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SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The costumes, music and movement are all coming together as Santa Barbara prepares for one of its most colorful… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Approves $1.66 billion Budget Amid Financial Uncertainty
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara County leaders approved a $1.66 billion budget Tuesday after hours of presentations and public comment,… Continue Reading
Ventura Launches Housing Workshops as Residents Grapple with Affordability Challenges
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – As housing costs continue to challenge renters and aspiring homeowners across Ventura County, the City of Ventura is… Continue Reading
High Surf, Rip Current Warnings Prompt Safety Concerns Along Central Coast Beaches
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. — Beachgoers heading to the Central Coast this holiday weekend are being urged to use extra caution as high surf, dangerous rip… Continue Reading
Thousands of UC Santa Barbara Graduates Celebrate Commencement as Families Cheer Them On
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands of students crossed the stage Friday as the University of California, Santa Barbara kicked off commencement… Continue Reading
Friendship Center senior prom brings joy, music and connection to people living with dementia
MONTECITO, Calif. — There were plenty of smiles, lots of dancing and even a few spins around the dance floor Thursday afternoon as the Friendship… Continue Reading
Ventura Youth Surprised with FIFA World Cup Tickets in Emotional Celebration
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A group of Ventura County students got the surprise of a lifetime when they learned they would be attending a FIFA World Cup… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Housing Costs Makes It One of Least Affordable Places in the Country
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara's stunning coastline, desirable neighborhoods and quality of life continue to attract residents, but for… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Zoo Joins Effort to Protect Whales from Ship Strikes Along California Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara Zoo is taking part in a new effort to help protect endangered whales that migrate through the Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara prepares for colorful return of Summer Solstice Celebration
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — One of Santa Barbara's most beloved traditions is set to return later this month with a burst of color, creativity and… Continue Reading
GPS-Guided Robot Helps UCSB Prepare Soccer Fields for Austrian National Team
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A small GPS-guided robot is helping transform soccer field maintenance at UC Santa Barbara, offering a glimpse into… Continue Reading
Tri-County Produce housing project clears key design hurdle in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A major housing development planned for Santa Barbara's Eastside has moved one step closer to becoming reality after… Continue Reading
California Gubernatorial Candidates Offer Competing Plans to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — With just one day remaining before voters cast their final ballots in California's gubernatorial race, candidates from… Continue Reading
Spacewoman” Documentary Spotlights NASA Trailblazer Eileen Collins
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A new documentary chronicling the life and career of pioneering astronaut Eileen Collins is landing in theaters this… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Breaks Ground on Santa Barbara County’s First Drinking Water Reuse Project
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) — Local leaders and water officials gathered Thursday to celebrate a major milestone for water sustainability on the South… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Celebrates 25 Years by Inspiring the Next Generation of Ocean Stewards
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — As Santa Barbara Channelkeeper marks its 25th anniversary, the environmental nonprofit is celebrating not only its… Continue Reading
Ventura County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Tests More Than 2,000 Kits, Revives Cold Cases
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — After years sitting in evidence storage, thousands of sexual assault kits in Ventura County are now being re-examined… Continue Reading
Chalk it up to Creativity: I Madonnari Festival Boasts Beautiful Concrete Canvases
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The plaza outside Old Mission Santa Barbara has transformed into a colorful open-air art gallery this Memorial Day… Continue Reading
Steve Hilton pitches “Cali-ffordability” campaign in California governor’s race
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Steve Hilton says California’s rising housing costs, crime, and overall cost of living are pushing residents and… Continue Reading
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Outlines Priorities in 2026 Governor’s Race
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — In an interview with your News Channel, the Riverside County sheriff discussed several of the state’s most pressing… Continue Reading