Delaney Smith, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Delaney Smith | Fri Dec 18, 2020 | 5:25pm

First COVID-Related Pediatric Death Reported in Santa Barbara County

COVID-19 cases are spiking to ‘unprecedented levels.’

News By Delaney Smith | Fri Dec 18, 2020 | 3:37pm

Epstein’s story began when a group of parents asked her to run.

News By Delaney Smith | Thu Dec 17, 2020 | 9:25am

More than one month later, the family’s private investigator is still looking for more clues.

Education By Delaney Smith | Wed Dec 16, 2020 | 11:54am

A quarter of secondary students receive at least one D or F.

Cannabis By Delaney Smith | Tue Dec 15, 2020 | 1:40pm

The county also confiscated 7,220 illegal pot plants.

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Mon Dec 14, 2020 | 5:45pm

Two weeks post-Thanksgiving, cases reach an all-time high.

News By Delaney Smith | Fri Dec 11, 2020 | 6:48pm

Kate Ford is the new president and Rose Muñoz is the new vice president.

News By Delaney Smith | Wed Dec 09, 2020 | 9:18am

From 2018-2019, there was a 61 percent decrease in ICE pickups.

Housing By Delaney Smith | Tue Dec 08, 2020 | 4:52pm

After much debate on the City Council, the ordinance passes 4-3.

News By Delaney Smith | Sat Dec 05, 2020 | 10:23am

After Southern California experiences a dropping ICU capacity, Governor Newsom rolls out a new order.