Andrew Gillies, Author at News Channel 3-12

Coast Guard searching for potential boat in distress in the waters around the Channel Islands

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January 8, 2026 12:54 pm Andrew Gillies

CHANNEL ISLANDS, Calif. (KEYT) – The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for a reported boat in distress in the Channel Islands region… Continue Reading

Congresswoman Julia Brownley will not seek reelection in 2026

January 8, 2026 12:13 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026. Congresswoman Brownley… Continue Reading

Ricki Newton of Oxnard sentenced to two years after crashing and killing a Santa Paula man

January 8, 2026 11:09 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Ricki Newton of Oxnard was sentenced to two years in state prison after she crashed into an uninvolved vehicle… Continue Reading

Police arrest man in connection with Monday morning burglary at Morro Bay Maritime Museum

January 7, 2026 4:56 pm Andrew Gillies

MORRO BAY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 45-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a burglary at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum and nearby city… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore states onshore pipelines have not been restarted opening them up to state oversight

January 7, 2026 4:27 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore and environmental advocacy groups were in court Wednesday when the Houston-based energy company… Continue Reading

Invasive oak-eating beetle confirmed to be in Ventura County

January 7, 2026 11:50 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Department of Fire and Forestry Protection shared Wednesday that there have been multiple confirmed… Continue Reading

Coastal Commission Demands Federal Permits Be Reviewed to Restart Oil Production in Santa Barbara County

January 6, 2026 6:45 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Coastal Commission has cited federal laws and a court agreement to demand that the Trump… Continue Reading

Excavator operator has minor injuries from fall after ground beneath equipment gave way

January 6, 2026 11:16 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – An excavator operator suffered minor injuries after erosion caused the construction equipment and the man… Continue Reading

Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme cleared from lockdown for reported active shooter

January 6, 2026 10:02 am Andrew Gillies

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – There was a lockdown for a reported active shooter at Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme Tuesday… Continue Reading

Simi Sports Cards burglarized early Sunday

January 5, 2026 5:55 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – Simi Sports Cards on Erringer Road was burglarized early Sunday morning and multiple suspects were able to make off with… Continue Reading

Verizon Wireless required to pay $7.7 million to settle alleged environmental violations at hundreds of Southern California cell towers

January 5, 2026 12:56 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Verizon Wireless will have to pay $7.7 million to resolve a statewide civil suit that alleged environmental… Continue Reading

Fire crews limit flames to an attached garage at a home on Santa Clara Road Sunday evening

January 5, 2026 12:17 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Firefighters successfully limited a fire to an attached garage at a home on Santa Clara Road Sunday… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested for felony DUI after collision at Broadway and Cook Street Sunday

January 5, 2026 11:41 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 57-year-old Santa Maria was arrested for felony DUI after rear-ending a vehicle at a stop light at Broadway and Cook… Continue Reading

State Parks notes Sable Offshore still needs authorization to restart oil production locally

January 2, 2026 2:30 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore has not completed all necessary steps to restart oil production locally a state regulator… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested after fight and shooting on East Bunny Avenue Thursday evening

January 2, 2026 10:38 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 31-year-old Santa Maria man is in custody for assault and shooting at a home with people inside after a reported fight… Continue Reading

Cottage Hospital Announces First Birth of the Year

January 1, 2026 12:43 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Jessica and Laurence welcomed Isla, their first, and the first baby born this year at Cottage Hospital early Thursday… Continue Reading

Police respond to upper State for potentially mistaken report of a gunman on New Year’s Eve

January 1, 2026 10:34 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On New Year's Eve, officers were searching the area of State and La Cumbre for a man with a rifle that police now… Continue Reading

Federal Court Declines to Halt Restart of Oil Production in Santa Barbara County

December 31, 2025 2:42 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – A federal court has declined to halt plans to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County after environmental groups… Continue Reading

U.S. Postal Service shifts postmarking process from local post offices to regional processing hubs

December 31, 2025 11:23 am Andrew Gillies

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

Woman transported with injuries after vehicle went 150 feet over the side of Highway 154

December 30, 2025 6:06 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Highway 154 was closed in both directions after a vehicle went 150 feet over the side of the roadway leaving… Continue Reading