Ryder Christ, Author at News Channel 3-12

Earl Warren Showgrounds Master Plan Moves Forward Despite Community Pushback

October 10, 2025 1:35 pm Ryder Christ

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

September 30, 2025 12:45 pm Ryder Christ

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

September 29, 2025 2:17 pm Ryder Christ

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

September 22, 2025 1:18 pm Ryder Christ

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

September 18, 2025 12:06 pm Ryder Christ

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

September 2, 2025 5:10 pm Ryder Christ

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?

August 29, 2025 12:53 pm Ryder Christ

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

August 28, 2025 3:53 pm Ryder Christ

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

August 28, 2025 3:04 pm Ryder Christ, Ivania Montes

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

August 25, 2025 12:04 pm Ryder Christ

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

August 22, 2025 6:41 pm Ryder Christ, Mike Klan

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

August 22, 2025 6:13 pm Ryder Christ

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

August 21, 2025 12:47 pm Ryder Christ, Ivania Montes

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

August 18, 2025 11:24 am Ryder Christ

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

August 15, 2025 10:32 am Ryder Christ

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

August 14, 2025 3:48 pm Ryder Christ

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

August 8, 2025 5:25 pm Ryder Christ

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?

August 7, 2025 12:58 pm Ryder Christ

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

August 7, 2025 11:28 am Ryder Christ

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

July 30, 2025 4:58 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — On Wednesday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) rescinded all designated federal Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the… Continue Reading