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
Business Matters
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
Central Coast Winemakers Stay Optimistic Amidst Slow Wine Market & Late Harvest
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – You won't see a worried look on the faces of many Central Coast winemakers as they are well into their 2025… Continue Reading
Opening day for new Santa Maria Chick-fil-A announced
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - An opening day has been announced for the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Santa Maria.
The popular chain will open its… Continue Reading
After Years of Planning, Work to Revitalize Downtown Santa Maria is Finally Happening
The long-running effort to revitalize downtown Santa Maria is finally taking… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Businesses Struggle Amid Two-Year De La Vina Construction Project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A major construction project along De La Vina Street is shaking up Santa Barbara’s local business scene, forcing shops… Continue Reading
Spare Change, Big Hearts: Santa Barbara Shoppers Help Hospice This Holiday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - At the checkout counter, kindness is ringing up fast this holiday season. Customers at one of the city’s most beloved… Continue Reading
Scarecrow Fest Bringing a Fall-Like Feel to the Santa Ynez Valley
The annual Santa Ynez Scarecrow Festival takes place through the end of October. It is in five locations in the Santa Ynez Valley with numerous… Continue Reading
Daily airline service takes off in Santa Maria after nearly a decade
For the first time in nearly a decade, Santa Maria Airport (SMX) once again has daily airline… Continue Reading