Danielle Smith

San Diego

Digital Media Producer at KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA)

Digital Media Producer @nbcsandiego | USC alum

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Wild bat found at San Diego Zoo Safari Park tests positive for rabies, county says

5 days ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

A wild bat infected with rabies was found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Wednesday, and county public health officials are looking for people who may have come in contact with the animal. The bat - which isn't part of the Safari Park's collection - was at the base of the park's only public elevator, located in the African Loop near the hot air balloon ride, just before 11 a.m., according to the county.
Man who died after car went over La Jolla cliff into ocean ID’d – NBC 7 San Diego

1 week ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith |Omari Fleming

The man who died earlier this week after his vehicle went through a fence, over a cliff and into the water in La Jolla has been identified.
Rescue underway in La Jolla after vehicle goes into water, officials say

2 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

A rescue effort is underway after a vehicle went into the water in La Jolla on Tuesday night, officials said. The incident was reported near 1200 Coast Boulevard just after 8 p.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Officials have not confirmed how many people have been rescued or may still be trapped. Thirty SDFD personnel were assigned to the rescue, the department said. An NBC 7 crew is headed to the scene to gather more details.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Encinitas: SDSO

2 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Encinitas on Friday, officials said. The incident happened near Encinitas Boulevard and Village Square Drive just before 7 p.m.The San Diego County Sheriff's Department described the pedestrian as a girl under 18 years old. Officials said the driver stayed at the scene. Encinitas Boulevard was shut down in both directions following the crash. SDSO's Traffic Division is investigating.
Shark spotted in Carlsbad waters, prompting 24-hour advisory

2 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

A shark sighting just north of Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad prompted a shark advisory on Friday, officials said. The city of Carlsbad alerted the public of the 24-hour advisory just before 1 p.m. after a shark was spotted off the coast near Tower 37. Officials did not provide further details about the sighting or the shark species. State and city beaches were still open Friday, but lifeguards advised people not to go into the water while the advisory was in effect.
SeaWorld San Diego offering free tickets for veterans for Military Appreciation Month

3 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Military Appreciation Month by offering free tickets for U.S. military veterans and their friends and family members, the park announced Wednesday. Veterans have until May 11 to register for one-time free admission for themselves and up to three guests. The free tickets must be used by May 26, according to SeaWorld. If veterans want to bring more than three guests to the park, they can buy up to six half-off tickets, the park's website says.
Alaska Airlines to launch 3 nonstop flights from San Diego to these cities

3 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

Alaska Airlines is launching three new nonstop routes from San Diego later this year, it was announced Tuesday. The airline will begin offering nonstop service from San Diego to Phoenix on Aug. 20 and to Chicago O'Hare and Denver on Oct. 4, Alaska said in a news release. These new routes will operate with three daily flights year-round. Alaska said it's also increasing the frequency of flights on several popular routes by 50% or more. Starting on Oct.
Meet San Diego Zoo's newest maned wolves, Cora and Rio

3 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

Two near-threatened maned wolves have been brought to San Diego, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced Monday. You can see 8-year-old Cora and 9-year-old Rio digging and sniffing around their new habitat in the San Diego Zoo's Northern Frontier next to the 4D Theater, according to the SDZWA. Maned wolves - which are actually not true wolves - are the largest canid in South America, known for their long and thin legs, large pointed ears and dense reddish coats.
What is Good Friday?

3 weeks ago | nbcdfw.com | Danielle Smith

In the springtime, families around the world celebrate Easter. For many Christians, Easter is an important holiday with church services to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. For others, it's a secular celebration with bunnies, treat-filled baskets and decorated eggs. But two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus.
Visas revoked from few dozen more UC San Diego students, university says

3 weeks ago | nbcsandiego.com | Danielle Smith

Thirty-five students at UC San Diego have had their F-1 visas revoked and one student has been deported, the university confirmed to NBC 7 on Thursday.