Delaney Smith, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Delaney Smith | Thu Sep 26, 2019 | 5:24pm

Helistop Prognosis Is Negative

Three of four commissioners ask staff to come back with findings for denial on helicopter landing permit in Summerland.

News By Delaney Smith | Wed Sep 25, 2019 | 10:30pm

State intrudes on doctor-patient relationship as parents worry for children’s health.

News By Delaney Smith | Wed Sep 25, 2019 | 7:58am

More than half of Santa Barbara students are not at grade level; disadvantaged student scores rise, but from what depths?

News By Delaney Smith | Tue Sep 24, 2019 | 12:56pm

The survey shows employees feel unheard and harassed at work.

Briefs By Delaney Smith | Fri Sep 20, 2019 | 9:38am

Governor signs two bills to check on schools with immunization rates of less than 95 percent.

News By Delaney Smith | Wed Sep 18, 2019 | 10:30pm

Patrick Nesbitt defies 175 neighbor complaints for home helistop at Summerland estate.

News By Delaney Smith | Tue Sep 17, 2019 | 12:40pm

A USDA identification requirement triggered long lines in high school meal program; students bailed.

News By Delaney Smith | Fri Sep 13, 2019 | 3:05pm

The new bill will ban offshore oil and gas leasing off the U.S coasts

News By Delaney Smith | Thu Sep 12, 2019 | 5:15pm

Names of seven last victims released.

Cover Story By Delaney Smith | Wed Sep 11, 2019 | 10:30pm

Neighborhood Clinics offer revolutionary care to trans people of all ages.