Patricia Martellotti, Author at News Channel 3-12

When Cocoa Costs Climb, Santa Barbara Chocolate Makers Don’t Melt Down

December 24, 2025 11:51 am Patricia Martellotti

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

December 22, 2025 12:00 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

December 19, 2025 1:14 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

December 18, 2025 7:52 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

December 18, 2025 7:37 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

December 17, 2025 7:35 am Patricia Martellotti

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

December 16, 2025 10:55 am Patricia Martellotti

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

December 15, 2025 11:56 am Patricia Martellotti

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

December 11, 2025 6:15 am Patricia Martellotti

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

December 9, 2025 7:07 am Patricia Martellotti

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

December 8, 2025 3:02 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

December 4, 2025 12:49 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

December 4, 2025 12:44 pm Patricia Martellotti

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

December 3, 2025 11:45 am Patricia Martellotti

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

December 3, 2025 11:40 am Patricia Martellotti

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

Santa Barbara Library Partners with Grace Fisher for Disability Awareness Through the Arts

December 2, 2025 11:38 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Public Library is teaming up with the Grace Fisher Foundation and a youth makers market to celebrate… Continue Reading

Ice in Paradise Joins Giving Tuesday to Support Community Ice Sports in Goleta

December 2, 2025 11:23 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ice in Paradise, the popular local ice rink celebrating its 10th anniversary, is participating in Giving Tuesday to… Continue Reading

Organic Soup Kichen Waitlist Explodes in Santa Barbara

December 1, 2025 11:39 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Food assistance demand is surging in Santa Barbara as SNAP benefits resume and government services reopen. The… Continue Reading

Red Kettles Ring In: Salvation Army Battles Ventura’s Rising Needs

November 28, 2025 1:31 pm Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Salvation Army launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign in Ventura today, urging volunteers to tackle surging community… Continue Reading

Together at the Table: Friendship Center Hosts Thanksgiving for Dementia Community

November 26, 2025 8:16 am Patricia Martellotti

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - The Friendship Center is bringing members and families together this Thanksgiving with a free luncheon designed for those… Continue Reading