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SANTA BARBARAM Calif. (KEYT) ⁃ The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation is helping Habitat for Humanity get its new ReStore on State Street… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Artist’s Peace Crane Takes Flight on New USPS Stamp
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A simple piece of paper is carrying a message far beyond the classroom.
Third graders at Foothill Elementary in… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Announces New Location at Rosewood Miramar Beach
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Sheriff is moving to a new location at Caruso’s Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel on Wednesday,… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Workshop Turns Phones Into AI Assistants
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Participants in WorkZones’ first AI Builders SB workshop are creating personalized AI agents using only their… Continue Reading
Local Singer Performs National Anthem for UCSB Graduates
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A familiar Santa Barbara voice helped open UC Santa Barbara’s commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Kiki Reyes… Continue Reading
Free Lunch Program Returns to Santa Barbara Library for the Summer
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Free USDA-funded lunches for children and teens are now being served in Santa Barbara through the summer.
The… Continue Reading
Direct Relief Expands Congo Ebola Response As Routine Care Becomes Strained
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo are putting growing pressure on already fragile health… Continue Reading
Community Environmental Council Rallies Community for Blood Drive in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - An environmental nonprofit is preparing for two community-focused events in Santa Barbara this month.
The Community… Continue Reading
80 Years in the Making: UCSB Graduate Finally Earns Ph.D.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A sudden computer crash nearly erased Alex Fabros’ dream of earning a doctorate when his dissertation vanished 25… Continue Reading
ShelterBox USA Mobilizes After Major Earthquake Rattles the Philippines
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A Santa Barbara-based disaster relief agency is responding after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the… Continue Reading
Goleta Softball Team Makes Nationals, Girls Sports on the Rise
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - Girls sports continue to grow nationwide, and one Goleta softball team is riding that momentum all the way to… Continue Reading
Local Studio Brings Family-Focused Art Programs to Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A long-time State Street art studio is expanding its reach with new family programming in Santa Barbara.
The… Continue Reading
$2.4 Million Program Builds New Route Into Teaching in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A new partnership on the South Coast is aiming to bring more future teachers into local classrooms while addressing… Continue Reading
Old-School Game Builds Connection for Santa Barbara Kids
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara kids are trading screen time for something far more hands-on — one shot at a time.
A longtime local… Continue Reading
Local Community Training To Help with Eviction Prevention & Housing Stability
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - SB ACT is hosting a community training focused on eviction prevention and housing stability.
The workshop is… Continue Reading
Election Day: Hart and Domingues Rematch for Assembly Seat
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) - Voters in the 37th Assembly District are deciding a closely watched race between incumbent Gregg Hart and… Continue Reading
Flame of Hope Passes Through UC Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Southern California made its way through South Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Local Animal Rescue Partnership Offers Free Microchips Ahead of July 4th
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara County Animal Services is partnering with C.A.R.E.4Paws to provide free pet microchips throughout June… Continue Reading
Casa Del Herrero Expands Native Planting Efforts With New Grant
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - Casa Del Herrero is growing its conservation efforts with help from a local garden organization.
The Garden Club of… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Officers Step Into Serving Roles for Special Olympics Fundraiser
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara County law enforcement officers are taking on a different kind of shift tonight serving dinner to… Continue Reading