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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — Educators, students, farmers, and community leaders gathered Friday for an agricultural summit focused on connecting young… Continue Reading
Ventura’s Senior Craft Shoppe Blends Tradition with Creativity — and Even Technology
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — In the heart of downtown Ventura, the Seniors Craft Shoppe is more than just a retail space — it’s a creative hub where… Continue Reading
Hats Off To Natasha Ruiz: Buellton Pyro Artist Blazes New Trail with Mobile Hat Business
SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) —Natasha Ruiz calls herself the “Tattoo Artist for Hats.”
She is the owner of Flame Kissed — a full-service mobile hat… Continue Reading
Youth Recovery Center in Oxnard Receives Life Changing Grant
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — For John Herrera, music was a gateway to addiction.
“The way that I got into substances was through playing music. People… Continue Reading
One Award After Another: UC Santa Barbara Alum Takes Home Oscar for Best Editing
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — It’s not your typical story, but the Oscar-winning film “One Battle After Another” has made a splash here at… Continue Reading
“Prom”ising Inclusivity: Large Scale Prom Dances with Disabilities
VENTURA, Calif.—Over 400 students, close to 1500 volunteers, and months of preparation culminated in one unforgettable night… fittingly named “A… Continue Reading
“A Year of Active Hope”: Santa Barbara’s Community Environmental Council Launches New Engaging Climate Action Initiative
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —The Community Environmental Council has announced “A Year of Active Hope,” a series of events designed to inspire… Continue Reading
Olympic Athlete, Hollywood Actress, & Mudslide Survivor Among Panelists at Shelterbox USA’s Women’s Day Panel
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) — It was a night about women empowering women.
“It is a day that we really celebrate the societal, the political, the… Continue Reading
Another Sable Setback: State Judge Keeps Legal Injunction, Preventing Company from Restarting Pipeline
SANTA BARBARA Calif. (KEYT) — On Friday, a state judge kept a legal injunction in place preventing Sable from restarting its pipeline.
But while… Continue Reading
Earl Warren Showgrounds Board of Directors Cancels Master Plan, Horse Community Says “It’s a Win”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Earl Warren Show Grounds is known for events like rodeos and a major carnival.
But a new plan to move away from… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara A.I. Think Tank Helps Non-Profits Use A.I. for Good
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Coastal Intelligence Founder, Mike Wald, is teaching non-profits creative ways to use A.I.
“If you're a curious… Continue Reading
“Forward Ever Backward Never” Celebrates 5th Year of Black History Tradition in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Isla Vista Community uplifted black culture at their “Forward Ever, Backward Never” event.
“I find my joy in… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Food Bank Calls On Congress To Pass Bill to Fund Home Delivery Program for Seniors
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) —Food Bank of Santa Barbara County Spokeswoman Laurel Alcantar says when it comes to accessing nutrition many… Continue Reading
The Lost Art of Love Letters: How A Non-Profit Is Reviving the Magic of Snail Mail
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—There was a time when words traveled slowly— sealed with intention—carried from one heart to another.
And now that time has… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City College’s School of Extended Learning Kickstarts Free Mental Health Counseling Program
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Yolanda Yturralde is excited for students to get the help they need.
“This… Continue Reading
Textbook Tribulations: UC Santa Barbara Students Hold Press Conference to Address High Cost of Books
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—UC Santa Barbara first year Student Mar Lopez is fighting an uphill battle, and she’s hoping to turn the page.
“I… Continue Reading
Heavy rain creates dangerous road conditions across Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — A two vehicle crash around 9 AM Monday shut down Highway 126 between Fillmore and Santa Paula. Multiple crews… Continue Reading
Film Festival Fashion Favorites: A-Listers Dazzle In Santa Barbara
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”
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
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