The film follows two filmmakers across 22 countries to examine how cows affect nutrition, agriculture, soil health and the future of the planet. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — What would the world look like without cows? A new documentary, World Without Cows, explores that question, examining the role cattle play in feeding a growing global population
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The film follows Terry Kennedy’s decades-long bond with a giant manta ray and his journey toward healing and ocean conservation. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — For one veteran, the ocean became more than a place to dive. It became a source of peace, healing and an unexpected friendship that would change the course of his life.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara Unified School District is facing renewed calls for accountability following a blackface social media post involving four San Marcos High School students. Students from San Marcos and Dos Pueblos high schools walked out of class Tuesday, October 13, while community members addressed the school board that evening, demanding
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — With the Great California ShakeOut approaching, emergency officials are reminding Californians how to protect themselves during an earthquake and prepare for potential emergencies. The annual statewide earthquake drill is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m. Participants are encouraged to practice safety procedures at home, at school and at work.
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Leaders gather on the Central Coast to discuss technological change, women’s representation in business and solutions to community challenges. GOLETA, Calif. — Some of the most influential women in business gathered in Goleta for the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, discussing how artificial intelligence, changing economic conditions and technological innovation are reshaping leadership. This year’s
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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — A new California law aims to reduce the risk of wildfires during vegetation-clearing operations by requiring workers to have fire-suppression equipment readily available. Assembly Bill 2075 follows the 2024 Mountain Fire in Ventura County, which investigators traced to hot debris from a tractor tire involved in an earlier fire near
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT)— An art exhibition at the Ventura County Government Center is shining a light on domestic violence, giving survivors a platform to share their experiences and reclaim their power through creative expression. The Domestic Violence Awareness Month Art Show, held at the Atrium Gallery, features artwork intended to encourage conversations about abuse and
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously approved new regulations for short-term rentals Tuesday, setting new limits on where vacation rentals can operate and how they are managed. The decision follows years of debate over the impact of short-term rentals on housing, neighborhoods, tourism and coastal access. Under the new rules,
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — More homes are hitting the market in Santa Barbara, giving buyers more options and potentially more room to negotiate — but rising mortgage rates are adding pressure to an already expensive housing market. Dan Johnson, a Berkshire Hathaway realtor, says inventory has increased noticeably on Santa Barbara’s Mesa in recent weeks.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — As extreme heat continues across Santa Barbara County, local health officials are urging residents to take advantage of cooling resources and watch for signs of heat-related illness. County Health Director Mouhanad Hammami said residents who need relief from the heat can use local cooling centers and other public spaces. “There are
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Avocados are taking over downtown Carpinteria this weekend as the California Avocado Festival celebrates its 40th year. The annual festival brings together food, live music, vendors and local organizations — all centered around one of the region’s signature crops. But for local avocado growers, the celebration also highlights the challenges of keeping
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VENTURA, Calif. — Ventura County Restaurant Week is underway, giving diners an opportunity to explore special menus while supporting local restaurants. This year’s event features 12 participating restaurants, including three Ventura spots offering very different dining experiences: The Masala Twist, The Greek and Rocks & Drams. For some restaurant owners, the event comes at a
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OJAI, Calif. — An Ojai filmmaker is taking a global look at how changing the way food is grown could help address some of agriculture’s biggest challenges, from drought and depleted soil to extreme weather and climate change. Rebecca Tickell, director of the documentary Groundswell, transformed her former avocado farm in Ojai into a biodiverse
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — San Marcos High School says it has taken disciplinary action against four students after they shared a social media post portraying them with artificially darkened skin. The post, which was reported through the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Safe to Speak Up system about two weeks ago, showed the four female
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The future of Santa Barbara’s State Street Master Plan is emerging as a key issue in the District 4 City Council race, with candidates expressing support for revitalizing downtown while raising questions about the project’s cost, funding and oversight. At a recent candidate forum, Genevieve Taft-Vazquez, Monte Wilson, Jason Dominguez and
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The housing crisis and the future of rent stabilization are taking center stage in the race for Santa Barbara City Council District 5. At a recent candidate forum, all three candidates — Cevin Cathell, James Zurlinden and Ian Baucke — pointed to the city’s policies and decisions as part of the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara City Council candidates gathered at Cabrillo Pavilion Thursday to discuss some of the key issues facing the city, including housing, development, affordability and the local business climate. The forum was hosted by the Radius Group and gave candidates an opportunity to speak directly to voters about their priorities
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The fight over Sable Offshore’s Central Coast oil pipelines is escalating on multiple fronts. The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) and several conservation groups filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging a special permit issued by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The lawsuit comes as Sable continues inspecting portions
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Tiny western snowy plovers got a second chance at life in the wild Tuesday, as the threatened shorebirds were released at UC Santa Barbara’s Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve. The birds were cared for through a conservation partnership involving Coal Oil Point Reserve and the Santa Barbara Zoo before being returned
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The company calls them “validation digs” to determine whether potential corrosion identified during inspections requires repairs. Environmental advocates are questioning the permitting for the work. Six months after oil began flowing again through Sable Offshore’s pipeline, the company is digging up 12 locations to investigate potential corrosion identified during pipeline inspections. The company
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