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
Business Matters
When Cocoa Costs Climb, Santa Barbara 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
Santa Barbara Waterfront Parking Passes Offer Savings for 2026
The new waterfront pass for 2026 in Santa Barbara is available and can be used immediately. They will be good in all lots but Stearns… Continue Reading
Conditions Looking Good for Last-Minute Shoppers With Just a Week Before Christmas
Holiday shopping could be softer than 2024, based on research this month. An ABC news report shows about 40 percent of the buying public will spend… Continue Reading
New holiday promotion encouraging people to ‘Shop Small’ in the Santa Maria Valley
A new promotion in the Santa Maria Valley is encouraging shoppers this holiday season to support local… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Food Co-op to Close Downtown Location in Final Days of December
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Many shoppers are sad to see the Isla Vista Food Coop’s Santa Barbara location close down.Â
“I mean, it's just sad… Continue Reading
Paseo Nuevo Housing Project Still Alive Despite Frustrating City Hearing
The Paseo Nuevo housing plan is still alive after a frustrating City Council discussion Tuesday. … Continue Reading
Tamale Season is Here! Cristino’s Bakery Shows Your Morning News How to Place Your Holiday Order
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Goleta's Cristino's Bakery joined your morning news this December to share how they are celebrating this holiday… Continue Reading
New furniture store opens in old Santa Maria Costco building
A new furniture store has at long last filled the long-vacant building that was the former home of Costco in Santa… Continue Reading
On the Move for Thanksgiving Weekend? Expect a Crowd Nearly Everywhere
The Santa Barbara airport will have a busy Thanksgiving weekend with indicators showing strong reservations on the major airlines. The airlines will… Continue Reading
Farmers Rebound from Heavy Rain, Produce Demand Expected Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Santa Barbara Farmers Market will have one of its busiest days of the year prior to Thanksgiving. The recent rains helped the water supply but… Continue Reading
Nearly 200 Non-Profits to Divide a Share of $1-Million in a Special Dividends Luncheon
At a special Montecito Bank & Trust Dividends lunch $1-million was distributed to nonprofits in Santa Barbara and
Ventura Counties. It began… Continue Reading
Popular Nipomo Christmas tree farm opens for the holiday season with unknown future
Holloway's Christmas Trees is once again open for business, but this year it's anything but business as usual at the longtime… Continue Reading
California Faces $18 Billion Budget Gap as Leaders Weigh Deep Cuts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - State leaders are bracing for a multibillion-dollar challenge as California faces an estimated $18 billion deficit… Continue Reading
Lil’ Toot Offers Free Rides with the Return of Sunshine at the Santa Barbara Harbor
Businesses and tourist services are rebounding from the rain recently including the Lil' Toot which had free rides for a… Continue Reading
New Santa Maria Chick-fil-A opens with a plan in place to address potential traffic impacts
A much-anticipated new Chick-fil-A restaurant on North Broadway in Santa Maria opened Thursday… Continue Reading
Sundae Ice Cream Sales Benefit Domestic Violence Solutions in Santa Barbara
10 percent of Mission St. Ice Cream Sundae orders in October will go to Domestic Violence Solutions. Customers can pick their favorite flavors and… Continue Reading
Montecito Bank & Trust Celebrates 50 years in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
Montecito Bank & Trust is celebrating 50 years of service. The first branch was in a… Continue Reading
Dodger treats sell out daily at Missy’s Cupcake Creations in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Missy's Cupcake Creations has been hitting it out of the park when it comes to selling treats decorated with Dodger colors and… Continue Reading