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The Santa Barbara Waterfront Department and volunteers will go after harbor waste this weekend. This is Operation Clean Sweep, an annual… Continue Reading
Elings Park Ball Field Fundraiser Rounding Third Base With Community Help
A graphic shows problem areas at Elings Park. There is a fundraising drive underway for $200,000 by May… Continue Reading
Washed Up Boat in Summerland Causes Maritime Safety Concerns
A beached sailboat is a serious concern on the coast of Summerland. The county may authorize it to be crushed removed by Marborg before it gets… Continue Reading
New Signal Light Installed to Manage Hwy 101 Construction Traffic
A newly installed signal light is expected to help manage the traffic coming from Highway 101 in the updated construction zone at the Hermosillo exit… Continue Reading
Fiesta Poetry Contest Begins in the Month of May
The Fiesta Poetry Contest is underway in Santa Barbara. It will run until the end of… Continue Reading
Special Online Meeting Focuses on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Goleta
A Goleta affordable homes meeting details the process for those who qualify for lower cost housing. The meeting helps those who are interested cut… Continue Reading
Downtown Santa Barbara is Changing – But What Will Be The Future Look of State Street?
The Draft State Street Master Plan goes to the City Council and the public on Tuesday. It is a result of three years of… Continue Reading
Library Week Loteria With a Localized Look Draws Many Gaming Fans
A Santa Barbara Library Loteria event was held Thursday as part of an outreach in the community. This is National Library… Continue Reading
The Birthplace of Earth Day Celebrates Innovation and Green Energy Again this Weekend
The Earth Day Festival will take place this weekend in Alameda Park in Santa Barbara. It will include a large green car… Continue Reading
Seniors Gain Valuable Services at a Special Expo in Goleta
The 4th Goleta Senior Expo is offering services for hundreds of people looking for assistance. It takes place in the Community… Continue Reading
Employers Await The Newest Commuter Train Service on the South Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The newest commuter train service between Ventura County and Goleta is set to roll on May 4th.
It's been years in… Continue Reading
April Showers Tangle Traffic, Catch Many Offguard on the Central Coast
Plastic ponchos were used for protection during the rain Tuesday in Santa Barbara. The storm was tapering off in the… Continue Reading
Yacht Club Opens New Season in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - It's the 154th year for the Santa Barbara Yacht Club and the season kicked off with a full house of members and guests… Continue Reading
Arnie’s Rooftop Bar Opens with Ocean and Mountain Views in Carpinteria
Arnie's rooftop bar has opened in Carpinteria. It is located at Linden Square on the second… Continue Reading
Community Drive Pushes Towards $1 Million Grant to Upgrade Elings Park Ballfields
Elings Park is hoping for a $1-million upgrade to it ballfields. It is available if a $200-thousand fundraising effort is… Continue Reading
Delayed One Week, The Annual Kite Festival is Ready to Fly
The annual Kite Festival is set for Cachuma Lake this weekend. There will be about 500 anglers competing for… Continue Reading
Fishing Derby to Reel in Hundreds of Participants to Help Neal Taylor Nature Center
The Neal Taylor Center Fishing Derby takes place this weekend at Cachuma Lake. Hundreds are expected to… Continue Reading
Innovation & Activism Highlighted at the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards
The annual Explore Ecology Stewardship Awards will be handed out to students, clubs and teachers. The honors are for throughout Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Women’s Success Summit Empowers Future Leaders
A special women's summit is taking place to help future CEO's. It will focus on new strategies for… Continue Reading
Nine Cannabis Operators Miss County Scrubber Deadline, Appeals Still Possible
Nine Carpinteria area cannabis growers have failed to meet a cleaner air requirement. They will lose their licenses unless they can win an… Continue Reading