Love is in the Air at the Music Academy of the West
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For the first time in two decades, the Music Academy of the West is once again booking weddings.
The expansion and… Continue Reading
Business Matters
Change Is Here: New Workplace Laws Affect Santa Barbara Businesses
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Change isn’t coming — it’s here.
And for small businesses across Santa Barbara, that change is hitting hard.
“I… Continue Reading
Cottage Health Expands Pediatric Care in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Cottage Health is reorganizing pediatric services in Santa Barbara with the opening of its new Grotenhuis Pediatric… Continue Reading
Free Tax Filing Assistance Underway in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Free tax filing is underway in Santa Barbara County, but the process looks a little different this… Continue Reading
Sustainability In Festivals Becoming a Trend in Santa Barbara County and Across the Nation
Sustainable events are a priority in 2026. That's being discussed at the three-day FestForum in Santa… Continue Reading
Trump Administration revokes finding that certain greenhouse gas emissions impact public health
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the Trump Administration formally announced the removal of a 2009 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Business Brings Much Needed Boost to Restaurants with Heart-Shaped Pizzas
Heart shaped pizza orders are coming in at a hot pace at Valentino's. The concept has been popular here since it opened 40 years… Continue Reading
Morning Film Fans are the First in the New McHurley Film Center
Early morning film fans are the first in the McHurley Film Center. About 25 films will be shown each day during the Santa Barbara International Film… Continue Reading
Free Movies Screenings Give Fans Relief During the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Free movies at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival will include many Oscar nominees including F 1. They take place daily at the Arlington… Continue Reading
Construction begins on new ‘Blosser Ranch’ housing development in Santa Maria
Initial construction has started on a new large-scale housing development that will become one of the largest residential projects planned for Santa… Continue Reading
A Welcomed Economic Boost Comes with the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Businesses near the Santa Barbara International Film Festival theatres expect a boost this month. Thousands of people will be on the move by the… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Property Owners to Decide on First Fee Hike in Nearly 30 Years
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Carpinteria property owners are being asked to vote on new assessment fees to fund city landscaping and maintain coastal… Continue Reading
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
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