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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Summer visitors are filling hotels, restaurants and beaches across Santa Barbara, and city officials say those tourists are… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Expands BCycle Program with 60 New E-Bikes, Discounted Memberships
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Getting around Santa Barbara is becoming easier for more residents after the City of Santa Barbara and BCycle… Continue Reading
Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Inspires Next Generation During Santa Barbara Visit
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Civil rights icon and labor leader Dolores Huerta brought a message of hope, activism and community to Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
$80 million Investment to Modernize Port of Hueneme, Expand Jobs
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – A nearly $80 million investment is bringing major upgrades to the Port of Hueneme, with projects aimed at modernizing… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council votes to keep State Street closed to regular vehicle traffic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — After years of debate over the future of downtown Santa Barbara, the City Council has voted to keep State Street closed to… Continue Reading
Free Isla Vista summer program keeps kids active, learning and fed during school break
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — While summer vacation is in full swing, dozens of local children are spending their days exploring nature, making new friends… Continue Reading
Central Coast drivers see slight relief at the pump ahead of Fourth of July travel
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Millions of Californians are expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, and while drivers are seeing a slight… Continue Reading
Emergency Shore Fishing Rules Take Effect in California Amid Rising Shark Safety Concerns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—With summer crowds returning to California beaches, state wildlife officials are rolling out emergency restrictions on… Continue Reading
Plastic-Free Expo Encourages Waste Reducing Everyday Habits
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Hundreds of community members gathered Thursday evening for the fifth annual Plastic-Free Expo, where local organizations,… Continue Reading
Annual Truth Act Forum Directs Questions to Sheriff’s Role in ICE Operations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Questions about the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office’s interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Continue Reading
Summer Solstice Festival Brings More Than 100,000 People and a Boost to Santa Barbara Businesses
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands lined the streets of Santa Barbara for the annual Summer Solstice Parade, but the celebration — and its economic… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara fans pack watch parties to cheer on Team USA during World Cup match against Australia
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Soccer fever swept across Santa Barbara Friday as fans gathered at restaurants, sports bars and breweries to cheer on Team… Continue Reading
‘If You Can Walk, You Can Dance’: Performers Get Ready for Summer Solstice Parade
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