On Immigration, Two Viewpoints Can Both Be Valid
Below is an op-ed from Santa Barbara Sheriff Bill Brown regarding immigration.
Last week at the U. S. Capitol, in one of my final duties as… Continue Reading
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San Marcos Students Walk Out Against ICE
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Around 10:40am Tuesday morning, students from San Marcos High School organized a planned walkout, protesting federal… Continue Reading
Santa Maria City Council Approves Resolution Expressing Support for Immigrant Community
The Santa Maria City Council approved an official resolution on Tuesday night that expresses the city's support for immigrant residents of Santa… Continue Reading
Press Conference-Turned-Rally Erupts in Santa Barbara, Locals Demand ICE Reform
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—What started out as a press conference turned into a rally as hundreds of high school students from Santa Barbara High and… Continue Reading
SLO County Supervisors Discuss Local Cooperation with ICE in Community Forum
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - The SLO County Board Of Supervisors reserved the entire afternoon session of today’s meeting for an update from the… Continue Reading
WATCH: Trump Joins White House Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KEYT) – President Trump joined this afternoon's press briefing at the White House, one year after his inauguration.
One… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo County DA Advises Compliance With ICE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow has responded to calls from communities across the nation… Continue Reading
WATCH: Kristi Noem Holds Press Conference Following Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KEYT) – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in the city of Minneapolis following Wednesday's fatal… Continue Reading
Central Coast Leaders Demand Greater Transparency From ICE After Arrest Surge
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Some local politicians and civic leaders are speaking out against a surge in ICE arrests in Santa Barbara county over… Continue Reading
New State Laws Bolster Santa Maria’s Student Protection Policies
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – New state laws will bolster student protection policies at schools and higher education institutions.
Educators say… Continue Reading
Posada Navideña Event in Goleta Canceled Over Immigration Fears
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the organizers of Posada Navideña, a Christmas mixer scheduled to take place in Goleta, canceled the event just… Continue Reading
California’s elected leaders demand information about federal immigration raids
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – California Senator Alex Padilla spoke during a Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee meeting last week noting a severe… Continue Reading
“Drive-thru Distribution” Feeds Over 300 Families at Oxnard College, Volunteers Forced to Turn Down Families
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
Local Leaders Discuss Future of Agriculture in Light of ICE Raids
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — From lemons to avocados, Chris Sayer has had to adapt to a changing landscape.
With the recent ICE raids up and down the… Continue Reading
DOJ Charges Oxnard Residents and Others For Violence Against Immigration Enforcement Officers in Southern California
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated with additional information from the Department of Justice regarding the arrests of the defendants… Continue Reading
Federal Agents Break into Oxnard Home, To “Execute Search Warrant” For Man Accused of Injuring Officers
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Community members tipped off immigration rights groups including VC Defensa and 805 Undocufund about federal agents storming… Continue Reading
Federal Agents Spotted in Oxnard, Sparks Protestors Near A Street
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A scene began early Wednesday morning on North A street, where protesters have gathered in response to word of ICE agents in… Continue Reading
Community Organizers React to Recent ICE Activity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local community organizers want people to know about recent immigration enforcement in the Santa Barbara area.
They… Continue Reading
Immigration Concerns Loom as Museum of Contemporary Art Calls Off Día de los Muertos Event
The Dia de los Muertos event has been canceled in Santa Barbara at the Museum of Art. Organizers were concerned about immigration… Continue Reading
EXCLUSIVE: Dash Cam Footage Shows Moments Before Oxnard Activist’s Violent ICE Detainment
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — It’s been a stressful couple weeks for Leo Martinez, an Oxnard-based activist and VC Defensa volunteer who was detained by… Continue Reading