Ivania Montes
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - As temperatures climb, rattlesnake activity is increasing across Southern California, prompting warnings for hikers, bikers,… Continue Reading
Sheep Take the Lead in Santa Barbara’s Wildfire Prevention Effort
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The City of Santa Barbara is turning to a natural solution to reduce wildfire, bringing in a herd of sheep to clear… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Returns With Rare Blooms & Immersive “Orchid Escape” Theme
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is back in town, bringing thousands of vibrant and rare orchids to the Central… Continue Reading
Central Coast Communities Re-Evaluate César Chávez Legacy Amid Allegations
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) - Communities across the Central Coast are grappling with difficult questions following recent allegations… Continue Reading
Setting the Pace: The women behind the running brand “rabbit”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - On International Women’s Day, a look at the bold idea that started with two women and a mission to change running.
The… Continue Reading
A Local Veteran’s Journey from PTSD to Purpose
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A local Marine veteran is transforming personal hardship into hope using community, entrepreneurship, and veteran… Continue Reading
1st year Girl Scout Troop already making a big impact
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A first-year Girl Scout troop is already proving that leadership and service can start at a young age.
Troop 55548, made… Continue Reading
Catholic Schools within Santa Barbara celebrate National Catholic Schools Week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Catholic schools across Central and Southern California are celebrating National Catholic Schools Week, a nationwide event… Continue Reading
Students Meet Favorite Authors at 56th Annual Author-Go-Round
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) - Students across Santa Barbara County are getting a unique opportunity to meet the creative minds behind their… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Shifts Focus From Counting to Deep Research for Homelessness in the County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - For several years, Santa Barbara County has conducted both sheltered and unsheltered Point-in-Time homeless counts… Continue Reading
Teen Detained by ICE in Oxnard Returned Home Same Day, Volunteers Say
OXNARD, Calif. - A teenager was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Tuesday morning while walking in the Lemonwood… Continue Reading
Lluvias residuales el lunes, con pequeñas probabilidades de lluvia el martes
Feliz lunes! Se esperan lluvias persistentes a lo largo del día, con lluvia ligera intermitente. Los cielos permanecerán nublados y los vientos… Continue Reading
Después de la tormenta, apareció un arcoíris!
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - Un hermoso arcoíris se vio ayer después de la lluvia, justo aquí en TV Hill.
A veces, ni las fotos ni los videos logran… Continue Reading
Venezolanos en el exilio celebran captura de Nicolás Maduro en Nueva York
Miembros de la diáspora venezolana en Nueva York celebraron este fin de semana el operativo militar que, según autoridades estadounidenses, llevó a… Continue Reading
Noticias de la Costa Central 1-5-26
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. - Hallan a un hombre sin vida tras ser arrastrado por un arroyo en Goleta
Un hombre fue encontrado muerto el sábado luego de… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Makes a Splashy Comeback
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip is set to go on as planned, despite rain in the forecast. According to organizer, Hugh Margerum,… Continue Reading
El público observa los últimos toques a las carrozas del Desfile de las Rosas en Pasadena
PASADENA, Calif. - Voluntarios dieron los toques finales a las carrozas del Desfile de las Rosas en Pasadena, mientras el público pudo asistir y ver… Continue Reading
Noticias de la Costa Central 12-30-25
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. - Autoridades recuperan el cuerpo de nadadora desaparecida tras presunto ataque de tiburón en Monterey
Bomberos del condado… Continue Reading
Millones se preparan para despedir el año bajo condiciones invernales extremas
Partes del país se preparan para cerrar el año con condiciones invernales severas que podrían afectar a millones de estadounidenses. Un sistema… Continue Reading