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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Paseo Nuevo redevelopment project got the green light at the Santa Barbara City Council meeting where yes votes… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Replenish Emergency Reserves
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The city of Santa Barbara County is getting closer to approving a budget and has not given up on trying to… Continue Reading
South Coast Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting Encourages Residents to Plan Ahead
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Wildfire preparedness is now a hot topic year-round and as recent fires have shown living near the ocean doesn't… Continue Reading
Protest Held in Ventura to “Reclaim Our Flag”
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Some people celebrated Flag Day with a protest.
A rally called "Reclaiming Our Flag" took part near the Ventura County… Continue Reading
Vets Set Sail Thanks to ‘Disabled Veterans Sail’ Day
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The Channel Islands Yacht Club (CIYC) hosted its 14th annual 'Disabled Veterans Sail' Day.
More than 20 skippers in… Continue Reading
Boots & Brews Fills Plaza Park in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Boots & Brews Country Music Festival filled Plaza Park in Ventura.
Festival-goers brought out their cowboy hats and… Continue Reading
Circus Vargas is back with “Masquerade”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) It's opening weekend for Circus Vargas at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
The circus is at the Earl… Continue Reading
Juno The Klepto Kat celebrates “Kleptoversary”
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local cat lovers may have seen viral videos of Juno The Klepto Kat.
Juno's social media fame stems from finding… Continue Reading
Island Packers’ Whale Watchers spot Blue Whales
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Whale watchers on board Island Packers cruises have been spotted blue whales.
Blue whale sightings have happened near… Continue Reading
Cookie Plug Hosts Grand Opening in Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) A ribbon cutting took place for a new Cookie Plug.
This new Cookie Plug is now open at the Rose Shopping Center in Oxnard.… Continue Reading
SBHS Hosts 151st Commencement Ceremony
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Before they turned their tassels from right to left and tossed their cap into the air at Peabody Stadium more of the… Continue Reading
La Cuesta – Alta Vista Grads Celebrate Together
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – High school students who chose to attend alternative education programs graduated together on June 10th.
La Cuesta… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Opens Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Draft Ordinances to 30-Day Public Comment Period
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Renters and landlords waited patiently to hear the last Santa Barbara City Council agenda item on Tuesday.
At issue… Continue Reading
UCSB Class of 2026 Continues Grad Photo Tradition at Henley Gate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) There are more than 6700 students in UCSB's Class of 2026 and there is a good chance most of them took grad photos at… Continue Reading
Ringo Starr rocks Vina Robles Amphitheater
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) Ringo Starr gave an all star performance in Paso Robles.
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band played the Vina Robles… Continue Reading
McConnell’s Ice Cream Recognized in People Magazine
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Central Coast-born, McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, is featured in the latest issue of People Magazine.
The June 15th… Continue Reading
“Art For Justice” Auction Held for Immigrant Relief
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A fundraiser for Immigrant Relief included music by the Brasscals at Topa Topa Brewery in Santa Barbara.
The band… Continue Reading
Seniors Look Picture Perfect in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Senior photos line the avenues of Carpinteria.
It is a tradition.
Class of 2026 senior photos have been turned into… Continue Reading
Triton Academy grads turn their tassels
CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) Triton Academy is celebrating a graduation.
The Triton Academy in Camarillo serves students with autism.
The Ventura… Continue Reading
Insect Festival brings bugs and more to Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The 6th annual Insect Festival included a lot more than insects.
Thousands of people enjoyed the festival in Plaza Park that… Continue Reading