SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Scientists have access to vast amounts of ocean data, but finding and organizing that information can be a challenge. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a free software tool designed to make the process easier. The tool, called Oceandatr, helps scientists bring together ocean data from multiple sources, making it
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The film follows two filmmakers across 22 countries to examine how cows affect nutrition, agriculture, soil health and the future of the planet. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — What would the world look like without cows? A new documentary, World Without Cows, explores that question, examining the role cattle play in feeding a growing global population
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – This morning’s newscast featured a very special guest that is just as sweet as she is tiny! Missy from Santa Barbara Humane is a lovable 1-year-old Chihuahua- mix who is now available for adoption. Missy is just about five pounds, and is looking a warm place to call home for
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SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KEYT) The Ojai Raptor Center hosted a special Pop Up Release. The special release happened in Steckel Park in Santa Paula on Tuesday evening. The center released a rehabilitated Great Horned Owl. It peaked out of the opened doors of a box and then spreads its wings and soared into the wild.
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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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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) A Great Horned Owl raised at the Ojai Rapter Center is now free. The owl release took place at Rancho Tajiquas. “We can rehab all we want, but we need an actual space for the bird and how great is this,” said Ojai Rapter Center Executive Director Chris Eksteen. “It is a
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GAVIOTA, Calif. (KEYT) – Axel Wright thought he was spending the day fishing off the Gaviota coast – but then he spotted something unusual in the water. It was a pygmy sperm whale. Wright and his friends found the animal struggling near the shore. They pushed it back out, but it kept returning to the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane joined your Morning News with special guest Rio! Rio is a three-year-old German Shepard who has experience living with other dogs. SB Humane will also be hosting a special adoption special! From Thursday to Sunday, adoption fees will be waived for any dogs 40 lbs and up,
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Santa Barbara Humane is offering free spay and neuter services for six months. It begins October 1.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A trip to Santa Rosa Island delivered more than an island view. Warmer ocean conditions helped bring a colorful mix of marine life close to the surface during a recent Island Packers boat ride through the Channel Islands. Passengers spotted a large sunfish glowing in the water along with pink
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Santa Barbara fifth grader is turning her fascination with orcas into something other kids and families can experience. Ten-year-old Malia Westheimer is the voice behind Kiko, a curious young orca at the center of the new children’s podcast “SuperPod Kids.” From a home studio in Santa Barbara, Malia and
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) Animal lovers had a chance to meet shelter dogs, a 3-legged cat and rabbits available for adoption. It happened at the 2nd Annual Tails of Hope. The Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation hosted Tails of Hope at Rancho La Patera Stow House in Goleta. The space included a silent and live auction, food and wine, including
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Coastal Cleanup Day is set for Saturday September 19 from 9 .am. until noon. 37 locations will have team captains in Santa Barbara County.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane stopped by your morning news with special guest Wilma! Wilma is a three-year-old Pug that came from an overcrowded shelter in the central valley. SB Humane also highlighted their annual Gala that returns this Saturday! Due to the gala, the SB Shelter will be closed on Saturday,
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A new addition is swinging into the Santa Barbara Zoo. A white-handed gibbon gave birth to a baby on August 29, marking the zoo’s first gibbon birth in more than 20 years. The birth came as a surprise to zoo staff. The baby arrived about a month earlier than keepers expected,
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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The 26th Pooch Parade brought dog lovers together. The Canine Adoption and Rescue League known as CARL hosts the event each year. This year CARL is celebrating its 30th year and organizers decided to move the event from the Ventura Harbor to olołkoy Beach Park, formerly known as Oxnard Beach Park. In
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For the 4th year, Coast Village week features meal deals, art specials, dog events and exotic cars.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane stopped by your Morning News with special guest Rictotta, a two-month-old Chihuahua. August was a busy month for SB Humane, with the non-profit placing 269 animals in homes during the month. They are also extending “Thursday Purrsday” into September, meaning that cat and kitten adoption fees are
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The stingray shuffle is recommended at beaches where increasing stingray concerns have been reported. Carpinteria and Santa Claus beaches are areas of concerns.
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