Vacant Storefronts Get an Artistic Beautification in Santa Barbara
New artistic window coverings are going up in downtown Santa Barbara where vacancies exist. It ads color to the area until a new tenant… Continue Reading
Business Matters
Isla Vista Hiring a Parking Manager to Solve Vehicle Issues in the Tight Community
A new parking manager is being sought in Isla Vista. The issues over vehicle parking violations has impacted many… Continue Reading
Experts Talk About Plans to Energize Retail in Santa Barbara
Retail sales ideas and promotions are going to be shared in a special seminar with Santa Barbara City leaders. It is expected to give some ideas… Continue Reading
‘Dine Out Santa Maria Style’ Promotion Looking to Serve Up Sales to Local Restaurants
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber recently kicked off its annual Dine Out Santa Maria Style promotion in an effort to help boost sales at local… Continue Reading
Tourism Leaders Share Plans to Boost Visitors in 2026
A tourism summit will lay out plans to boost visitors in 2026. It will include outreach plans and trends… Continue Reading
Tickets Selling Fast for the Upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is selling out for several tributes starting Feb. 4. There will also be 200 films and special… Continue Reading
Federal grants for DNA testing and Ventura Harbor dredging passed in latest appropriations bill
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – A $700,000 grant to expand cold case investigations by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and an almost $6 million in… Continue Reading
Local Businesses Hope to Score with Thousands Coming for Prestigious Soccer Event
More than 14,000 are expected for a special U.S. Women's National Team Soccer match with Chile at UCSB. Many businesses expect a… Continue Reading
Temporary Rent Freeze Set To Be Finalized in Santa Barbara
Tenants could be getting more rent protections in Santa Barbara soon. A temporary rent freeze could be in place in a month on some units. … Continue Reading
Nominations Open for Santa Barbara Person of the Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 83rd annual Person of the Year award.
The honor… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Looks at Ways to Benefit from 2028 Olympics
The LA Olympics may be a boost for Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Supervisors are looking at ways to boost tourism from Olympic… Continue Reading
Honors Awarded & New Goals Set for Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club
The Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club honors Mission Scholars as the non profit of the year. Garret Gustason was the Young Professional of the… Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed for Free Tax Help Program in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (KEYT) - Volunteers in Santa Barbara are needed to help local families with their taxes this filing season.
The VITA program… Continue Reading
A New Restaurant Operator is Sought on the Santa Barbara Waterfront
The Anchor Rose restaurant is closed and the space is available at the Santa Barbara harbor. Interested parties have been checking out the site and… Continue Reading
Storm Aftermath Leaves Days of Cleaning, Assessment, & Preparations
Waves impacted the Santa Barbara Yacht club during the recent storms where sand was washed out. There are no structural concerns at this… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Locals Turn Out for New Year’s Day Dining
SANTA BARBARA, Calif, (KEYT) - After ringing in the new year, many Santa Barbara locals are heading out to eat close to home.
Cafés and… Continue Reading
Back-to-Back Rains Raise Questions for Santa Barbara Retail
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara is facing another round of rain as storms continue after Christmas week.
With repeated downpours… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Hall Off Limits During Holiday Fumigation
A fumigation project is underway at Santa Barbara City Hall. It will be finished in time for the workers to return January… Continue Reading
When Cocoa Costs Climb, Chocolate Makers Don’t Melt Down
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves — your favorite treat is feeling the heat.
Think chocolate’s a sweet gig?
Try… Continue Reading
Kids Day Offers Children a Free Eye Exam and Free Glasses
The Eyeglass factory has its annual kids day with free check ups and glasses. This is the 31st… Continue Reading