Additional Rain Brings Impact Worries with Saturated Hills
A Summerland road closure is linked to the heavy rain. A hillside in that area is… Continue Reading
New Landscaping May Just be Part of Downtown Santa Barbara’s Master Plan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – There's a new look to one of the blocks in downtown Santa Barbara, and it has nothing to do with a retail or food… Continue Reading
Charitable Giving Strong in 2025 Despite Economic Challenges
The end of the year may still mean a boost in charitable giving. Santa Barbara has seen generosity to local causes including the Unity… Continue Reading
New Years Reset & Fumigation Closes The Unity Shoppe for Over a Week
During a holiday break the Unity Shoppe, which serves thousands, is getting fumigated in Santa Barbara. It reopens January… Continue Reading
Mounds of Debris to Clean Up After Days of Stormy Weather
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Workers throughout the Central Coast have blowers, brooms, rakes and shovels in motion to clean up the tons of… Continue Reading
Big Shopping Day Underway for Gift Card Holders on the Central Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The popular, safe and sure gift for someone for the holidays can be a gift card if you know their likes, but whether… Continue Reading
In Retirement, Former Fire Chief Working on Behalf of Mental Wellness for First Responders
The past Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig says he will work towards mental health efforts for first responders. He is also active with… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Airport Opens After Flood Related Issues over Christmas Holiday
The Santa Barbara Airport has had closures off and on due to flooding. Many flights were… Continue Reading
Volunteers Continue to Help for the Holidays in the Rain With Food and Tarps
Volunteers with Adam's Angel's have been filling special bags for those in need despite the rain and holiday schedules. Each bag has a variety of… Continue Reading
Animals Get the Christmas Season Off at the Santa Barbara Old Mission Due to Weather
The Santa Barbara Mission will not have animals this year around the creche. Weather issues led to the… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Hall Off Limits During Holiday Fumigation
A fumigation project is underway at Santa Barbara City Hall. It will be finished in time for the workers to return January… Continue Reading
Pounding Morning Rain, Swamped Streets and a Boat Crash on a Leading Edge of a Holiday Storm
A fierce storm sent an anchored boat into the shore east of Stearns Wharf. Other vessels nearby held on, and a few came into the harbor for … Continue Reading
Rippin’ Hard Wind Will Add to the Holiday Weather Woes
Wind impacts are expected to be very powerful with the current storm. Gusts could exceed 50 miles an… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Waterfront Parking Passes Offer Savings for 2026
The new waterfront pass for 2026 in Santa Barbara is available and can be used immediately. They will be good in all lots but Stearns… Continue Reading
Kids Day Offers Children a Free Eye Exam and Free Glasses
The Eyeglass factory has its annual kids day with free check ups and glasses. This is the 31st… Continue Reading
Rain Forecast Adds to the Travel, Shopping, and Logistical Rush for the Holidays
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - There is a rush for some people to step up their holiday shopping, travel and even cooking plans with an incoming wave… Continue Reading
Final Cruise Ship of 2025 Arrives in Santa Barbara With Special Health Clearance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - There are two things unusual about the cruise ship AIDAdiva off of Santa Barbara's Stearns Wharf for the… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Fire Department Swears In Its New Chief
Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Garrett Huff has been sworn into office. He was previously the Deputy… Continue Reading
Conditions Looking Good for Last-Minute Shoppers With Just a Week Before Christmas
Holiday shopping could be softer than 2024, based on research this month. An ABC news report shows about 40 percent of the buying public will spend… Continue Reading
Coffee from Yemen Served Up in Danish Town of Solvang
Yemen coffee now being served in Solvang. The rare find is at Cafe… Continue Reading