Santa Barbara Runs Into the New Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Runners are kicking off the new year with a long-standing Santa Barbara tradition along the waterfront.
Hundreds of… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Locals Turn Out for New Year’s Day Dining
SANTA BARBARA, Calif, (KEYT) - After ringing in the new year, many Santa Barbara locals are heading out to eat close to home.
Cafés and… Continue Reading
Repeated Storms Put Focus Back on Jameson Lane in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - With more rain in the forecast, attention is turning once again to Jameson Lane in Montecito, an area with a history of… Continue Reading
Back-to-Back Rains Raise Questions for Santa Barbara Retail
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara is facing another round of rain as storms continue after Christmas week.
With repeated downpours… Continue Reading
La Casa de Maria Reopens With Interfaith Celebration in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - A beloved Montecito retreat center is reopening its doors and renewing its role in the community. La Casa de Maria has… Continue Reading
When Cocoa Costs Climb, Santa Barbara Chocolate Makers Don’t Melt Down
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves — your favorite treat is feeling the heat.
Think chocolate’s a sweet gig?
Try… Continue Reading
City Halts Tree Cutting at Ventura Monarch Butterfly Habitat
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - Tree cutting at a known monarch butterfly habitat in Ventura was halted after city officials arrived at the scene and… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Honors Lives on the Longest Night
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara County will gather on December 21 for the annual Longest Night Memorial, honoring people who died while… Continue Reading
Paseo Nuevo Turns Holiday Shopping Into Wish-Making Magic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Holiday shopping at Paseo Nuevo is taking on new meaning this season.
The downtown Santa Barbara mall is partnering… Continue Reading
Adopt-A-Family Program Urgently Seeking Holiday Heroes
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Casa Pacifica is calling on the community to step up and help vulnerable children and families this holiday season.… Continue Reading
Butterflies Go High Tech in a Race to Save Their Species
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - For centuries, monarch butterflies have traveled thousands of miles across North America, guided by instincts that scientists… Continue Reading
Humane Society Partners With Ventura Housing to Keep Pets With Residents
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Humane Society is partnering with Ventura Housing to help residents keep their pets as they transition out of… Continue Reading
Ventura Foul Weather Shelter Opens Doors as Cold Weather Moves In
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — As colder temperatures settle into the region, the Ventura Foul Weather Service is stepping in to provide critical support… Continue Reading
South Coast tradition brings holiday spirit to Friendship Center in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - A beloved South Coast tradition brought smiles and holiday spirit to Montecito this morning.
Members, families, and… Continue Reading
Prime Time Band Strikes the First Holiday Note in Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara is already in the holiday spirit, holding an early rehearsal as they prepare for… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City College Drops the Price Tag on Learning
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara City College is making education more accessible by eliminating fees for many of its longtime classes.… Continue Reading
Direct Relief Earns Top Charity Rating for 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara–based Direct Relief has received a perfect 100 percent rating from Charity Navigator for 2025, marking… Continue Reading
From Life on the Streets to Helping Others: One Woman’s Journey of Giving Back in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The holidays can be a difficult time for people living without shelter.
As temperatures drop and celebrations fill… Continue Reading
Ventura Police Connect with Community Over Cocoa
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ventura police spent Wednesday morning building relationships with residents and local business owners during Cocoa with a… Continue Reading
Ventura to Address Water Safety Concerns at Pierpont Town Hall
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - The City of Ventura is hosting a Pierpont community town hall Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. to address concerns following a… Continue Reading