Community Events Archives

“Drive-thru Distribution” Feeds Over 300 Families at Oxnard College, Volunteers Forced to Turn Down Families

November 21, 2025 5:10 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Bags full of milk, eggs, bread, and vegetables are now a luxury for many. Volunteers with VC Defensa say this is the… Continue Reading

Non-profit summit in Santa Barbara highlights financial challenges amid drastic federal changes

November 20, 2025 5:18 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Assemblyman Gregg Hart thanked dozens of non-profit leaders for their work during a year of uncertainty. Storyteller… Continue Reading

Grinch Scavenger Hunt Sweeps Santa Barbara

November 21, 2025 10:30 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A Grinch-themed scavenger hunt kicks off in Santa Barbara. The Granada Theatre hid free Grinch movie tickets inside… Continue Reading

“Jagged Little Pill” Tackles Tough Topics Through Music and Theatre

November 20, 2025 3:36 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The cast of Jagged Little Pill is ready to take the stage for a second weekend of performances inspired by Alanis… Continue Reading

Old Spanish Days Announces Leadership for Fiesta 2026

November 19, 2025 4:45 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Leadership for Fiesta 2026 has been solidified for yet another year of celebrating Santa Barbara's community,… Continue Reading

Old Town Goleta Parade Calling for Last Minute Sign-Ups

November 18, 2025 11:49 am Patricia Martellotti

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade is reminding community groups that the deadline to register as participants is November… Continue Reading

A Crimson Holiday Store Offers Holiday Galore with 46 Crafters and Artists in One Stop

November 18, 2025 6:32 pm John Palminteri

A Crimson Holiday store is open for the season at the La Cumbre Plaza. 46 artists and crafters are selling their… Continue Reading

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley combines romance and comedy at SBCC

November 15, 2025 10:49 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Jane Austen fans and their friends are flocking to see Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. The Santa Barbara City… Continue Reading

Montecito Beautification Day marks 40th year

November 8, 2025 10:49 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Montecito Beautification Day marked it's 40th year. Montecto Union School hosted the event. Organizers chose Montecito… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach Surf Competition Day 1 Cancelled For High Surf

November 14, 2025 12:34 pm Jarrod Zinn

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - Day one of the three-day Surfing For Hope competition had to be cancelled due to high surf at Pismo Beach… Continue Reading

Fighting for Food: Santa Barbara Dojo Struggles to Meet Increased Need for Thanksgiving Meals

November 12, 2025 5:26 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the Santa Barbara Dojo says the need for food has spiked dramatically this… Continue Reading

Avid Collector Commemorates Veteran’s Day with Special Showcase

November 11, 2025 4:24 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Tess Howe has been collecting military memorabilia since she was in high school. She has collected and researched… Continue Reading

UCSB students to host “Save Deltopia Town Hall”

November 11, 2025 5:51 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) The unsanctioned street party known as Deltopia usually happens along Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista the weekend following… Continue Reading

People of all ages took part in Oxnard’s Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2025 8:20 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) People of all ages took part in the annual Veterans Day Ceremony that the Oxnard Plaza Park Veterans Memorial. The Channel… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Honors Heroes At Veterans’ Day Celebrations

November 11, 2025 12:12 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Today Santa Maria honored heroes in the armed forces, both active members as well as those who have fallen. The… Continue Reading

Hundreds Attend Veterans Day Ceremonies to Honor Those Who Served

November 11, 2025 11:12 am John Palminteri

Veterans Day ceremonies were held at several locations including the Santa Barbara cemetery. Hundreds attended to hear speeches and songs in honor… Continue Reading

Goleta Holiday Parade Window Decorating Contest is Back!

November 11, 2025 1:08 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the City of Goleta regarding the return of their annual Holiday Parade Window Decorating Contest in Old Town… Continue Reading

Ventura Honors Veterans with Solemn Ceremony

November 11, 2025 10:52 am Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Ventura County Veterans Memorial will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday. The free public event will feature… Continue Reading

Volunteers search for more oiled seabirds in Ventura after toxic oil slick

November 7, 2025 5:20 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.—Liz Holbrook comes out to the Ventura beaches every day to find Western grebes that have been stranded by the shore. She carries her… Continue Reading

Adam’s Angels and Surfrider Foundation receive funds

November 9, 2025 10:55 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The recent Beach Boys All-Star Tribute in September is paying off for some local nonprofits. The tribute charity… Continue Reading