Santa Barbara honors World War II veteran Arthur Petersen
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara is honoring the life and service of World War II veteran Arthur Max Petersen.
The 102-year-old served during… Continue Reading
Possible Changes to Head Start Programs Raises Concern in Local Families
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Local leaders are raising concerns about proposed federal changes to the Head Start program and how they could affect… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Recruiting Volunteers to Help Prepare Local Parks for El Niño
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The City of Santa Barbara is looking for volunteers to help get local parks ready for El Niño.
Crews are working to… Continue Reading
Historic Ventura Mission Gets $1 Million Federal Grant for Storm Repairs
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - For decades, moisture has been trapped behind layers of plaster at Mission Basilica San Buenaventura.
Recent storms made… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Workshop Shows Business Owners They Don’t Have to do it Alone
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Many small business owners reach a point where they are still handling nearly every decision themselves.
A Santa… Continue Reading
Olympic Speed Skater Hits the Ice in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - Olympic speed skater Viktor Thorup will visit Ice in Paradise in Goleta for an afternoon focused on training, recovery and… Continue Reading
New Student Wellness Space Opens at Santa Barbara High
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara High School has opened a new Wellness Center.
It's designed to give students a place to step away… Continue Reading
Decade-Hidden Art Collection Resurfaces in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A collection of artwork kept out of public view for more than a decade is resurfacing in Santa Barbara.
ArtLabbé is… Continue Reading
Direct Relief Sends Emergency Medical Aid to Hawai’i Ahead of Hurricane Nolo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief is sending another round of emergency medical supplies to Hawaiʻi as Hurricane Nolo… Continue Reading
Santa Rosa Island Boat Ride Turns Into Front-Row Wildlife Show
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A trip to Santa Rosa Island delivered more than an island view.
Warmer ocean conditions helped bring a colorful mix… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Leader Honored for Helping Support Colombian Communities
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara community leader Jackie Gilbert is being honored for work supporting families in Colombia.
Her… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Highlights Creek & Runoff Risks Ahead of Winter Storms
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara is drawing attention to local waterways as winter weather approaches.
The community's annual Creek… Continue Reading
Fifth Grader Turns Orca Encounters Into Ocean Learning for Kids
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A Santa Barbara fifth grader is turning her fascination with orcas into something other kids and families can… Continue Reading
Mezcal Fundraiser Helps Fuel Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Programs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A Santa Barbara fundraiser is bringing people together over mezcal while helping support local museum programs.
The… Continue Reading
Monte Vista Elementary Students Expand Environmental Projects Across Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A student-led environmental club at Monte Vista Elementary School is marking its first year by expanding projects… Continue Reading
New Nine-Acre Garden Space Opens in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A nine-acre property along Foothill Road in Carpinteria has been transformed into a new garden space.
The site now… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Rotary Members Prepare Avocado Festival Fundraiser
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Members of the Carpinteria Rotary Club are preparing for one of the city’s largest annual celebrations.
The group… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Airport Named “Best Small Airport” Finalist
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - For many travelers, flying out of Santa Barbara Airport means starting the trip closer to home.
“It’s super… Continue Reading
Electric Vehicle Push Brings Test Drives and Charging Information to Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Electric vehicles are getting a closer look on the Central Coast as local drivers weigh costs, charging access and whether… Continue Reading
Growing Pickleball Demand Brings Changes to Goleta’s Only Indoor Facility
GOLETA, Calif. — Growing interest in pickleball is bringing changes to Goleta’s only indoor facility.
The former Picklr at the Fairview Shopping… Continue Reading