Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin announces Congressional campaign Thursday
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin announced Thursday that she is running to represent the 26th Congressional… Continue Reading
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Congresswoman Julia Brownley will not seek reelection in 2026
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026.
Congresswoman Brownley… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Protest and Vigil held for Woman Killed in Minneapolis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Protesters held signs and electric candles at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Wednesday evening.
They… Continue Reading
Councilman Eric Friedman Enters Race for Santa Barbara Mayor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – In a statement sent to your News Channel Tuesday evening, city councilman Eric Friedman has confirmed his intent to… Continue Reading
SLO County Supervisors begin new year with reorganized board leadership
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors began the new year Tuesday morning by officially appointing a new chairperson for the 2026… Continue Reading
U.S. Postal Service shifts postmarking process from local post offices to regional processing hubs
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday of last week, the U.S. Postal Service made changes to when mail is postmarked that could impact… Continue Reading
City of Santa Barbara Wraps Up 2025 With Over $17 Million in ‘Bed Tax’ Revenue
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the city of Santa Barbara released their tax results from a portion of the year, reporting the estimate… Continue Reading
Federal regulator approves Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved Sable Offshore's plan to restart oil production off… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Hall Off Limits During Holiday Fumigation
A fumigation project is underway at Santa Barbara City Hall. It will be finished in time for the workers to return January… Continue Reading
State Senate Leader Monique Limón Announces Next Sessions’ Committee Assignments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, California's Senate President pro Tempore, Monique Limón of Santa Barbara, announced the committee membership… Continue Reading
Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway spreads Holiday Cheer
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway took place at Legacy Martial Arts in Oxnard.
Co-founders said every child deserves the magic of… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Waterfront Parking Passes Offer Savings for 2026
The new waterfront pass for 2026 in Santa Barbara is available and can be used immediately. They will be good in all lots but Stearns… Continue Reading
SLO Tribune’s Chloe Shrager Joins Your News Channel to Discuss Controversial County Race
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A candidate for SLO County Clerk-Recorder has been charged with election fraud while also suing and running… Continue Reading
Federal watchdog investigating energy investments selectively terminated by Trump Administration in October
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, members of the California congressional delegation announced that a federal watchdog has agreed to investigate… Continue Reading
City of Santa Barbara Purchases Cacique Street Shelter
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara City Councilmembers approved the purchase of an emergency shelter at 816 Cacique St.
The city bought… Continue Reading
Federal regulator removes State Fire Marshal from supervision of Sable Offshore’s oil restart plans
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, federal regulators agreed with Sable Offshore that local pipelines used to transport oil are subject to… Continue Reading
County Board of Supervisors officially deny permit transfers necessary to restart local oil production
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has officially denied the transfer of permits necessary to restart… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Consider Rent Cap, While Staff Works on Rent Stabilization Program
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara City Council gave staff feedback on Tuesday night on what they would like to see in a future rent… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Forecasts Budget Challenges For Next Five Years
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Board Of Supervisors received a budget forecast for the next five fiscal years at this… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Fire Services in Urgent Need of Upgrades
At least two Santa Barbara fire stations need upgrades. An urgent need to study options and solutions is… Continue Reading