Jarrod Zinn, Author at News Channel 3-12

Two SLO County Teens Arrested in Arizona in Cryptocurrency Extortion Scheme

February 6, 2026 12:17 pm Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - Two teens from San Luis Obispo county were arrested in Scottsdale Arizona, accused of a home invasion in a plot to… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Elementary Educators Rally For Greater Involvement In District Decisions

February 4, 2026 4:01 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Maria Elementary Education Association (SMEEA) held a rally right in front of the Souza Center on Miller… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Donates Ambulance To Hancock’s Public Safety Training Center

February 3, 2026 11:57 am Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - Allan Hancock College’s Fire and E.M.S. training programs have a new ambulance to use for hands-on drills and exercises. A… Continue Reading

Lompoc Public Library Receiving Prestigious Carnegie Corporation Grant

February 2, 2026 12:12 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc Public Library is receiving a prestigious grant that brings its history full circle.The Carnegie Corporation is… Continue Reading

Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business Starts Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Weekend Clinics

January 30, 2026 11:11 am Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - Business students at Cal Poly are activating their free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, weekend… Continue Reading

Lompoc’s River Park RV Campground Is Back Open With Fresh Renovations

January 29, 2026 12:39 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The City of Lompoc is inviting folks out to the Lompoc Valley at the recently re-opened River Park RV campground. The soft… Continue Reading

Santa Maria’s Strive House Creates Reentry Pathways For The Formerly-Incarcerated

January 28, 2026 11:12 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A transitional shared living home is now operating in Santa Maria, with the goal of helping people who were incarcerated… Continue Reading

SLO County Supervisors Discuss Local Cooperation with ICE in Community Forum

January 27, 2026 11:44 am Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - The SLO County Board Of Supervisors reserved the entire afternoon session of today’s meeting for an update from the… Continue Reading

Lompoc Transit Extending Free Fares, Showcasing New Routes

January 26, 2026 12:23 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Lompoc’s Transit Division is inviting locals to try out some recently expanded routes throughout the city, for… Continue Reading

Raises Approved For Santa Barbara County In-Home Caregivers

January 20, 2026 11:56 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A boost in pay is in the works for In-Home Supportive Service (I.H.S.S.) care providers. The Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach Welcomes SLO CAL Open Surfing Competition With Ideal Conditions

January 19, 2026 12:02 pm Jarrod Zinn

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - The World Surf League is back in Pismo Beach all week for SLO CAL Open’s 8th annual week-long surfing… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County DA Advises Compliance With ICE

January 16, 2026 1:29 pm Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow has responded to calls from communities across the nation… Continue Reading

Santa Maria’s Online Reporting Platform Upgraded With New Features For City Repairs & More

January 15, 2026 11:53 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The city of Santa Maria is streamlining their online community reporting platform called Neighborhood Connect. The… Continue Reading

Vandenberg Proposes Heavy Launch Capacity, Congressman Raises Community Concerns

January 14, 2026 10:35 am Jarrod Zinn

VANDENBERG / LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - As vandenberg space force base pursues more launch capacity, they have issued a proposal—or, what they call a… Continue Reading

Boys & Girls Club Invites The Public To Its 60th Anniversary

January 13, 2026 1:16 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Mid Central Coast is celebrating its 60th anniversary of service to kids and their… Continue Reading

Police Seize Firearms from Two Arrestees In Santa Maria

January 13, 2026 12:25 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Two arrests were made in Santa Maria last night and follow-up warrants seized firearms from the detainees’… Continue Reading

Drones Added to Lompoc Police’s Safety Efforts For The New Year

January 12, 2026 11:41 am Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc Police Department is heading into 2026 with some new initiatives, including the use of a drone for emergency… Continue Reading

Santa Maria’s Community Police Academy Accepting Applications For Spring

January 9, 2026 12:29 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Applications are being accepted for the spring course of Santa Maria’s Community Police Academy. This is a class for… Continue Reading

New Leaders For Santa Barbara County Association Of Governments’ 60th Anniversary

January 8, 2026 12:15 pm Jarrod Zinn

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) - A new year means new leadership for the Santa Barbara County Association Of Governments, or SBCAG. It’s marking 60 years… Continue Reading

Buzzard’s Next Court Date Set, Sheriff’s Gag Order Maintained

January 7, 2026 11:55 am Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc division of Santa Barbara Superior Court was standing room only this morning for a hearing in the murder case… Continue Reading