Love is in the Air at the Music Academy of the West
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For the first time in two decades, the Music Academy of the West is once again booking weddings.
The expansion and… Continue Reading
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Textbook Tribulations: UC Santa Barbara Students Hold Press Conference to Address High Cost of Books
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—UC Santa Barbara first year Student Mar Lopez is fighting an uphill battle, and she’s hoping to turn the page.
“I… Continue Reading
Guadalupe Awarded Valuable State Grant Continuing Run of Positive Accomplishments
The City of Guadalupe has experienced a recent wave of significant accomplishments over the past several months, including just being awarded an… Continue Reading
State watchdog and District Attorney’s Office dismiss Supervisor’s allegations against opponent
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A statewide watchdog and county prosecutor have found that allegations of campaign finance violations filed… Continue Reading
Change Is Here: New Workplace Laws Affect Santa Barbara Businesses
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Change isn’t coming — it’s here.
And for small businesses across Santa Barbara, that change is hitting hard.
“I… Continue Reading
Tip from the public results in arrest in connection with Nipomo grocery store theft earlier this month
NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – Thanks to a tip, a 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the theft of about $4000 worth of liquor from a local… Continue Reading
Annual Buellton Wine & Chili Festival Returns to the Central Coast
Below is a press release from Discover Buellton regarding the annual Buellton Wine & Chili Festival taking place next month!
BUELLTON, CA… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Police Department holds community gathering to discuss traffic issues
The Santa Maria Police Department held a casual gathering Thursday morning to discuss traffic issues and concerns with community… Continue Reading
Attorney General sues Trump Administration over selective energy investment terminations
SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – California's Attorney General is co-leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its… Continue Reading
Lompoc Dishes Up New Options For 2026 Restaurant Week
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc Chamber of Commerce is highlighting two new options for dining out during this year’s Restaurant Week.
There… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Women’s Fund Commits $1.3 Million to Strengthen Families
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Non-profits here in Santa Barbara County will be getting an extra helping hand this year.
The Women’s Fund of… Continue Reading
Two people and five dogs rescued from rising waters in the Salinas Riverbed Wednesday
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – Two people and five dogs were rescued from the Salinas Riverbed after they were trapped by rising waters south of the… Continue Reading
Assemblymember Macedo requests legislative audit of state’s high-speed rail project
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – Last week, Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo filed a formal request to audit the state's High-Speed Rail Authority Project… Continue Reading
Opponent accused of campaign finance violation by SLO County District 4 Supervisor
San Luis Obispo County District 4 Supervisor Jimmy Paulding has accused opponent Adam Verdin of violating campaign finance… Continue Reading
Oceano Memorial Park Playground Will Soon Get A Long Deserved Face Lift
OCEANO, Calif. (KEYT) - Long-awaited improvements are coming to the playground at Oceano Memorial Park.
A brief groundbreaking was held this… Continue Reading
California Sen. Adam Schiff visits new Guadalupe school, senior center
Sen. Adam Schiff of California spent part of Tuesday in Guadalupe, where he toured the city's newest school, as well as its senior… Continue Reading
Heavy rain creates dangerous road conditions across Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — A two vehicle crash around 9 AM Monday shut down Highway 126 between Fillmore and Santa Paula. Multiple crews… Continue Reading
Lompoc Restaurant Week 2026 officially underway
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Lompoc's annual restaurant week is officially underway for 2026, running until Feb. 22nd.
Diners have options to try… Continue Reading
Highway 1 closed from Ragged Point Inn to just south of Monterrey County’s Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Department of Transportation has closed Highway 1 from Ragged Point Inn to one mile south of… Continue Reading
Cottage Health Opens Pathway to Medical Careers at San Marcos High in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - There’s a new healthcare pipeline taking shape at San Marcos High School.
“We are very excited about our… Continue Reading