Animals Archives

Experts Warn Against Rabies Amid Drastic Increase in Bat Population in Ventura County

December 2, 2025 12:34 am Mina Wahab

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

Sanctuary Heavily Fined for Housing Exotic Animals Without Permit

December 1, 2025 6:21 pm Alissa Orozco

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KEYT) – A local animal sanctuary is facing a hefty fine after being found in possession of multiple restricted animals earlier… Continue Reading

SB Humane Joins The Morning News with the Po-fect Husky!

November 26, 2025 8:26 am Michael Yu

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- SB Humane's chief operating officer Dori Villalon joined your morning news once again with Po, a husky. Po has now spent… Continue Reading

Final Day of News Channel 12 Turkey Drive Taking Place at Three Drop-Off Locations

November 20, 2025 10:51 am Dave Alley

The annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive is concluding on Thursday with donations being collected at three in-person drop-off… Continue Reading

“Fat Albert” the cat returned to Longhorn Coffee Shop in Santa Ynez

November 19, 2025 5:58 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) – The search is over for a missing cat named " Fat Albert." The 17-year-old cat was returned to the Longhorn… Continue Reading

Lil’ Toot Offers Free Rides with the Return of Sunshine at the Santa Barbara Harbor

November 19, 2025 5:55 pm John Palminteri

Businesses and tourist services are rebounding from the rain recently including the Lil' Toot which had free rides for a… Continue Reading

Beloved Cat named “Fat Albert” taken from Longhorn Cafe in Santa Ynez

November 16, 2025 10:41 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) A cat named "Fat Albert" is missing from the Longhorn Cafe in Sanya Ynez. Some people think a woman seen on video took… Continue Reading

“Shorty is a 10”: Santa Barbra Humane’s 2-Year-Old Mix is Ready to Find a Fur-Ever Home

November 13, 2025 10:21 am Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane dropped by your Morning News with Shorty, an 2-year-old mix! Shorty was transferred to SB… 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

Zoolights shine bright for holiday visitors

November 9, 2025 9:47 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara Zoo looks merry and bright. Visitors will notice tens of thousands of LED lights and… Continue Reading

100+ seabirds pushed to shore following oil slick, volunteers spring into action

November 7, 2025 12:12 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY AND VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—It’s a dire situation for the Western grebes. “The oil on them is immediately debilitating them.… Continue Reading

SB Humane Returns to Your Morning News Live with Maya!

October 30, 2025 8:33 am Michael Yu

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – SB Humane is back with Your Morning News with Maya, an 8-year old Husky! Maya was surrendered to Humane after the… Continue Reading

Howl-O-Ween Costume Contestants include Invisible Man and Dog, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and more

October 25, 2025 8:43 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Little Bo Peep took the Best of Show blue ribbon at the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest in the Ventura… Continue Reading

Community-Loved “Boo at the Zoo” is Back in Santa Barbara

October 19, 2025 9:44 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The community-favorite 'Boo at the Zoo' is back! It gives families a jump start on Halloween fun. The… Continue Reading

Cirque Ma’Ceo Leaves Audiences Amazed after its Debut in Santa Barbara

October 13, 2025 10:21 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Cirque Ma’Ceo wraps up its first Santa Barbara run at Earl Warren Showgrounds today. Performers and horses were in… Continue Reading

Oxnard’s ‘Ponies by the Sea Car Show’ Helps Fund Guide Dogs

October 12, 2025 8:58 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The Tri-County Mustang Club hosted its annual Ponies by the Sea Car Show. Some owners pulled out all the stops with music,… Continue Reading

Dredging begins again in Channel Islands Harbor

October 12, 2025 11:18 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-Dredging equipment has returned to the Channel Islands Harbor The U.S Army Corps of Engineers project is usually done every other… Continue Reading

Outdoor Adventures on the Big Screen at the NatureTrack Film Festival

October 10, 2025 11:24 am John Palminteri

The NatureTrack film festival has more than 30 films about nature showing this year. A special session is set aside for 5th grade… Continue Reading

Sunny, with a chance of Great White sharks in Southern California

December 9, 2024 5:20 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - They're one of nature's most feared creatures. “If I was face to face with a great white shark ... I’d be pretty scared,"… Continue Reading

Meet Cota! The Newest Addition to Santa Barbara Police Department’s Wellness Program

October 9, 2025 4:44 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – While officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) continue their work throughout the city, a new… Continue Reading