Wine Lovers Head to Los Olivos for the Annual Vintners Festival & Harvest Update
The annual Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival brings wine lovers and wine makers together. There will also be a harvest update.
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Fields of Funk to Bring Music, Community, & Halloween Fun to Elings Park
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara’s Halloween-themed music festival is back with another amazing lineup, all happening right here in our backyard. Fields of Funk is annual music festival hosted at Elings Park, celebrating Halloween – Central Coast-style. Consisting of three stages, food trucks, silent disco, art installations, and food trucks, the festival brings
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Space Force’s USSF-481 Mission Scheduled To Launch From Vandenberg SFB Thursday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of the USSF-481 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E is set to launch Thursday, October 15, between 4:44 p.m. and 8:44 p.m. Pacific Time. A backup launch window has been designated for the same launch complex on the following day, Friday, October 16 starting
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Hundreds Seek Information & Services at Santa Barbara’s Senior Expo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The demand for information and services for seniors is at one of its highest levels with so many seniors living longer. It was apparent at the Family Service Agency (FSA) annual Senior Expo at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. An estimated 1,000 people were expected at the event between those attending and
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Dinosaurs at Dark to Appear at Elings Park Friday
The Academy Award movie Jurassic Park will be on a big outdoor screen at Elings Park. The 53 foot screen is one of the largest in California.
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Santa Barbara Plane Pull Seeking More Teams for Annual Fundraiser
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara’s annual Plane Pull is looking for more teams to take on a massive challenge while supporting people with developmental disabilities. Participants will work together to pull a 140,000-pound jet, turning teamwork into an opportunity to raise money for a local cause. The event brings the community together for a
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Great California ShakeOut: Cal OES Shares Earthquake Safety Tips for Central Coast Residents
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — With the Great California ShakeOut approaching, emergency officials are reminding Californians how to protect themselves during an earthquake and prepare for potential emergencies. The annual statewide earthquake drill is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m. Participants are encouraged to practice safety procedures at home, at school and at work.
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Palm Tree Festival Lights Up Polo Grounds All Weekend-Long
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Palm Tree Festival got underway on Saturday afternoon at the Santa Barbara Polo & Raquet Club in Carpinteria. DJ Toon opened the even that includes two days of music. The festival hired locals to help with security and parking. The festival headliners include The Chainsmokers, Zedd, T-Pain and Kygo. For more information visit,
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Pismo Beach Celebrates Fall with Clams, Wine and Sand Art
PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – From chowder and clams to world-class sand art and local wine, Pismo Beach is packed with events this fall that showcase the best of the Central Coast. The season kicks off October 17th and 18th with the 80th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival. The milestone event celebrates eight decades of
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Ponies by the Sea Car Show helps Guide Dogs
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Tri-County Mustang Club put the Ponies By The Sea Car Show again this October to help Guide Dogs of America. They parked their colorful cars on the grass by the boats in the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard on Sunday. Mustang lovers a car show enthusiasts and passersby had a chance
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Pink Pub Crawl toasts Breast Cancer Awareness
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Breast Cancer Awareness Month events included a Pink Pub Crawl in the Channel Island Harbor. Participants picked up pink wrist bands and map. The crawl included stops at the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, Mrs. Olson’s and the Rudder Room. They raised a glass or two to support the cause. All proceeds go
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Seaside Highland Games returns to Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Seaside Highland Games returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds for it’s 22nd event this weekend. The Gold Coast Pipe Band hosted bag pipe and drumming competitions. People also filled arena grandstands to watch heavy athletic events including the caber toss and sheaf toss. Visitors also had a chance to learn about the different
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Santa Barbara Foundation Honors Late Poet Through Special Dedication
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A young poet’s love of writing will be remembered through a special dedication at the Grace Fisher Foundation’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse. The foundation will honor Max Ritvo on Saturday, October 10, by naming its reading area Max’s Reading and Writing Nook. Ritvo died in 2016 at age 25 after battling
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Ventura County Art Exhibit Highlights Resilience of Domestic Violence Survivors
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT)— An art exhibition at the Ventura County Government Center is shining a light on domestic violence, giving survivors a platform to share their experiences and reclaim their power through creative expression. The Domestic Violence Awareness Month Art Show, held at the Atrium Gallery, features artwork intended to encourage conversations about abuse and
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First Ever Nite Life Car Show Expected to Boost Business in Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Downtown Santa Barbara will have some new horsepower Sunday. The NITE LIFE car club of Santa Barbara presents its first car show on State Street between Cota and De La Guerra. It’s a free event from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Support from the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association and
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Holiday Parade Will Return to Downtown Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Holiday parade is set for Dec. 4. The last parade for the Christmas season was in 2019.
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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of the Space Development Agency’s fourth Tranche 1 mission is now scheduled to launch early Friday morning. Liftoff on the mission has been rescheduled from early launches on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of this week to Friday, Oct. 9 at 12:44 a.m. Pacific Time.
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Local Business Creates 90 Teddy Bears for Critical Ill Children in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) — A volunteer project in Goleta is bringing local workers together to support families facing a medical crisis. Employees at Seek Thermal are stepping away from their usual jobs to build teddy bears for local families. “I’ve got a stuffed dog here and a lot of games so these will go to
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Brave New Work 2.0 Puts World’s Environmental Issues on Display in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For its second annual public art exhibition, Brave New Work 2.0 is bringing together artists and researchers right here in Santa Barbara. Through installations and interactive projects focused on climate and other environmental issues, the 3-day event will highlight art, science, and technology in a unique way. The work turns
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California Avocado Festival returns to Carpinteria for 40th year
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Avocados are taking over downtown Carpinteria this weekend as the California Avocado Festival celebrates its 40th year. The annual festival brings together food, live music, vendors and local organizations — all centered around one of the region’s signature crops. But for local avocado growers, the celebration also highlights the challenges of keeping
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