C.J. Ward is the evening anchor for KEYT News Channel 3 and the station’s lead investigative reporter. To learn more about C.J., click here
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - We would love to hear what you think. President Trump wants to open the Pacific Coast to more offshore oil drilling… Continue Reading
The Murphy Auto Museum set to permanently close its doors
Executive director, David Neel, told your News Channel the last day for regular hours will be July 7th. After that date, everything will be sold off.… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: Orcutt Family’s Zombie Loan Nightmare
We have to go back 15 years to the housing crisis, when many people owed more for their home than it was worth. It was called being "upside down" and… Continue Reading
Fallen tree crushes two cars in Santa Barbara
One large tree fell on two cars on Hutash Street and South Voluntario Street in Santa Barbara.
A white Honda took the brunt of the falling tree.… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: Tesla Solar faces long list of customer complaints
Solar Power seems to be a bright spot in today’s goal to achieve a clean energy future. One of the most powerful forces behind that effort is Tesla… Continue Reading
The Batmobile leads car parade through the Santa Ynez Valley
More than 60 antique and classic cars cruised through the Santa Ynez Valley Monday… Continue Reading
Woodies at the Beach cruises back to Santa Barbara
One of the coolest car shows in one of the coolest settings will be held this Saturday, July 29th on the lawn at Santa Barbara City College's West… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: Fighting the airlines for pandemic refunds
Our NewsChannel Tipline investigation takes us back to the first days of the pandemic when everything seemed to stop or shutdown.
A Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Rally 4 Kids crosses the finish line to another successful year
Dozens of classic and exotic cars toured 155 miles of Santa Barbara County roads on Saturday to raise money for the United Boys and Girls… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: Buying a car online, not as easy as it looks
Our News Channel Tipline investigation exposes problems with one of the big online car dealers,… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: Gina’s journey out of homelessness and reuniting her family
In October, we introduced you to Gina Quiroz. She’s been homeless for almost six years. But, she’s putting her life back together with the ultimate… Continue Reading
Pacific Coast Business Times talk-back: Ghost Kitchens prosper
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - This week's Pacific Coast Business Times reports on Kitchen Terminal, the company behind a new concept in shared commercial… Continue Reading
Classic British cars invade Oxnard
Dozens of beautiful British classic cars will be on display at the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard on Saturday, November 19th from 9-12… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: Gina’s Journey, a homeless woman’s pursuit to reunite her family
Have you ever looked at someone who’s homeless and asked, How did they end up there? Was it something they did? Are they doing anything to change… Continue Reading
Camp out at the Buellton Vintage Trailer Show this weekend
BUELLTON, Calif. - The Buellton Vintage Trailer Bash is back this year. It started on Friday and runs all weekend long at the Flying Flags RV Resort… Continue Reading
The Murphy Auto Museum Vintage Trailer Show rolls into Oxnard
The 2022 Vintage Trailer Show will be held at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (PACC) at 800 Hobson Way on Saturday, June 25th. Gates open at 10… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: Hackers wipeout small business owner’s bank accounts
Our NewsChannel Tipline investigation delves into the dark world of hackers and thieves. We all deal with passwords, two-factor authentication,… Continue Reading
Governor Newsom and Alex Padilla cruise to November General Election
Governor Newsom was expected to cruise to the November General Election and that's were he's headed after soundly defeating 25 challengers in… Continue Reading
School of Squash serves up more successful students
Santa Barbara's 'School of Squash' is launching more deserving students into post-high school education. The organization held a fundraiser Sunday… Continue Reading
SLO tuning up for its Concerts in the Plaza
The 26th Annual Concerts in the Plaza returns this summer beginning Friday, June 24th. The event was last held in 2019 with the next two years… Continue Reading