CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The waters off Santa Barbara may look calm from shore, but just below the surface, researchers say dozens of juvenile great white sharks can be found. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara are using artificial intelligence to get a closer look at those sharks and the data could become even more valuable
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For one Italian family, gelato is more than a sweet treat. It’s a taste of home, childhood memories and a connection to their roots. Now, they’re bringing that tradition to Santa Barbara. Sweetaly recently opened on State Street after the owners’ daughter, who attends Santa Barbara City College, fell in
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MONTECITO, Calif. – A new sport is making its debut at Westmont College this year and the athletes joining the team are helping build the program from the ground up. Westmont is launching its first-ever STUNT team, with its inaugural competition season set to begin in February 2027. STUNT combines athletic elements traditionally associated with
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It took Janeth Cruz Lopez three tries to pass a difficult certification exam. Now, she may be the only woman in Santa Barbara County to hold a Smog Check Inspector license. Cruz Lopez is an automotive technician at AK Auto Repair, working in an industry where women remain a small
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Carmelinda and David Valencia’s love story lasted nearly four decades, but the history that connected them stretches back hundreds of years. The couple first met as students at Bishop Diego High School. After graduating, they went their separate ways, never expecting their paths would cross again. Years later, a chance
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to move from one task to the next without ever slowing down. Researchers and wellness innovators continue looking for new ways to help people manage stress, improve recovery, and restore balance. Based in Santa Barbara, Shiftwave is one company developing technology designed to help regulate
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OXNARD, Calif. -A fifth-grade student at Harrington Elementary School is earning statewide recognition after turning his family’s immigration story into an award-winning original composition. Julián Salazar wrote “Más Allá del Muro Grande” (“Beyond the Great Border Wall”), a song inspired by his father’s journey and the sacrifices many immigrant families make in search of a
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s the 250th anniversary of the United States, and locals and visitors are already gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations across the Central Coast. From early Friday morning, crews were hard at work setting up stages and final details across Santa Barbara’s waterfront as the community prepared for one of
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Goleta business is helping residents cut down on plastic waste by encouraging them to refill, rather than replace, everyday household products. Mission Refill, a zero-waste store in Goleta, invites customers to bring their own containers and refill items such as dish soap, laundry detergent, and personal-care products instead of purchasing
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SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KEYT) – Rolling hills lined with avocado trees stretch across parts of Ventura County, where generations of farming families have helped shape California’s agricultural landscape. For Rachael Laenen, those groves represent much more than a livelihood. “Some of the best days that I have on the ranch are when I’m up here
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center is inviting the community to its annual Barn Dance fundraiser and auction this Saturday in Santa Barbara. The event benefits the nonprofit’s equine-assisted services for people with disabilities, veterans, and others in need. Organizers say proceeds from the fundraiser will help support scholarships, horse care, facility upgrades,
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – While cacao is traditionally grown in tropical regions near the equator, one Santa Barbara chocolatier is proving it may also have a future in California. Michael Orlando, founder of Twenty-Four Blackbirds, says what started as a personal experiment 15 years ago has evolved into a small cacao farm in Santa
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The sound of shoes striking the floor and traditional Mexican music filling the room has become part of the daily routine for students in Santa Barbara’s growing folklórico program. For students like Gabriel Gomez, the class is more than just dance. “It makes me feel happy and when I get
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Mother’s Day is about finding something meaningful and this year, orchids are standing out not just for their beauty, but for the stories they carry. At Westerlay Orchids in Carpinteria, the focus goes beyond flowers. Growers say orchids have become a symbol of connection, especially in recent years. Known for their elegance,
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club will open its 2026 season on Sunday, May 3rd, kicking off another summer of its signature “Polo in Paradise” series on the Central Coast. The season runs through October and will feature weekend matches, tournament play, and a range of social events, drawing
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OJAI, Calif. – A beloved Ventura County tradition is back, bringing top tennis talent and a hometown celebration to center court. The 124th Ojai Tennis Tournament is underway this week, drawing players from across the country while honoring one of the region’s own former ATP star Sam Querrey. Querrey, a Thousand Oaks native, is being
Continue ReadingCarpinteria, Calif. – A longtime sweet staple in Carpinteria is turning the page this week. After nearly two decades, the beloved shop Chocolats du Calibressan is entering a new chapter as master chocolatier Jean-Michel Carré retires and is handing the business over to a new generation determined to preserve its legacy. For 18 years, the
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – As temperatures climb, rattlesnake activity is increasing across Southern California, prompting warnings for hikers, bikers, and pet owners. Officials say staying alert on trails is key, especially after several recent bites. A 46-year-old woman from Moorpark died after being bitten while hiking at Wildwood Regional Park. Weeks earlier, a
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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 dry, overgrown vegetation across several local parks. The effort, led by the City’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments, targets about 16 acres in areas including Parma Park,
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is back in town, bringing thousands of vibrant and rare orchids to the Central Coast and drawing visitors from across the country to Santa Barbara. The event will be held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds from March 20 through March 22, 2026, with doors open
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