Alissa Orozco
alissa.orozco@keyt.comAlissa Orozco is the Digital Content Director at News Channel 3-12. For more about Alissa, click here.
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – An investigation at UC Santa Barbara led to an evacuation of Henley Hall Thursday.
The university sent out two… Continue Reading
‘Knit-In’ Event Stitches Community Together for International Women’s Day
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Today in downtown Santa Barbara, a community 'knit-in' event gave local women a space to come together to create, and… Continue Reading
Man Arrested on Hit-and-Run Charges in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Lompoc man was booked into county jail this morning for causing damage to multiple vehicles in Santa Maria.
On… Continue Reading
At-Risk Santa Barbara Man Located, Police Thanks Community
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Monday, March 9th, the Santa Barbara Police Department confirmed Chase White has been safely located. "The Santa Barbara Police… Continue Reading
Firearm Theft Leads to Three Arrests in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Three men were arrested Saturday night in connection to a firearm robbery, and several other charges in Santa… Continue Reading
Benji the Blind Pup Available to Adopt at Santa Barbara Humane
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane returned to your Morning News with a face you just can't resist.
In a group of 16 new dogs,… Continue Reading
Buellton Wine & Chili Festival Returns With Flavor Galore!
BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) – The annual Buellton Wine & Chili Festival is coming up soon, and you better be ready with a wine glass in one hand and… Continue Reading
Ashlee Buzzard Fails to Appear in Court for a Second Time
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Ashlee Buzzard, the Vandenberg Village mother who is accused of murdering her daughter Melodee last year, failed to appear in… Continue Reading
News Channel 3-12 Talks Iran & U.S. Tension, Local ICE Arrests
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – In a News Channel Political Talk-Back, former state senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and former Santa Barbara City… Continue Reading
Chloe the Chihuahua Visits TV Hill with Santa Barbara Humane
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane brought yet another furry guest to TV Hill this morning, 12-year-old Chloe! The mature chihuahua… Continue Reading
New Roundabouts Open on Hollister Ave in Old Town Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Folks in Old Town Goleta will be seeing some forward progress on construction starting in March. Today, the city announced… Continue Reading
Holocaust Survivor’s Brave Story Told in SBIFF Screening of “Watching Walter”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival showcased over 100+ movies, documentaries, and short films -… Continue Reading
Local Student-Led Film Screens The Fight To Bring Back The California Grizzly Bear
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Despite being an iconic California symbol, the grizzly bear has been practically extinct in the state for a century… Continue Reading
SBIFF Film “Going For Home” Tells Story of Resilience in Little League Baseball
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A documentary film premiering at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival centers around a little league team in… Continue Reading
New Charges Filed Against Soccer Coach in Oscar Omar Hernandez Case
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) – The soccer coach accused of murdering 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez last April is now facing additional sex-related… Continue Reading
San Marcos Students Walk Out Against ICE
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Around 10:40am Tuesday morning, students from San Marcos High School organized a planned walkout, protesting federal… Continue Reading
Actor Jane Fonda Joins Fight Against Fossil Fuels in New Documentary
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – In a new documentary debuting at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, actor and activist Jane Fonda travels… Continue Reading
Alternating Lane Closures Scheduled Near Gaviota Tunnel
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Portions of Highway 101 will be closed for a short time next week near the Gaviota Tunnel and State Route… Continue Reading
Short Film on Filipino Experience in Santa Barbara Debuts at International Film Fest
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The 41st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is set to display over 200 films in the next weeks on across… Continue Reading
Free Mental Health Counseling Now Available to City College Students
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – As part of Santa Barbara City College's School of Extended Learning (SEL), students can now receive one-on-one mental… Continue Reading