WATCH: The 2025 Santa Maria Parade of Lights
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Santa Maria and Nipomo, the annual Parade of Lights made its way down Broadway Saturday… Continue Reading
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Taylor Community Park’s New Mural Part Of Santa Maria Public Art Master Plan
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The City Of Santa Maria installed its latest exhibition in its Public Art Master Plan over the weekend.
On Sunday the… Continue Reading
Oxnard Parade celebrates Christmas Stories
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Claus had to be patient at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade.
Santa and Mrs. Claus appeared at the end of a 3-hour… Continue Reading
Oxnard Tamale Festival celebrates tradition
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Oxnard Tamale Festival included mouthwatering food and entertainment.
Performers included The Nandos band.
The… Continue Reading
Hospice of Santa Barbara hosts Light Up A Life
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Tis the season when Hospice of Santa Barbara hosts Light Up A Life remembrance ceremonies full of love and unity.
The… Continue Reading
Do or Die: How technology is preparing paramedic students to handle life and death scenarios
VENTURA, Calif.— Friday, students engaged in hyper realistic scenarios learning everything from how to help administer CPR to calming down a patient… Continue Reading
ShelterBox USA honors Kim Cantin
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) ShelterBox honored Kim Cantin with the 2025 Community Impact Award at the Montecito Club.
Cantin said she knows how… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Parade of Lights highlights include proposal
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Christmas Parade of Lights took place on Saturday night in Santa Maria.
People lined Broadway to see illuminated… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Kicks Off 2025’s Christmas Community Celebration Weekend
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - This weekend’s Central Coast holiday celebrations start tonight.
At Santa Maria’s downtown Civic Center Plaza,… Continue Reading
Ventura Police Connect with Community Over Cocoa
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ventura police spent Wednesday morning building relationships with residents and local business owners during Cocoa with a… Continue Reading
Final Phase of Hwy 101 Project Aims to Relieve Traffic Congestion & Improve Safety
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s a question concerning drivers who've lived with 101 construction from Carpinteria for more than a decade now —… Continue Reading
All-In-One Donation Site in Carpinteria Helps Those In Need & Their Pets
The Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria is one of the spots where multiple donations can be made at once for the holidays.
This includes food, clothing… Continue Reading
Magical Christmas Forest Gives Back to Santa Maria Students & Community This Holiday Season
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Students are on a gingerbread manhunt in a magical Christmas tree forest at Kia of Santa Maria.
A school field trip… Continue Reading
Experts Warn Against Rabies Amid Drastic Increase in Bat Population in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — Community members are being urged to beware of bats and take extra precautions with their pets. “Dogs will go after… Continue Reading
Pierpont neighbors invited to Town Hall following water scare
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Ventura City Councilmember Alex Mangone notified neighbors about a Town Hall at Pierpont Elementary School this… Continue Reading
St. Vincent’s hosts 15th Fashion Show & Luncheon
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) St. Vincent's held its 15th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
The event… Continue Reading
Bodysurfers compete in Ventura Bodysurfing Classic
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Some of the best bodysurfers around took part in the Ventura Bodysurfing Classic.
The competition at the South Jetty in the… Continue Reading
Volunteers prep hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to break bread with Santa Barbara community
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—For the past 6 years, hundreds of volunteers have made sure people have a place to feel at home during Thanksgiving in Santa… Continue Reading
Grocery prices “take a bite of the budget” ahead of Thanksgiving festivities
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, some of your favorite food might take a bigger bite out of your budget than… Continue Reading
“Brazilian Day” Leaves Santa Barbara Bursting with Energy
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center's Brazilian Day left the whole of downtown Santa Barbara and the community bursting… Continue Reading