Marching, Dancing, Singing: How Locals Are Lifting Up Dr. King’s Legacy
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Monday morning kicked off with a march up State Street to the Arlington Theater commemorating the late Dr.… Continue Reading
Local MLK Events Include Special Visit From Dr. King’s Daughter-In-Law
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — In the trailer for the documentary “MLK/FBI,” a commentator says, “he [Martin Luther King Jr.] realized how sick this… Continue Reading
A New Vision: How A Non-Profit Is Opening Avenues for Blind Sports
GOLETA, Calif.—At almost 80 years old, Adelaida Ortega is thriving playing the sport she loves. But when she was 45 years old she lost her… Continue Reading
Deadly outbreak of wild mushroom poisonings impacts 35, kills 3
SLO COUNTY, Calif.—People are becoming ill after consuming mushrooms they gathered in the forest. Three people have died, and 3 others have… Continue Reading
Unseen Potential: Golf Clinic helps blind and visually impaired folks excel in the sport
GOLETA, Calif.—Adelaida Ortega is blind. “I lost my eyesight when I was 45, and it was just a really difficult thing for me. I had to learn how… Continue Reading
Cal Poly float wins “Most Beautiful,” Shines at Floatfest
PASADENA, Calif. (KEYT) — Cal Poly Design Chair Allyson Castillo says winning the “Sweepstakes” award has been a monumental point in her student… Continue Reading
Wild Win: Cal Poly’s “Jungle Jumpstart” Scores Rose Parade’s Top Honor
PASADENA, Calif.—Nineteen marching bands, 17 equestrian teams, and 39 floral floats marched along the 5 and a half mile route on Colorado… Continue Reading
SLO Speed Ahead: Cal Poly Finalizes Jungle Float for Pasadena’s Rose Parade
PASADENA, Calif. (KEYT) — Creative chaos, construction, and collaboration have made the Cal Poly team an unstoppable force. “It's really cool to see… Continue Reading
Ventura County Firefighters brace for powerful storms
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—Laurie Bennett’s backyard burned in the mountain fire last year, but now she’s bracing for potential flooding.
“When it… Continue Reading
Federal government takes over regulatory control of Sable Offshore’s pipelines in Santa Barbara and Kern Counties
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The Federal government now has regulatory control of Sable Offshore’s pipelines in Santa Barbara and Kern counties. The… Continue Reading
Covered California Encourages Customers to Review Their Options Before Enrollment Deadline
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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