Ryder Christ
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Earl Warren Showgrounds is set for a major transformation after board members unanimously voted Thursday to move… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Warns of Budget Cuts as Sheriff Costs Climb
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Carpinteria leaders are warning that the city’s budget is under increasing pressure, with law enforcement costs… Continue Reading
AI and Art: Santa Barbara at the Crossroads of Imagination and Innovation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Artificial intelligence is no longer just the realm of labs and start-ups. In Santa Barbara, it’s reshaping how… Continue Reading
College students turn to BridgeUSA for dialogue in an era of political division
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has highlighted the nation’s deep political divide and renewed… Continue Reading
Seated Exercises Help Seniors Stay Strong, Flexible, and Independent
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Staying active doesn't always mean breaking a sweat at the gym. For older adults, even simple seated movements can… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Rental Inspection Lawsuit: Landlords Sue Santa Barbara County as Students Return
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A group of Isla Vista landlords is suing Santa Barbara County over a new rental inspection program, claiming it forces… Continue Reading
Newsom Expands CHP Crime Suppression Statewide, But What About the Central Coast?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a major statewide expansion of California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams,… Continue Reading
More Than a Meal: California Senior Nutrition Programs Feed Health and Connection
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Senior Nutrition Programs across California are serving more than food, they are building health and community.
“Meals are… Continue Reading
Labor Day 2025 Travel: Record Flyers, Cheaper Gas, and Heavy Traffic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Labor Day weekend is known as one of the busiest travel times of the year, and Central Coast residents are joining millions… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Celebrates Pacific Pride Festival as Foundation Marks 50 Years
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands gathered at Chase Palm Park on Saturday for the annual Pacific Pride Festival, a day filled with music, food,… Continue Reading
Friday Football Focus Kicks Off 40th Season Under the Lights
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A new high school football season kicks off Friday night across the Central Coast, and with it comes a milestone for a local… Continue Reading
Zombie Loans, Deed Theft and Vacant Land Scams: How Fraudsters Target Homeowners
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Imagine discovering you owe a loan you never knew existed or that someone just sold your land without your knowledge. Local… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Unified Students Return to Class Amid ICE Safety Concerns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands of students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District returned to class Monday as district leaders pledged to… Continue Reading
Trump, Zelensky Discuss Possible Trilateral Summit With Putin
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday there is a “reasonable chance” of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine if he can bring together Ukrainian… Continue Reading
Trump and Putin Leave Alaska Summit with Promise of Progress — But No Deal
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday described their high-stakes summit in Alaska as productive,… Continue Reading
Unity Shoppe’s Back-to-School Program Helps Hundreds of Local Kids Start the Year Prepared
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Hundreds of children in Santa Barbara County will start the school year with new backpacks, supplies, clothing, and shoes… Continue Reading
Carbajal Pressed on Gaza Stance at Santa Maria Town Hall
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Congressman Salud Carbajal faced pointed questions about his position on the war in Gaza during a town hall meeting at Allan… Continue Reading
Sheriff Brown Won’t Respond to Carbajal’s Immigration Letter — What Would You Ask Him?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown has declined to comment on a letter from Congressman Salud Carbajal that calls on him… Continue Reading
Alan Parsons Donates Signed Guitar to Support One805LIVE! for First Responders
MONTECITO, Calif. – Legendary music producer Alan Parsons is helping lead preparations for the One805LIVE! benefit concert supporting first… Continue Reading
Trump Rollback on Offshore Wind Zones Sparks Backlash, But Morro Bay Project Remains Intact
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — On Wednesday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) rescinded all designated federal Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the… Continue Reading