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Widening of Highway 101 into Santa Barbara continues with a new phase in the coming weeks. New lanes and ramps are part of the… Continue Reading
Students Lead Fund Drive to Help Those Battling Blood Cancer
Croissants for a Cure takes place at Renaud's on Coast Village Road to raise money for those fighting blood cancer. It is a student fundraiser for… Continue Reading
TSA Issues Impacting Travel Times and Trip Connections for Spring Break
Travelers are concerned about TSA checks and delays at the Santa Barbara Airport during funding delays. This comes as Spring Break business heats… Continue Reading
Donation Drop-Off Begins at Habitat for Humanity’s New ReStore Location
Habitat for Humanity has started stocking its ReStore in Santa Barbara. It will officially open in… Continue Reading
Community ‘Angels’ Help a Senior Citizen After His Car Was Destroyed by Reckless Driver
At 91-years old Ivan Rasmussen was given a replacement car from Adams Angels after his car was destroyed by a reckless driver. The non-profit and… Continue Reading
Locals Budget for Rising Gas Prices to Ease Financial Hit During Iran War
Gas prices have shot up but there are ways to still budget what you pay.
The price difference within less than a mile of different stations can be… Continue Reading
40 New Italian Stone Pines Restore Historic Drive in Santa Barbara
40 Italian Stone Pines have been planted to replace similar trees that have come down on Anapamu St. Members of Santa Barbara Beautiful assisted in… Continue Reading
Pups Cruise The Santa Barbara Harbor to Help Assist the Visually Impaired
Six dogs in training to help people who are visually impaired were on board the Lil' Toot boat in Santa Barbara Saturday. This helps them in the… Continue Reading
Dos Pueblos High Students Win Big in National ‘Lights, Camera, Save!’ Banking Competition
Two students from Dos Pueblos High have won a financial literacy video contest. It was a nationwide… Continue Reading
Voting Begins on Summer Solstice Festival Poster
Voting is underway for the Summer Solstice poster. It will be chosen by the public and the Solstice… Continue Reading
Election Deadline for Candidates has Arrived
Candidates who want to be on the June ballot have reached a deadline. Soon the ballot will be… Continue Reading
UC Santa Barbara Asks the Public for Input on New Downtown Location
A newly purchased building by UC Santa Barbara is available for use in downtown. The public has been asked for… Continue Reading
Many Leases Are Up for Renewal This Year at the Santa Barbara Waterfront
14 leases are up for renewal at the Santa Barbara Waterfront in 2026. The Waterfront Department says it usually has 100 percent… Continue Reading
Library Love Comes with Special Notes, Free Ice Cream and Bilingual Job Seekers Meeting Employers in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Job seekers who can speak two languages, preferable Spanish, came together for some possible employment… Continue Reading
A Cleaner Look & Economic Goals Happening in Downtown Santa Barbara
Since September a stepped up plan to clean downtown has been underway. This includes trash removal and power… Continue Reading
‘Soltopia’ To Take Over as New Isla Vista Community Spring Event
The new Soltopia will be held in an Isla Vista park setting on April 4. It will be a permitted even… Continue Reading
Tax Increase Options Could be Going to Santa Barbara Voters This Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, Santa Barbara will consider 2026 ballot measures to increase funds as it faces upcoming financial… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Looking to Replace Deltopia with Alternative Event
A proposed Spring Festival is in the works for Isla Vista. It is going through a county… Continue Reading
Drivers Get a Double Dose of New Roundabouts in Goleta
An informative video has been provided to help drivers using the two new Goleta roundabouts. The changes are on Hollister Ave. by Hwy… Continue Reading
Habitat Santa Barbara Opening “ReStore” This Summer in Santa Barbara
The Habitat Restore will be coming to downtown Santa Barbara. It is expected to open this… Continue Reading