Joey Vergilis, Author at News Channel 3-12

‘Visit Santa Barbara’ Offers Stay-Cation Deals With Its Locals Lodging Promotion

November 18, 2025 10:47 am Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Locals on the hunt for holiday deals can now pass along the savings to their friends and family because Visit Santa… Continue Reading

“Shorty is a 10”: Santa Barbra Humane’s 2-Year-Old Mix is Ready to Find a Fur-Ever Home

November 13, 2025 10:21 am Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane dropped by your Morning News with Shorty, an 2-year-old mix! Shorty was transferred to SB… Continue Reading

Nordhoff’s Michael Dennie Leads Rangers Back to Playoffs After Record-Breaking Season

November 7, 2025 8:43 am Joey Vergilis

OJAI, Calif. (KEYT) - On this week’s Walkthrough with Joey, Nordhoff’s standout junior quarterback Michael Dennie discussed the Rangers’ return to… Continue Reading

Bishop Diego’s Tua Puailoa Rojas Leads the Cardinals’ Flight from the Pocket

October 31, 2025 11:23 am Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - On this week’s Walkthrough with Joey, Bishop Diego senior quarterback Tua Puailoa Rojas reflected on the growth of his… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s Malachi Johnston Reps His City While Dominating The Trenches For The Dons

October 24, 2025 10:47 am Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - On this week’s Walkthrough with Joey, we caught up with Malachi Johnston – a three-time captain, two-way standout, and… Continue Reading

Ventura’s Derek Garcia Powers Cougars Run from the Pocket and Beyond

October 17, 2025 8:58 am Joey Vergilis

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - For this week’s Walkthrough with Joey, we caught up with Ventura senior quarterback Derek Garcia, a player redefining his… Continue Reading

Cabrillo’s Andre Brisco Brings the Bounce and the Energy to the Conquistadors

October 10, 2025 10:25 am Joey Vergilis

VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. (KEYT) - This week on The Walkthrough with Joey, we learned that what sets Cabrillo senior running back Andre Brisco apart… Continue Reading

The Walkthrough: Pacifica’s Isaiah Phelps Creates Havoc in Tritons’ Redemption Run Toward State Title

October 3, 2025 10:51 am Joey Vergilis

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – This week on The Walkthrough with Joey Pacifica’s Junior linebacker Isaiah Phelps is quickly becoming one of the most… Continue Reading

The Walkthrough: Saint Joseph’s Hunter Garber Comeback Season Anchors the Knights On and Off the Field

September 26, 2025 10:27 am Joey Vergilis

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) – This week on "The Walkthrough with Joey" St. Joseph's Hunter Garber showed exactly why he’s the heart of the Knights. Ask… Continue Reading

Ventura High’s Tristan Phillips shows why his relentless work ethic and deep hometown pride have made him one of the 805’s true standouts and future Oregon Duck

The Walkthrough: Ventura’s Tristan Phillips Stays True To His Roots While Rising To The Next Level

September 19, 2025 10:23 am Joey Vergilis

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – On this week's segment of “The Walkthrough with Joey,” Ventura High’s Tristan Phillips shows why his relentless work ethic… Continue Reading

Nipomo's Nicky Evans Leads by Example as a Great Teammate and Playmaker

The Walkthrough: Nipomo’s Nicky Evans Runs Through Defenses and Leads By Example

August 29, 2025 10:45 am Joey Vergilis

NIPOMO, Calif. - On this week of “The Walkthrough with Joey,” we learned that actions speak louder than words for Nipomo Titans senior tailback Nicky… Continue Reading

The Walkthrough: Arroyo Grande MVP Caleb Clark Ready to Lead the Eagles in Senior Season

August 22, 2025 10:07 am Joey Vergilis

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – Selecting the first-ever guest to appear on The Walkthrough with Joey was a no-brainer. There are thousands of high… Continue Reading

Fire-Engine-Loving Dog, Perses, Takes One Last Ride with Santa Barbara County Fire Station 32

August 21, 2025 9:46 am Joey Vergilis

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. - On Wednesday, Santa Barbara County Fire Station 32 in Santa Ynez welcomed a very special visitor for what would be his final… Continue Reading

City of Oxnard Welcomes Back Dallas Cowboys for Summer Training Camp until August 13th

July 31, 2025 11:33 am Joey Vergilis

OXNARD, Calif. – Fresh off of Welcome Back Weekend across the NFL, "America's Team" the Dallas Cowboys are back in Sunny Oxnard for what’s become one… Continue Reading

UCSB Alum and Former Gaucho Athlete JD Slajchert Now an Emmy Nominee

June 25, 2025 12:07 pm Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – From the hardwood at the Thunderdome to the bright lights of Hollywood, proud UC Santa Barbara alum and former Gaucho… Continue Reading

From Setback to All-Star: Lompoc’s Jacob White’s Brave Way Back

May 29, 2025 10:24 am Joey Vergilis

LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc High School’s senior running back, Jacob White, is closing out his high school career with a spring to remember. Just last… Continue Reading

Diving into the numbers of March Madness with College Hoops analytic expert Evan Miyakawa

March 28, 2025 10:33 am Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Evan Miyakawa, the brilliant mind behind EvanMiya.com, joined the Morning News to break down the brackets as March Madness… Continue Reading

Chaye Alexander dropped by the Morning News to tell us about the transformative power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

June 12, 2024 8:42 am Joey Vergilis

Coach and head of public relations for Gracie Barra Santa Barbara Chaye Alexander dropped by the Morning News to tell us about the transformative… Continue Reading

Novelist, public speaker, philanthropist, and screenwriter JD Slajchert drops by the Morning News for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 28, 2024 9:45 am Joey Vergilis

Former UCSB basketball player JD Slajchert dropped by the Morning News to tell us about his his debut novel MoonFlower and his non-profit The… Continue Reading

Hope Family Wines raises $30,000 for Operation Surf

November 9, 2023 6:02 pm Joey Vergilis

Sales from Hope Family Wines' recent "Waves of Hope" campaign raised more than $30,000 for the Avila Beach nonprofit Operation Surf.… Continue Reading