Scott Hennessee, Author at News Channel 3-12

A New Look to Fire Prevention: How A Local Man is Knocking Out Flames with Sound

October 16, 2025 10:09 am Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – What if there were a way to put out fire without water, foam, or any other substance? What if it could be done with… Continue Reading

One805Live! Concert Supports First Responders; Oprah, Harry and Meghan Attend

September 20, 2025 10:29 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The One805Live! concert to benefit local first responders rocked along the coastline tonight. Some famous neighbors… Continue Reading

Art Labbé gallery opens with special exhibition

September 19, 2025 6:05 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (KEYT) - The new Art Labbé gallery in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone hosted a grand opening celebration Thursday night with a… Continue Reading

Neurodivergent art and poetry contest for new Art Labbé gallery in Santa Barbara Funk Zone

August 6, 2025 3:02 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A new art gallery is opening soon in Santa Barbara that will feature works from neurodivergent artists. "We're calling all… Continue Reading

Communication Coach Angela Chee interview on ways to thrive in an uncertain world

April 25, 2025 6:00 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Communication expert Angela Chee visited the News Channel 3-12 studio to talk about her new book, "The Power of the Only -… Continue Reading

Char Miller interview: Professor of Environmental Analysis and History talks about Wildfires

January 9, 2025 6:15 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Pomona College Professor Char Miller appeared live on News Channel 3-12 to talk about the impacts and increasing frequency… Continue Reading

UCSB Earth Sciences Professor interview on the 7.0 earthquake

December 5, 2024 10:52 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Millions of Californians were rattled today by the largest earthquake to hit the state in several years. A 7.0 magnitude… Continue Reading

Operation Christmas Angel delivers gifts to kids in San Luis Obispo County

November 13, 2024 5:58 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Local businesses are partnering with the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department to collect and deliver gifts to kids… Continue Reading

Be Mindful: Mediator Elizabeth Esrey interview on processing and talking politics post-election

November 7, 2024 9:38 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara Superior court approved mediator, Elizabeth Esrey appeared live on the NewsChannel 3-12 Be Mindful broadcast to… Continue Reading

Tackling election misinformation

October 25, 2024 9:09 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Election conspiracies threatened the 2020 election and experts are warning of similar dangers in 2024. How did we get here… Continue Reading

One805Live! fundraising concert featuring Pink and Kenny Loggins at Kevin Costner estate

September 20, 2024 11:17 am Scott Hennessee

Tonight is the big night to support Santa Barbara County first responders, and have a lot of fun. The One805Live! concert gets underway Friday at 4… Continue Reading

Suicide prevention resources

September 11, 2024 5:53 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - September is Suicide Prevention Month. Numerous resources are available to help people in need, and guide people on ways to… Continue Reading

UCSB Sedgwick Reserve survives Lake Fire; researchers study fire’s effects

August 19, 2024 11:44 am Scott Hennessee

Fire behavior is one of the many things researchers study at the UCSB Sedgwick Reserve, but the recent Lake Fire was more than a scientific… Continue Reading

Veterans Resource Fair July 13 in Nipomo

July 10, 2024 6:00 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - The next Veterans Resource Fair in San Luis Obispo County is Saturday, July 13th. The event will take place from 10… Continue Reading

Sun Bucks provides free food to kids

July 3, 2024 6:09 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - Sun Bucks is a new program in California that provides access to food for kids in the summertime. Families will get… Continue Reading

Mussel Dogs help inspect boats at Lopez Lake

June 12, 2024 6:00 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - Boats entering Lopez Lake this Father's Day weekend will be inspected by park rangers and specially trained dogs.… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County taps reserves for $15.6 million budget deficit

June 5, 2024 6:02 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - San Luis Obispo County Supervisors passed a balanced budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Facing a $15.6 million… Continue Reading

‘Welcome Home Village’ gets final approval in San Luis Obispo

May 23, 2024 5:44 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - An 80-unit supportive housing community has been given the green light by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors.… Continue Reading

SLO County homeless count shows numbers drop

May 8, 2024 5:55 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - The homeless count conducted at the end of January showed 1171 people experiencing homelessness in San Luis Obispo… Continue Reading

Be Mindful live interview: UCSB Psychology Professor Maryam Kia-Keating

May 2, 2024 9:27 pm Scott Hennessee

UCSB professor talks about processing war, talking with children about it, and the protests on college… Continue Reading