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Gil Rosas performs benefit concert for Center for Successful Aging in Santa Barbara

February 15, 2026 8:38 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Pianist Gil Rosas performed an encore show full of romantic songs on the day after Valentine's Day. Fans filled… Continue Reading

Falcon 9 launch of 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB scheduled for Saturday

February 13, 2026 4:51 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of 24 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is scheduled from Vandenberg… Continue Reading

Fans Fawn over Film Festival Fave: Michael B. Jordan is “Outstanding”

February 13, 2026 2:31 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Fans went crazy once they caught a glimpse of Michael B. Jordan. It was a sold out tribute with roughly 2,000 people in… Continue Reading

Film Festival Fashion Favorites: A-Listers Dazzle In Santa Barbara

February 13, 2026 2:20 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The festival showcased bold colors and tailored outfits, especially at the Virtuosos Award ceremony. “Other than the… Continue Reading

Sustainability In Festivals Becoming a Trend in Santa Barbara County and Across the Nation

February 13, 2026 11:03 am John Palminteri

Sustainable events are a priority in 2026. That's being discussed at the three-day FestForum in Santa… Continue Reading

FestForums brings festival creators together in Santa Barbara

February 11, 2026 1:01 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A three-day conference for festival creators, known as FestForums, got underway at the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Bands Can Now Apply to Perform at Concerts in the Park

February 11, 2026 5:34 pm John Palminteri

Band applications are being accepted for the annual Concerts in the Park in Santa Barbara. There are four weeks of shows in… Continue Reading

SBIFF Honors Hollywood’s Most Outstanding Directors

February 9, 2026 11:46 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Rain didn't keep people away from hearing from directors. The weather just added drama of the arrivals of… Continue Reading

Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites scheduled from Vandenberg SFB Wednesday morning

February 10, 2026 11:44 am Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg SFB for 24 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is… Continue Reading

Psychologically Charged Romance to Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 10, 2026 12:38 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif (KEYT) — Imbalance is set in academia during the #MeToo era. The feature film explores power, ethics, and desire through a… Continue Reading

Firefighters Invite Community to Disco Inferno Fundraiser in Summerland

February 9, 2026 11:27 pm Tracy Lehr

SUMMERLAND, Calif. (KEYT) – Leave it to firefighters to name a fundraiser "Disco Inferno." The Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation is… Continue Reading

Gil Rosas to Perform Encore Benefit Concert

February 8, 2026 9:44 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Local musical treasure Gil Rosas has an encore performance coming up on Sunday. When Gil… Continue Reading

Black History Event Featured “Buddy” Gibson

January 31, 2026 5:26 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Former band leader "Buddy" Gibson took part in a Black History event called, "Paint My Pictures our Black American… Continue Reading

Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and More! Hollywood Talent Takes Center Stage at SBIFF’s Virtuoso Awards

February 9, 2026 12:23 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — From rising stars to industry veterans, Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Virtuosos Award night spotlights… Continue Reading

Surfers Rave about Rincon Classic 2026

February 9, 2026 12:15 am Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Wahines enjoyed some the waves in Hawaii-like weather on the final day of the Rincon Classic. Chris Keet and Surf… Continue Reading

Surf’s Up for Rincon Classic

February 7, 2026 11:59 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) Surfers of all ages from the 805 area code converged on the Rincon for the 2026 Rincon Classic. They turned… Continue Reading

Music Masterminds Make Movie Magic: K Pop Icon Ejae among honorees at Variety Artisans Awards in Santa Barbara

February 7, 2026 11:35 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Alexander Desplat gave us an unforgettable score in “Frankenstein” for which he’s nominated for an Oscar. “Shape of Water,… Continue Reading

Chopper Fest Rolls into Ventura

February 7, 2026 9:43 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Motorcycle riders rolled into Ventura for the Chopper Fest. The 22nd Annual David Mann Chopper Fest at the Ventura County… Continue Reading

Ethan Hawke Talks Sequels and Dream Roles at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 7, 2026 2:35 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Ethan Hawke is in Santa Barbara, and it’s not his first rodeo. “When I was doing my first movie, “The Explorers” I came up… Continue Reading

41st SBIFF Opens with Premiere of “A Mosquito In the Ear”

February 4, 2026 1:05 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival opened with the premiere of "A Mosquito in the Ear." It stars… Continue Reading

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