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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary and California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra brought his campaign… Continue Reading
Goleta hearing draws debate over future of California marine protected areas
GOLETA, Calif. — Community members, environmental advocates and fishing industry representatives gathered in Goleta this week for a public hearing on… Continue Reading
“Circle of Caring” Brings Food, Clothing, & Compassion Directly to Lompoc’s Unhoused
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) — While Unity Shoppe’s Lompoc Free Store enters its second year serving underserved residents with food and clothing support,… Continue Reading
Friendship Center renovations bring fresh energy, comfort to Montecito seniors with dementia
MONTECITO, Calif. — A fresh look is bringing renewed energy to a longtime community resource in Montecito.
At the Friendship Center, recent… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Restaurant Week returns with special menus and local deals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Food lovers across the Central Coast can take advantage of special dining deals as Santa Barbara Restaurant Week gets… Continue Reading
Ventura Police Report Drop in Retail Theft, But Business Owners Say Fewer Shoppers May Be Factor
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — Retail theft in Ventura is down 35% compared to this time last year, according to the Ventura Police Department.
Police… Continue Reading
Ventura County Hat Maker Heads to Santa Barbara Fair as Tariffs Tighten Grip
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—A Ventura County hat maker is taking his craft on the road in hopes of reaching new customers, as rising tariffs put pressure… Continue Reading
Filmmaker honors father Danny Gans in emotional documentary set to premiere at SLO Film Festival
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.—A new documentary premiering at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is transforming personal loss into a powerful… Continue Reading
Food Access in Ventura County Could Soon Take a Major Hit Amid Proposed Funding Cuts
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — Thousands of families across Ventura County could soon face even greater challenges putting food on the table, as… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Draws the Line: Supervisors Advance ICE Limits & Voter Protections
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) —The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved a series of measures aimed at addressing concerns… Continue Reading
Solvang Man Finds The One on FOX’s ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: New Season Returns Tuesday
SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) —The hit FOX reality dating series Farmer Wants a Wife is back Tuesday with a brand new season — and a new group of farmers… Continue Reading
Jail expansion debate intensifies during Santa Barbara County budget workshop
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County supervisors wrapped up their third budget workshop this week as officials work to close a… Continue Reading
Inside Butch Ware’s Vision for California: Healthcare, Housing, and a Political Shake-Up
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — California’s race for governor is taking shape with no clear front runner.
Candidates are weighing in on major issues… Continue Reading
Billionaire Tom Steyer Draws Crowd in Santa Barbara as Governor Race Heats Up
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — As California’s governor’s race gains momentum, candidate Tom Steyer made a campaign stop in Santa Barbara Wednesday,… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Moves Closer to Regulating Short-Term Rentals, Dividing Community
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT)— Santa Barbara is moving closer to adopting new rules on short-term rentals, a proposal that is highlighting a growing… Continue Reading
Edgy Musical ‘Assassins’ Premieres in Santa Barbara, Blends Dark History with Local Young Talent
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—An edgy musical exploring some of the darkest chapters of American history is hitting the stage Friday night in Santa… Continue Reading
‘A Love Letter to Sister Friends’: How Toya Banks Turned Grief Into Purpose Through Tequila
MONTECITO, Calif. — “I’m a widow from the South Side of Chicago… this is something built strictly from the heart.”
That’s how Toya Banks describes… Continue Reading
New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Higher Wages for California Farmworkers
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — A new statewide report is shedding light on the growing need for higher wages for California farmworkers, pointing to serious… Continue Reading
War Readiness and Warnings: Oxnard Forum Reflects Growing Iran Tensions
OXNARD, Calif. — Defense leaders and local businesses gathered in Oxnard this week for a major military forum, as global tensions with Iran continue… Continue Reading
Central Coast Communities Make Major Climate Strides, New CEC Report Shows
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Local action is driving real climate progress along California’s Central Coast, according to a new five-year report from the… Continue Reading