Mina Wahab, Author at News Channel 3-12

Covered California Encourages Customers to Review Their Options Before Enrollment Deadline

December 17, 2025 6:18 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman says it’s a challenging time to navigate health insurance plans,… Continue Reading

Local Mom Talks Mental Health and Substance Abuse Following Murder of Rob Reiner

December 16, 2025 5:54 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — From films like “The Princess Bride” to “When Harry Met Sally,” Rob Reiner has left a lasting impact in cinema and… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Food Co-op to Close Downtown Location in Final Days of December

December 15, 2025 5:14 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Many shoppers are sad to see the Isla Vista Food Coop’s Santa Barbara location close down. “I mean, it's just sad… Continue Reading

Dozens of Oiled Seabirds Rehabilitated and Released Into The Wild

December 12, 2025 3:49 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — International Bird Rescue CEO, JD Bergeron, says after working closely with the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, they… Continue Reading

From Old to New Yorkie: Santa Barbara Humane’s 9- year-old Phoebe is Ready for Adoption

December 11, 2025 9:21 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara Humane dropped by your Morning News with Phoebe, a 9-year-old Yorkshire terrier. Phoebe was… Continue Reading

Insurance Carriers Roll Back Remote Monitoring, Doctors Warn Vulnerable Pregnant Patients

December 9, 2025 4:55 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Dr. Susanne Ramos, a Santa Barbara-based OBGYN, says through remote monitoring, she has helped save the lives of her… Continue Reading

Do or Die: How technology is preparing paramedic students to handle life and death scenarios

December 5, 2025 5:16 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.— Friday, students engaged in hyper realistic scenarios learning everything from how to help administer CPR to calming down a patient… Continue Reading

Final Phase of Hwy 101 Project Aims to Relieve Traffic Congestion & Improve Safety

December 3, 2025 5:33 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s a question concerning drivers who've lived with 101 construction from Carpinteria for more than a decade now —… Continue Reading

New Housing Project on Milpas St. will Demolish Car Wash, Nightclub, & Parking Lot

December 2, 2025 5:17 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara’s Eastside is bustling with activity on Milpas Street, and that includes one of Santa Barbara’s last… Continue Reading

Experts Warn Against Rabies Amid Drastic Increase in Bat Population in Ventura County

December 2, 2025 12:34 am Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — Community members are being urged to beware of bats and take extra precautions with their pets. “Dogs will go after… Continue Reading

Volunteers prep hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to break bread with Santa Barbara community

November 27, 2025 2:17 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—For the past 6 years, hundreds of volunteers have made sure people have a place to feel at home during Thanksgiving in Santa… Continue Reading

Grocery prices “take a bite of the budget” ahead of Thanksgiving festivities

November 25, 2025 6:37 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, some of your favorite food might take a bigger bite out of your budget than… Continue Reading

$10,000 Grant Allows Santa Barbara School Gardens to Grow

November 24, 2025 5:20 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Explore Ecology has a mission to educate the community about the joys of nature, being outside, and taking care of the… Continue Reading

“Drive-thru Distribution” Feeds Over 300 Families at Oxnard College, Volunteers Forced to Turn Down Families

November 21, 2025 5:10 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Bags full of milk, eggs, bread, and vegetables are now a luxury for many. Volunteers with VC Defensa say this is the… Continue Reading

Non-profit summit in Santa Barbara highlights financial challenges amid drastic federal changes

November 20, 2025 5:18 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Assemblyman Gregg Hart thanked dozens of non-profit leaders for their work during a year of uncertainty. Storyteller… Continue Reading

City Council Approves Turning Ormond Beach Power Plant Into Lithium Battery Storage Facility

November 19, 2025 5:06 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — It was an hours long meeting that went past midnight, with over 40 people expressing their opinions about the controversial… Continue Reading

Local Leaders Discuss Future of Agriculture in Light of ICE Raids

November 18, 2025 5:12 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — From lemons to avocados, Chris Sayer has had to adapt to a changing landscape. With the recent ICE raids up and down the… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s Shelterbox USA responds to hurricane aftermath in Jamaica

November 17, 2025 11:13 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Shelterbox USA President Kerri Murray spent a week in Jamaica assessing the needs for survivors of Hurricane Melissa. More… Continue Reading

Amid heavy rain and flood watch, Ventura County Fire Department urges driver safety

November 14, 2025 4:46 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.(KEYT) — Slick roads have created dangerous driving conditions resulting in multiple accidents in Ventura… Continue Reading

Ventura County Fire Department Prepares for Potential Debris Flows Following Aftermath of Mountain Fire

November 13, 2025 5:59 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) —Locals are filling up sandbags in preparation for upcoming storms. “We're just going to sandbag the front door. And I… Continue Reading