa Mountain Road
  • The Lake Fire has burned over 16,000 acres

Deceptions

90%

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Recent Articles

Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County: 16,000-Acre Wildfire Threatens Michael Jackson's Former Ranch with Zero Percent Containment

Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County: 16,000-Acre Wildfire Threatens Michael Jackson's Former Ranch with Zero Percent Containment

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 A wildfire, named the Lake Fire, broke out in Santa Barbara County, California on July 7, 2024. The fire has spread to over 16,000 acres with zero containment and forced evacuation orders for areas including Michael Jackson's former ranch at Figueroa Mountain Road. Firefighters are working to contain the fire amidst high temperatures and low humidity levels, facing challenges in controlling the blaze that threatens several ranches, including Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch.