SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Tennis Club is celebrating a Men’s ‘B’ Team Interclub Championship tonight. They capped off an undefeated season in the final round of the playoffs with a 3-2 win against Yacht club Thursday night. Each team won two matches with it coming down to a well played contest on
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A week long rock band camp wrapped up with a concert in front of friends and family at a refurbished Jensen Music Lessons on De La Vina Street. Teen students were led by a former student who took lessons at Jensen’s herself years ago. The group learned and played songs together
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ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – The Woman’s Club of Arroyo Grande awarded scholarships to local students today. They gathered at an annual luncheon to be recognized. A total of 14 scholarships worth a combined $24,000 were handed out. Eight college scholarships went to high school seniors, four to previously awarded continuing college students, and two were
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SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – The U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Master Yun at a ceremony in Costa Mesa Saturday, honoring him as Leading Martial Arts Master of the Year. Master Yun also received special recognition for his expertise in Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Yun Chao Zhang has practiced martial arts for more than
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Fans have a connection with Adam Sandler forged over dozens of films over three decades like Happy Gilmore from 1996 and it’s popular sequel released in 2025. Many of those fans lined up behind the barricades around the Arlington Theatre to see the star who came around to greet them on
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Rain or shine, early morning or late at night, pickleball players will soon have a place to dink and smash away. According to a news release, The Picklr Santa Barbara is under construction at the former site of Bed Bath and Beyond in the Fairview Shopping Center in Goleta. The facility
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Internationally acclaimed musician Jake Shimabukuro performed a free ukulele concert for school kids at the Arlington Theatre Wednesday morning. Hundreds of 4-6th graders were bussed in from around the area, and they joyfully sang along to a number of songs. Shimabukuro told the students he began playing ukulele at age
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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 sound? While the concept may seem too good to be true, it has been shown to work in a controlled setting. Now, a new company, lead by
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The One805Live! concert to benefit local first responders rocked along the coastline tonight. Some famous neighbors stopped by Kevin Costner’s Summerland estate to support the fundraiser.Country music superstar Trisha Yearwood played Santa Barbara for the first time ever, the day after her birthday. She was introduced by Maria Shriver who
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SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (KEYT) – The new Art Labbé gallery in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone hosted a grand opening celebration Thursday night with a special exhibition. Liberté showcases pieces from a neurodivergent art and poetry contest. The theme is ‘This is Me,’ celebrating the individuality of artists with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Art Labbé offers free
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A new art gallery is opening soon in Santa Barbara that will feature works from neurodivergent artists. “We’re calling all neurodiverse and special needs artists to submit an entry,” Art Labbé Santa Barbara Executive Director, Nathaniel Grotenhuis said. “This year’s theme is called, ‘This is Me.’ It’s a self-reflection, a self-portrait
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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 – Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment.” The UCSB graduate is a former television news anchor and reporter who will speak at a Communication Department event at the all-Gaucho
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Pomona College Professor Char Miller appeared live on News Channel 3-12 to talk about the impacts and increasing frequency and force of wildfires in the west. Miller is the W. M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History at Pomona College, Claremont, California. His recent writings include, “Natural Consequences: Intimate Essays
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Millions of Californians were rattled today by the largest earthquake to hit the state in several years. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humbolt County this morning. The quake triggered a temporary tsunami warning for millions of people. Dozens of aftershocks followed. It’s the largest California quake since
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Local businesses are partnering with the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department to collect and deliver gifts to kids this holiday season. We spoke with Martin Meraz about Operation Christmas Angel. Four SLO County businesses have put up Christmas trees adorned with wish lists from kids. Customers can help purchase
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara Superior court approved mediator, Elizabeth Esrey appeared live on the NewsChannel 3-12 Be Mindful broadcast to talk about post-election emotions. She offers tips on how to move forward, and how to have peaceful and productive discussions with those who we disagree with.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Election conspiracies threatened the 2020 election and experts are warning of similar dangers in 2024. How did we get here and what can we do to protect our elections and reassure people the process is fair and legal? Cal State Dominguez Hills Assistant Political Science Professor Julien Labarre has studied the
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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 p.m. at Kevin Costner’s estate in Carpinteria.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – September is Suicide Prevention Month. Numerous resources are available to help people in need, and guide people on ways to have honest and safe conversations about mental health. San Luis Obispo County Suicide Prevention Coordinator Brita Connelly appeared live on News Channel 3-12. She talked about ways the community can
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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 experiment.
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