SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The Earl Warren Showgrounds is set for a major transformation after board members unanimously voted Thursday to move forward with a new master plan. But the decision has sparked concern among members of the equestrian community who say they’ve been left out of the conversation. “We have all given our
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Carpinteria leaders are warning that the city’s budget is under increasing pressure, with law enforcement costs consuming a large share of local resources. At Monday night’s State of the City address, City Manager Michael Ramirez said the city’s contract with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office costs $6.5 million and now
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Artificial intelligence is no longer just the realm of labs and start-ups. In Santa Barbara, it’s reshaping how artists, architects, and scientists think about creation itself. Not as a replacement for human imagination, but as an expansion of it. A Tool for Artists and Scientists Dr. JoAnn Kuchera-Morin, director of
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has highlighted the nation’s deep political divide and renewed attention on efforts to reduce polarization. The House recently passed a resolution honoring Kirk and condemning political violence. The measure passed 310-58, with all Republicans and 95 Democrats voting yes. Another 58 Democrats voted
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Staying active doesn’t always mean breaking a sweat at the gym. For older adults, even simple seated movements can bring big benefits like easing pain, boosting energy, and helping maintain independence. At 86, Lillian Smith is proof of that. Just two years ago, arthritis in her knees left her nearly
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A group of Isla Vista landlords is suing Santa Barbara County over a new rental inspection program, claiming it forces property owners to break state law and infringes on tenants’ constitutional rights. The Isla Vista Rental Property Owners’ Association filed the complaint after supervisors approved a one-year pilot program requiring
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a major statewide expansion of California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams, though the Central and South Coast is not currently included in the rollout. “The CHP-Coastal Division, which includes San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, is not part of this deployment,” said Jordan
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Senior Nutrition Programs across California are serving more than food, they are building health and community. “Meals are very important. A lot of times people don’t realize how important a meal is, but it could be that one thing that brings a smile to your day,” said Connie Nakano, Assistant Director
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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 nationwide in taking to the skies and the roads. For many, it’s one last getaway before summer comes to an end. Road congestion expected to peak Friday AAA projects
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands gathered at Chase Palm Park on Saturday for the annual Pacific Pride Festival, a day filled with music, food, performances and a strong message of community and inclusion. This year’s celebration also honored the Pacific Pride Foundation, which is marking its 50th anniversary of serving the Central Coast LGBTQ+ community.
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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 tradition. Friday Football Focus returns to KEYT NewsChannel 3 for its 40th season of covering the region’s biggest games. The long-running show has been part of five decades
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Imagine discovering you owe a loan you never knew existed or that someone just sold your land without your knowledge. Local and federal officials are warning that so-called “zombie loans,” deed theft, and vacant lot scams are on the rise, putting homeowners and land buyers at risk. “Unresolved loans and vacant
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands of students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District returned to class Monday as district leaders pledged to prioritize both safety and learning in the new school year. Superintendent Hilda Maldonado said the district is addressing concerns from families, including fears about the potential presence of federal immigration agents on
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday there is a “reasonable chance” of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine if he can bring together Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin for a trilateral meeting. Speaking alongside Zelensky in the Oval Office, Trump did not rule out sending U.S. troops to Ukraine to help
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday described their high-stakes summit in Alaska as productive, signaling potential progress toward a Ukraine cease-fire but offering no concrete details and breaking with diplomatic tradition by declining to take questions from reporters afterward. The closed-door talks, the first face-to-face meeting between the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Hundreds of children in Santa Barbara County will start the school year with new backpacks, supplies, clothing, and shoes through Unity Shoppe’s annual Back-to-School Shoppe. The nonprofit’s General Store has been transformed for August into a dedicated school supply center, where families in need can choose items free of charge. Executive
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Congressman Salud Carbajal faced pointed questions about his position on the war in Gaza during a town hall meeting at Allan Hancock College on Thursday night. The discussion came as Gaza’s death toll surpassed 61,000 since October 2023, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, and humanitarian agencies warn that
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown has declined to comment on a letter from Congressman Salud Carbajal that calls on him to speak out against what Carbajal describes as “the violent and militarized mass deportation campaign” carried out by the Trump Administration. Carbajal released the letter on July 25. A spokesperson
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MONTECITO, Calif. – Legendary music producer Alan Parsons is helping lead preparations for the One805LIVE! benefit concert supporting first responders and mental health services—and he’s donating a signed acoustic guitar as part of a giveaway to raise awareness for the cause. Parsons, known for his iconic work on Abbey Road, Let It Be, and The
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — On Wednesday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) rescinded all designated federal Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, rolling back more than 3.5 million acres previously set aside for offshore wind development, including areas off the California coast. Despite the sweeping rollback, the decision will not
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