Mina Wahab, Author at News Channel 3-12

Heavy rain creates dangerous road conditions across Ventura County

February 16, 2026 4:48 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—A two vehicle crash around 9 AM Monday shut down Highway 126 between Fillmore and Santa Paula. Multiple crews responded to the… Continue Reading

Film Festival Fashion Favorites: A-Listers Dazzle In Santa Barbara

February 13, 2026 2:20 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The festival showcased bold colors and tailored outfits, especially at the Virtuosos Award ceremony. “Other than the… Continue Reading

Fans Fawn over Film Festival Fave: Michael B. Jordan is “Outstanding”

February 13, 2026 2:31 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Fans went crazy once they caught a glimpse of Michael B. Jordan. It was a sold out tribute with roughly 2,000 people in… Continue Reading

Psychologically Charged Romance to Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 10, 2026 12:38 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif (KEYT) — Imbalance is set in academia during the #MeToo era. The feature film explores power, ethics, and desire through a… Continue Reading

Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and More! Hollywood Talent Takes Center Stage at SBIFF’s Virtuoso Awards

February 9, 2026 12:23 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — From rising stars to industry veterans, Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Virtuosos Award night spotlights… Continue Reading

Music Masterminds Make Movie Magic: K Pop Icon Ejae among honorees at Variety Artisans Awards in Santa Barbara

February 7, 2026 11:35 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Alexander Desplat gave us an unforgettable score in “Frankenstein” for which he’s nominated for an Oscar. “Shape of Water,… Continue Reading

Ethan Hawke Talks Sequels and Dream Roles at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 7, 2026 2:35 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Ethan Hawke is in Santa Barbara, and it’s not his first rodeo. “When I was doing my first movie, “The Explorers” I came up… Continue Reading

Romantic Short Film about Type 1 Diabetes Set to Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 4, 2026 5:32 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—“My Type” is a story about connection, courage, and finding love while navigating life with Type 1 diabetes. It’s based on… Continue Reading

Oh Snap! Santa Barbara Junior High Students Ditch Their Phones for Analog Cameras

February 3, 2026 5:05 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — “A picture is worth a thousand words,” but this school project is priceless, and it’s creating accessibility and… Continue Reading

New Food Bank to Come to Oxnard

February 2, 2026 4:58 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif.—Food Share of Ventura County says demand for food assistance has tripled since 2019. “We’ve been hearing for from a lot of the… Continue Reading

Peaceful Pardall Park Pumps Up Pupils in Isla Vista

January 30, 2026 6:28 pm Mina Wahab

ISLA VISTA, Calif.—It’s an area with heavy foot traffic— from skateboarders to cyclists— and now it has the perfect resting spot, thanks to the Isla… Continue Reading

Press Conference-Turned-Rally Erupts in Santa Barbara, Locals Demand ICE Reform

January 30, 2026 6:17 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—What started out as a press conference turned into a rally as hundreds of high school students from Santa Barbara High and… Continue Reading

“Surgery and Second Chances”: Botched Surgery Leads to Lifelong Disability, But Paves A New Way For Ventura Woman

January 28, 2026 6:24 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.—Cindy Flores says she’s come a long way from a botched surgery 13 years ago, but she still lives with chronic pain. “Every day… Continue Reading

California Attorney General sues Trump Administration over Santa Barbara County Oil Project

January 27, 2026 5:14 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the Trump administration illegally assumed oversight of two oil pipelines… Continue Reading

Major Bill to Expand Farm Aid and Delay Cal Fresh Changes Introduced to House of Representatives

January 26, 2026 6:15 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Between changing weather conditions, a tense political climate, and rising tariffs, it’s been a tough year for Uriel… Continue Reading

Local Insurance Provider Cuts Patient Access to Medically Tailored Soup, Organic Soup Kitchen Rallies Community

January 23, 2026 5:09 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—At Santa Barbara’s Organic Soup Kitchen, each container of soup has essential nutrients that benefit everyone from cancer… Continue Reading

A Home Run for Homelessness: SB ACT To Resume Operating FARO Center

January 22, 2026 4:54 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Multiple complaints were levied against SB ACT for alleged mismanagement of the FARO Center. Neighbors on the 600… Continue Reading

Keep CALM and Join Teen Council: 2 Teens Launch Mental Health Outreach Group

January 21, 2026 5:39 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — “How can we engage teens? They're the next generation of our community. Like, how do we start them early in… Continue Reading

Lights, Camera, Action! SB County Unlocks $50,000 In Grant Art Funding for Non-Profits

January 20, 2026 5:24 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — The arts leave an indelible mark on kids and adults alike. “We've all had an experience with art or music or,… Continue Reading

Marching, Dancing, Singing: How Locals Are Lifting Up Dr. King’s Legacy

January 19, 2026 5:24 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Monday morning kicked off with a march up State Street to the Arlington Theater commemorating the late Dr.… Continue Reading