SANTA ROSA ISLAND, Calif. (KEYT) — Volunteers are racing to protect one of the world’s rarest pine forests after a massive wildfire left thousands of trees vulnerable to further damage. The Santa Rosa Island Fire burned more than 18,000 acres earlier this year, scorching hillsides and threatening the island’s unique Torrey pine population. Early assessments
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A truck crashed into a downtown Santa Barbara office building, sending a car wash employee to the hospital. The crash happened around 9:30am Thursday morning on East Canon Perdido Street. Santa Barbara police confirmed the truck drove out of a car wash, struck two parked vehicles and continued into the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Downtown Santa Barbara is filling up with music as colorful pianos invite residents and visitors to sit down and play. The annual Pianos on State event is bringing together art and music through October 19th, giving people of all ages and musical abilities a chance to perform in public. Local
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is putting a spotlight on science education as part of Earth Science Week. The museum is encouraging visitors of all ages to learn more about the planet through exhibits and educational activities. From Earth’s geological history to the natural forces that continue to change
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Downtown Santa Barbara is getting a new space where young musicians can develop their talents and share their music. The Music Academy is moving forward on a new education and performance center called ‘The Muse’ at 901 State Street. The project will bring music lessons, rehearsals and performances to one
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — A Halloween costume giveaway intended to bring joy to children from low-income families drew just 16 children this year, a sharp decline from previous years. The family behind the event believes fears surrounding immigration enforcement kept many families home. Two years ago, the giveaway served 200 children. That number dropped to 100
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara’s annual Plane Pull is looking for more teams to take on a massive challenge while supporting people with developmental disabilities. Participants will work together to pull a 140,000-pound jet, turning teamwork into an opportunity to raise money for a local cause. The event brings the community together for a
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Halloween is approaching, but business at Lane Farms has been slower than usual as recent heat and changing weather affect visits to the popular Santa Barbara pumpkin patch. The family-owned farm typically draws families looking to celebrate fall and pick out pumpkins ahead of Halloween. This season, however, warmer temperatures have
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Santa Barbara YMCA is expanding opportunities for older adults to stay active, meet people and build connections as concerns about loneliness and social isolation grow. More than 5,000 seniors participate in local YMCA programs, a number that has increased about nine percent annually over the past five years. Members can
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A young poet’s love of writing will be remembered through a special dedication at the Grace Fisher Foundation’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse. The foundation will honor Max Ritvo on Saturday, October 10, by naming its reading area Max’s Reading and Writing Nook. Ritvo died in 2016 at age 25 after battling
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Families looking for healthcare information and community support will have an opportunity to connect directly with local providers this weekend. Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is hosting its first Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 10, at Franklin Elementary School. More than 20 community organizations are expected to participate, offering information
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Fossils, minerals and discoveries about our planet will take center stage at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History during National Earth Science Week. The museum is planning a series of educational activities from October 11 through 17, inviting visitors of all ages to explore geology through interactive experiences. The
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carpinteria residents will have an opportunity to connect directly to local health and community services during CCP’s annual Health Fair on Friday, October 9. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and brings together more than 25 local organizations offering information and resources for individuals and families. A healthy cooking class
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) — Adults in Goleta have another option for routine medical care following the addition of a new primary care physician at Cottage Health. The expansion gives local residents more opportunities to establish ongoing care for preventive services, routine checkups and general health concerns. Primary care physicians play an important role in helping
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) — A volunteer project in Goleta is bringing local workers together to support families facing a medical crisis. Employees at Seek Thermal are stepping away from their usual jobs to build teddy bears for local families. “I’ve got a stuffed dog here and a lot of games so these will go to
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A vacant storefront on Cliff Drive has taken on a new role for the spooky season. Spirit Halloween has opened inside the former Rite Aid, filling the large retail space on a temporary basis. The seasonal operation brings activity back to a property that had been sitting empty. Costumes, decorations and
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) — A volunteer project in Goleta is bringing local workers together to support families facing a medical crisis. Employees at Seek Thermal are stepping away from their usual jobs to build teddy bears for local families. “I’ve got a stuffed dog here and a lot of games so these will go to
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For its second annual public art exhibition, Brave New Work 2.0 is bringing together artists and researchers right here in Santa Barbara. Through installations and interactive projects focused on climate and other environmental issues, the 3-day event will highlight art, science, and technology in a unique way. The work turns
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Hung Huynh loves basketball and competes with Special Olympics in Santa Barbara. “I’ve won gold medals in basketball tennis on bowling. Every kind of sport,” Huynh said. For Hung the medals are only part of the story. “It’s the part of the person of who I am and what I
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara residents are being asked to weigh in on the future of the city’s parks, recreation facilities and programs. The city has launched a community survey as part of its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Feedback will help identify priorities and guide future improvements across Santa Barbara’s parks and
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