Kacey Drescher
Kacey.Drescher@keyt.com
While Jackson says she has a number of bills pending in the Legislature to address California’s fire situation, she’s calling for more accurate… Continue Reading
“We do not need to panic” – County health officials navigate evolving Coronavirus situation
Santa Barbara County health officials say locally, they are working with the CDC and State Health Department on a daily basis and everyone in their… Continue Reading
SBIFF Brad Pitt event prompted online ticket resales
Tickets to see Brad Pitt receive the Maltin Modern Master Award were $75 and $125 dollars but quickly sold out. That didn't stop scalpers on… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Zoo’s connection to Australia and how you can help wildlife in crisis
Conservation groups estimate that 1.25 billion wild animals have died during the fires and officials at the Santa Barbara Zoo have a connection down… Continue Reading
Lupita Nyong’o honored with SBIFF Montecito Award
Lupita Nyong'o was honored for her great contribution to film, you may recognize her from blockbusters like “Black panther,” “Star Wars” and… Continue Reading
Hair loss specialist gifts 3D printed wig to Lompoc girl with Alopecia
When a Lompoc girl saw our special report on CNC technology, it gave her hope. We connected the family with Tami Mayorga at The Talk of the Town Hair… Continue Reading
Looking for a job? Census Takers needed ahead of big count
The U.S. Census Bureau needs census takers ahead of the big… Continue Reading
Will ‘Rogue Royals’ and Montecito royalty collide? Local royal expert sounds off on “Megxit”
Our local royal expert isn’t ruling out future royal sightings here in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Two years after deadly Montecito Mudslide: “There’s no end date to the healing process”
1/9 is a day that forever changed our community. That community came together Thursday at Westmont College to grieve and honor the second anniversary… Continue Reading
State Street restaurants hope they’re “primed” for a boost after Amazon’s downtown arrival
More than 100 Amazon employees moved into their new downtown office on… Continue Reading
Direct Relief donates 500,000 fire masks to Australia as bushfires rage on
Santa Barbara non-profit Direct Relief is donating 500,000 N95 fire masks to Australia as the devastating bushfires rage… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara global terrorism expert: Iranian retaliation will be “dramatic” and Iraq may resort to “unconventional war”
A global terrorism expert from Santa Barbara says he was stunned by Thursday’s airstrike that killed one of Iran's top military leaders and the… Continue Reading
“The story in our head is what is stopping us” – how to stick to your New Year’s fitness resolutions
40% of Americans entered the new decade with New Year’s resolutions. Psychologists say about half will aim to lose weight or get in shape but by… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network hopes to break ground on new facility in the new year
Plans for a new 4,000-5,000 square foot facility were just submitted to Santa Barbara Planning and Development. The organization hopes to break… Continue Reading
CHP cracking down on NYE DUI’s after 1000+ impaired driving arrests last holiday
During last year’s new year festivities officers made 1,140 impaired driving arrests statewide but since the revelry lands in the middle of the… Continue Reading
Weather, E-commerce and Cave Fire dent State Street holiday spending
While many associate Christmas shopping with hustle and bustle, some business owners say consumers now associate Santa Barbara with natural… Continue Reading
Do you know what to do if a tornado were to hit Santa Barbara County?
Since we don't have much experience with this type of severe weather, alerts to seek shelter prompted almost as much confusion as the storm… Continue Reading
CHP inundated with calls, Weather and speed to blame for 19+ crashes
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - CHP Officers were inundated with collision calls Sunday as heavy rain pounded the region and the drizzle continued… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara group joins nationwide impeachment rallies
Close to 500 people were expected to gather outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Tuesday night for an impeachment rally, organized by… Continue Reading
Your tax dollars at work: Measure C helping Santa Barbara City Fire Stations make much-needed repairs
In 2017, Santa Barbara voters passed a 1% sales tax and some much-needed upgrades have been taking place at city fire stations thanks to Measure… Continue Reading