Santa Barbara Raises First Pride Flag Outside City Hall
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Pride flag is flying outside Santa Barbara City Hall for the first time, marking the start of the city's Pride… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Mobile Sauna Brings Heat, Cold and Community to the Central Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — It's hot. Really hot.
But for people stepping inside Third Space Sauna, that's the point.
The mobile sauna experience… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County gives public a look inside Emergency Operations Center
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — What happens behind the scenes when a major disaster strikes?
Santa Barbara County's Emergency Operations Center is… Continue Reading
California ‘Diaper Disclosure’ Bill Could Give Parents More Information About What’s Inside Baby Products
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—For parents, changing a diaper is a routine that happens countless times during a baby’s first years. But a proposed California… Continue Reading
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of treatment at Ojai Raptor Center
OJAI, Calif. — Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation after thousands of people followed her life at her Big Bear nest, has died… Continue Reading
From the newsroom to the parade route: News Channel 3 team joins Santa Barbara’s Desfile Histórico
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — It wouldn’t be a true Fiesta without a cascarón.
And as the colorful eggs cracked, cheers rang out and horses made their… Continue Reading
Longtime Fiesta torta booth relocates to State Street after leaving Mercado
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A familiar Fiesta food tradition is moving to a new location this year.
For decades, many Fiesta-goers have associated the… Continue Reading
Folklórico dancers make final preparations at La Casa de la Raza ahead of Santa Barbara Fiesta
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The sound of stomping feet, swirling dresses and traditional music echoed through La Casa de la Raza as folklórico dancers… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Dancers, Spirit, Jr. Spirit Make Final Fiesta Preparations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The sound of tapping heels, rhythmic clapping and lively music is filling dance studios across Santa Barbara as… Continue Reading
Ventura County Fair’s Animal Stars Steal the Show with Unique Personalities & Hands-on Learning
VENTURA, Calif. — The Ventura County Fair is known for its carnival rides, concerts and classic fair food, but some of its biggest attractions can be… Continue Reading
‘Makeout Point’ barricaded as Santa Barbara studies traffic, safety and public access
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — One of Santa Barbara's most popular ocean overlooks is temporarily closed to drivers as city officials evaluate safety,… Continue Reading
Dozens celebrate second chance as Santa Barbara reentry program graduates formerly incarcerated people
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Dozens of formerly incarcerated people celebrated a major milestone Thursday after completing a voluntary reentry program… Continue Reading
New Santa Barbara nonprofit saves dogs from “Death Row”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A new Santa Barbara nonprofit is working to save dogs at risk of euthanasia while helping families keep their pets at home… Continue Reading
Endangered sunflower sea stars return to Santa Barbara Sea Center in conservation effort
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — One of California's most important marine predators is making a return to Santa Barbara, giving visitors a rare… Continue Reading
UCSB professor says Iran conflict could have lasting economic impacts in the U.S.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — As fighting involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues, a UC Santa Barbara global studies professor says… Continue Reading
Dozens protest outside Camp Canine, demand answers after dog’s drowning death
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Dozens of protesters gathered outside Camp Canine in Santa Barbara Wednesday morning, calling for accountability and stronger… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital identified as one of California’s seven high-cost hospitals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been identified by California's Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) as one of seven… Continue Reading
Jazz seminar brings musicians of all ages together at Santa Barbara City College
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Forget the sheet music. At Santa Barbara City College, jazz students are learning to trust their ears, find their… Continue Reading
Ventura County Fair artists showcase creativity, perseverance through their work
VENTURA, Calif.—Before the carnival lights come on and the fairgrounds fill with people, local artists are putting the finishing touches on their… Continue Reading
Friendship Center brings ‘horsepower’ to 50 years of service
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Polo, philanthropy and a whole lot of heart came together Friday as the Friendship Center celebrated 50 years of serving the… Continue Reading