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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
Ventura Land Trust Secures Scenic Hillsides After Years of Advocacy
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — After nearly two decades of community effort, more than 1,600 acres of Ventura’s scenic hillsides are now permanently… Continue Reading
Where is Ware? UC Santa Barbara professor and gubernatorial candidate fights to stay on California ballot
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—A University of California, Santa Barbara professor running for governor is facing a major obstacle in his campaign—he may… Continue Reading
Peak Season, Low Profits: Ventura County Strawberry Farmers Face Fuel Cost Crisis
OXNARD, Calif.— Farmers are navigating peak harvest season under growing financial pressure.
For local grower Uriel Hernandez, the fields are… Continue Reading
No Day Off: Farmworkers Mark Their Holiday in the Fields
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — On a newly designated state holiday meant to honor them, farmworkers across Ventura County spent Tuesday doing what… Continue Reading
Ventura County Agricultural Summit Highlights Hands-On Learning and Future of Farming
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — Educators, students, farmers, and community leaders gathered Friday for an agricultural summit focused on connecting… Continue Reading
Ventura’s Senior Craft Shoppe Blends Tradition with Creativity — and Even Technology
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — In the heart of downtown Ventura, the Seniors Craft Shoppe is more than just a retail space — it’s a creative hub where… Continue Reading
Hats Off To Natasha Ruiz: Buellton Pyro Artist Blazes New Trail with Mobile Hat Business
SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) —Natasha Ruiz calls herself the “Tattoo Artist for Hats.”
She is the owner of Flame Kissed — a full-service mobile hat… Continue Reading
Youth Recovery Center in Oxnard Receives Life Changing Grant
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — For John Herrera, music was a gateway to addiction.
“The way that I got into substances was through playing music. People… Continue Reading
One Award After Another: UC Santa Barbara Alum Takes Home Oscar for Best Editing
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — It’s not your typical story, but the Oscar-winning film “One Battle After Another” has made a splash here at… Continue Reading
“Prom”ising Inclusivity: Large Scale Prom Dances with Disabilities
VENTURA, Calif.—Over 400 students, close to 1500 volunteers, and months of preparation culminated in one unforgettable night… fittingly named “A… Continue Reading
“A Year of Active Hope”: Santa Barbara’s Community Environmental Council Launches New Engaging Climate Action Initiative
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —The Community Environmental Council has announced “A Year of Active Hope,” a series of events designed to inspire… Continue Reading