Andrew Gillies, Author at News Channel 3-12

Alfredo Junior Alaniz of Santa Maria convicted for the 2021 murder of Mario Merino Gonzalez

December 12, 2025 5:33 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Alfredo Junior Alaniz was convicted of murder in the first-degree for the benefit of a criminal street gang in… Continue Reading

Federal agents staged vehicles at Santa Barbara City College Thursday afternoon

December 12, 2025 5:09 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Federal law enforcement agents have been confirmed to have been active in Santa Barbara on the afternoon of Thursday,… Continue Reading

State environmental regulator approves continued operations at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

December 12, 2025 1:27 pm Andrew Gillies

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the California Coastal Commission approved, with conditions, the continued operation of Diablo Canyon… Continue Reading

Ventura teen arrested for drug sales scheme targeting students across Ventura County

December 12, 2025 11:19 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 19-year-old Ventura man was arrested in connection with a drug delivery service that supplied narcotics to teens… Continue Reading

Paso Robles man arrested for firearm violations after road rage incident

December 12, 2025 10:56 am Andrew Gillies

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A 56-year-old Paso Robles man was arrested for gun charges after a road rage incident Thursday. On Dec. 11, around… Continue Reading

Funding for federal program that helped states limit natural disaster costs restored by courts

December 11, 2025 5:23 pm Andrew Gillies

BOSTON, Mass. (KEYT) – On Thursday, a federal court ruled in favor of a coalition of states, including California, and restored funding cut by the… Continue Reading

Recent DNA testing results in overturning wrongful conviction in over 40-year-old case

December 11, 2025 1:38 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the 1983 rape conviction of Richard Luna was vacated after recent DNA testing of evidence collected at… Continue Reading

Senate report confirms more than $2 billion in Department of Defense funding diverted to immigration enforcement this year

December 11, 2025 12:46 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – California's Senate delegation singed onto a letter demanding more information after a Senate report found that more than $2… Continue Reading

Sergio Contreras of Oxnard convicted in connection with August assault in El Rio

December 10, 2025 4:44 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A jury found Sergio Contreras of Oxnard guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit a crime, and… Continue Reading

Detectives and SWAT Team serve felony search warrant at Arroyo Grande home Wednesday

December 10, 2025 2:09 pm Andrew Gillies

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (KEYT) – Detectives and SWAT Team members arrested a man after serving a felony search warrant at a home in the 200 block of… Continue Reading

PG&E announces drone-based safety inspections of remote power lines ahead of winter storms

December 10, 2025 1:49 pm Andrew Gillies

CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is deploying drones to identify maintenance needs and encroaching… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara issues decades-long plan for protecting and adapting local water infrastructure

December 10, 2025 12:05 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the City of Santa Barbara released its draft long-term, climate adaptation plans for water and wastewater… Continue Reading

Righetti Community Park contract approved and set to break ground in Spring of next year

December 9, 2025 4:11 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of San Luis Obispo announced it has approved a construction contract for Righetti Community Park. On… Continue Reading

Senator Padilla demands update on investigation of alleged violations of federal partisanship law

December 9, 2025 1:42 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Monday, California Senator Alex Padilla demanded an update on a federal investigation of alleged Hatch Act violations by… Continue Reading

Nipomo High put on brief lockdown after “school shooter” was heard on the intercom Tuesday

December 9, 2025 1:13 pm Andrew Gillies

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – Nipomo High was placed on a short secure-in-place protocol after a student was heard over the intercom stating, "school… Continue Reading

Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites scheduled for early Wednesday morning

December 9, 2025 11:17 am Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of 27 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit has been scheduled from… Continue Reading

Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites scheduled from Vandenberg SFB Thursday

December 3, 2025 12:33 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch carrying 28 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit has been scheduled for… Continue Reading

Two Ventura County women on probation and with outstanding warrants arrested for theft at CVS

December 3, 2025 12:15 pm Andrew Gillies

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – Two Ventura County residents on probation and with outstanding warrants were arrested in connection with a theft from… Continue Reading

Three people arrested at Ojai Skateboard Park with hundreds of counterfeit pills

December 3, 2025 11:39 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Three Los Angeles residents were arrested with hundreds of counterfeit pills while sitting in a parked vehicle at the… Continue Reading

Remains of man suspected in Simi Valley double homicide of his father and stepmother identified

December 2, 2025 5:28 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, the remains discovered in a vehicle connected to Simi Valley double homicide were identified as Keith Cordes… Continue Reading