Patricia Martellotti, Author at News Channel 3-12

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

Santa Barbara Walkout Marks Protest Over Trump’s Return to Power

January 20, 2026 12:49 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Students, educators, and community members across Santa Barbara are expected to walk out of classes and workplaces to protest… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Humane Expands Walk-In Vaccine Clinics

January 19, 2026 11:35 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara Humane is expanding access to preventive pet care through its weekly walk-in vaccine clinics, offering a… Continue Reading

AI Expert Discusses Intelligence at Santa Barbara Schools

January 16, 2026 12:33 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A presentation by Zack Kass at SB Middle School is bringing parents and educators together for a discussion on how… Continue Reading

March, Memory, and Meaning: UCSB Launches MLK Day Weekend with Historic Campus Tribute

January 15, 2026 11:55 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Eternal Flame set the tone — a quiet moment of reflection at the heart of… Continue Reading

Sticky Crisis: Record Number of Local Animals Injured by Glue Traps in Santa Barbara

January 14, 2026 11:39 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The cost of glue traps is showing up at wildlife rescue doors in Santa Barbara. “We’re seeing a lot of glue trapped… Continue Reading

Snow Leopard Layan Becomes Kid Favorite at Santa Barbara Zoo

January 14, 2026 11:37 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Layan, a 9-year-old snow leopard at the Santa Barbara Zoo, is quickly winning over young visitors. He arrived from… Continue Reading

Hope School District Implements State Training Requirement for All Volunteers

January 13, 2026 11:39 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Volunteers at Hope School District are adjusting to a new rule before stepping on… Continue Reading

From Scraps to Soil: Goleta Foodbank Turns Leftovers Into Fertile Ground

January 12, 2026 11:53 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - At the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s South County facility in Goleta, yesterday’s leftovers are finding a new… Continue Reading

Kamala Harris Surprises Crowd at Historic Senate Swearing-In in Santa Barbara

January 9, 2026 5:12 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance in Santa Barbara to help mark a historic milestone… Continue Reading

From Homelessness to Hopeful: How One Mom is Rebuilding Her Life Through St. Vincent’s Support Program

January 9, 2026 10:28 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Barbara, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara, Calif. (KEYT) - After months of uncertainty, wondering if she and her child would ever have a safe… Continue Reading

FBI’s Surveillance of MLK Explored in Santa Barbara Screening

January 9, 2026 10:26 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara will mark Martin Luther King Jr. week, January 15–19, with a screening of the documentary MLK… Continue Reading

Indoor Pickleball Center in Goleta Moves Closer to Opening

January 8, 2026 11:46 am Patricia Martellotti

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - An indoor pickleball center planned for Goleta is one step closer to becoming a reality, as new video shows construction now… Continue Reading

Volunteers Needed for Free Tax Help Program in Santa Barbara

January 8, 2026 11:10 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (KEYT) - Volunteers in Santa Barbara are needed to help local families with their taxes this filing season. The VITA program… Continue Reading