Patricia Martellotti, Author at News Channel 3-12

Lanterns, Stories and Community: Santa Barbara Celebrates Chinese New Year

February 19, 2026 8:32 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Red lanterns and bright displays are welcoming visitors as Santa Barbara celebrates the Lunar New Year with culture,… Continue Reading

Change Is Here: New Workplace Laws Affect Santa Barbara Businesses

February 17, 2026 5:14 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Change isn’t coming — it’s here. And for small businesses across Santa Barbara, that change is hitting hard. “I… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Women’s Fund Commits $1.3 Million to Strengthen Families

February 17, 2026 1:59 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Non-profits here in Santa Barbara County will be getting an extra helping hand this year. The Women’s Fund of… Continue Reading

Cottage Health Opens Pathway to Medical Careers at San Marcos High in Santa Barbara

February 16, 2026 2:24 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - There’s a new healthcare pipeline taking shape at San Marcos High School. “We are very excited about our… Continue Reading

Free Tax Filing Assistance Underway in Santa Barbara County

February 13, 2026 10:57 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Free tax filing is underway in Santa Barbara County, but the process looks a little different this… Continue Reading

Love Is Wild at the Santa Barbara Zoo This Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2026 10:54 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Love is in the air at the Santa Barbara Zoo this Valentine’s Day. The zoo is celebrating with special keeper talks… Continue Reading

SBCC Opens Renovated Radiography Lab to Train Future Imaging Professionals

February 11, 2026 11:55 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara City College has unveiled its newly renovated Radiography Lab, giving students updated space and… Continue Reading

Cottage Health Expands Pediatric Care in Santa Barbara

February 10, 2026 11:54 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Cottage Health is reorganizing pediatric services in Santa Barbara with the opening of its new Grotenhuis Pediatric… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Public Library Kicks Off I Love My Library Campaign

February 7, 2026 7:31 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. )KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Public Library's I Love My Library campaign has kicked off. The library encourages the… Continue Reading

From Shelter to Sky: Ventura County Rescue Dogs Train to Deploy by Air

February 6, 2026 11:24 am Patricia Martellotti

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s a big day for several search dogs in Camarillo. They’re learning to board an aircraft and deploy by air when… Continue Reading

The Last Witnesses: Holocaust Survivors Defy Time in a Digital Age

February 5, 2026 11:48 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Not long ago, millions were taken from their homes — and never came back. “Bombs were falling, so as a… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Property Owners to Decide on First Fee Hike in Nearly 30 Years

February 3, 2026 10:27 am Patricia Martellotti

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Carpinteria property owners are being asked to vote on new assessment fees to fund city landscaping and maintain coastal… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Foundation invites local nonprofits to apply for its 2026 grant programs

February 2, 2026 11:10 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Foundation is inviting local nonprofits to apply for its 2026 grant programs. The funding is… Continue Reading

Girls Inc. Calls Team USA Match a “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Experience in Santa Barbara

January 29, 2026 10:12 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Girls from Girls Inc. Santa Barbara got an unforgettable experience watching the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team… Continue Reading

San Marcos Health Careers Academy Students Secure Guaranteed Admission to Westmont

January 28, 2026 11:05 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For San Marcos Health Careers Academy students, college just got a little closer. "So we’re very excited that… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Humane Clears Up Cat Declawing Law Confusion

January 27, 2026 10:53 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - California’s new cat declawing ban is sparking worry among some pet owners, but Santa Barbara Humane wants to set it… Continue Reading

Local Program Prepares Community Leaders for Climate Action in Santa Barbara

January 26, 2026 10:27 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is launching its next Climate Stewards course this week, training local… Continue Reading

SBCC Nears Finish Line on Physical Educations and Athletics Demolition

January 23, 2026 11:56 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Demolition at Santa Barbara City College’s Physical Education and Athletics building is almost complete and remains on… Continue Reading

Nominations Open for Santa Barbara Person of the Year

January 22, 2026 11:45 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 83rd annual Person of the Year award. The honor… Continue Reading

Exploding Hunger Crisis Hits Santa Barbara Food Rescue

January 22, 2026 11:29 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A local nonprofit races to rescue surplus produce and deliver it to families in need as hunger rises across the… Continue Reading