Delaney Smith, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Thu Apr 02, 2020 | 6:13pm

Emergency Fund Provides Child Care for Essential Workers

Santa Barbara County employees on COVID-19 front lines now have a place where their kids can go.

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Wed Apr 01, 2020 | 5:55pm

A male in his sixties with underlying health conditions succumbs to virus at Marian Medical.

Briefs By Delaney Smith | Wed Apr 01, 2020 | 4:02pm

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department will enforce the beach closures.

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Wed Apr 01, 2020 | 2:44pm

Santa Barbara County Superior Court’s prohibition of pretrial-release hearings comes under fire.

News By Delaney Smith | Tue Mar 31, 2020 | 2:37pm

Public Health officials are planning for county cases to spike between April 26 and July 28.

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Mon Mar 30, 2020 | 7:50pm

Hospital beds, medical supplies, and emergency workers in Gov. Newsom’s surge plan.

Briefs By Delaney Smith | Mon Mar 30, 2020 | 1:48pm

The male Masai calf, whose name translates to “giraffe” in Swahili, is the firstborn to his mother, Adia.

Briefs By Delaney Smith | Fri Mar 27, 2020 | 6:34pm

MTD announces a fiscal and public health emergency caused by COVID-19

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Fri Mar 27, 2020 | 6:18pm

Public Health Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso breaks down the case demographics.

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Fri Mar 27, 2020 | 3:11pm

Santa Barbara Rep. Salud Carbajal says it ‘will provide much-needed support and relief.’