Mother Nature Pulls a Halloween Trick With Two Days of Rain
Nature scares up a rainy forecast for Halloween. Soaked streets will be challenging for trick or treaters.
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Special Film Screening Takes You Behind The Scenes with Paramedics
The movie “Into the Unknown” will go behind the scenes of paramedics. It will be shown at the SBIFF McHurley Film Center Wednesday.
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The Alcazar hosts El Niño Prep Forum
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Alcazar hosted a free Carpinteria Community Spotlight on El Niño Disaster Preparation. Carpinteria Vallery Radio hosts Dennis Mitchell and Bryan Mootz emceed the event. Speakers included Carpinteria-Summerland Fire officials, Carpinteria city staff members, Police Chief of Services in the City of Carpinteria Lt. Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County Supervisor Roy Lee
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Halloween Spending: Santa Barbara Shoppers Get Creative as Costs Add Up
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Halloween is bringing more than just tricks and treats this year. As costumes and decorations become more expensive, some Santa Barbara shoppers are finding creative ways to celebrate while keeping costs down. At World of Magic in Santa Barbara, the final days before Halloween are bringing a mix of classic characters,
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Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch brings spooky fun, creativity and community together
The sixth annual event transformed Anisq’Oyo’ Park into an immersive Halloween experience, featuring costumed performers, a costume contest and free pumpkins. ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Halloween festivities brought an extra dose of spooky fun to Isla Vista as the community celebrated the sixth annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Anisq’Oyo’ Park. Hosted by the Isla Vista
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District Attorney’s Ofrenda Honors Memories of Victims, Families for Dia de los Muertos
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – An ornate ofrenda is on display in the lobby of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. “It is one of the highlights of the office,” said Santa Barbara County District Attorney, John Savrnoch. Bouquets of marigolds and folk art pieces, like calaveras or painted
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Big Thrills & Safe Scares: Santa Maria’s Halloween Events Redefine Fun & Safety for Everyone
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria is hosting a lineup of Halloween events this weekend. They range from daytime festivities for the kids to an evening haunted maze for older thrill-seekers. The holiday activities begin with the “Boo Before Dark at the Boo-Seum” event, held at the Children’s Discovery Museum. “We mostly serve children 2
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Homeless Camps Cleared Out Along the Coast Prior to Weekend Storms
Crews have been clearing up homeless camps in coordination with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office and outreach workers. One of the problematic areas was in Summerland.
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Santa Barbara Remembers Dolores Huerta and Her Legacy of Activism
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers and helped lead the fight for farmworkers’ rights, has died at the age of 96. Huerta, known for popularizing the rallying cry “Sí, se puede,” leaves behind a legacy of activism, social justice and a
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Día De Los Muertos Celebration to Pack Ventura With Food, Music, & Heritage
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ventura’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Celebration draws in thousands of people to the region each year, bringing together the city’s locals, artists, business owners, restaurants, and organizations for its largest cultural event of the year. The two-day event takes over the whole of downtown Ventura, closing down seven blocks of
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Carbajal calls for ICE accountability as challenger Bob Smith disputes voter intimidation claims
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Congressman Salud Carbajal is calling for greater transparency and accountability from federal immigration authorities as concerns grow over ICE enforcement operations across California. His challenger, Bob Smith, also supports greater transparency but disagrees with Carbajal’s claim that the operations are intended to intimidate communities and suppress voter participation. Carbajal joined Congressman
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Carpinteria Beach Homes Brace as Rising Tides Come to Their Properties
The Carpinteria streets near the Salt Marsh have been impacted by this weeks higher tides and El Nino related impacts. The water is coming up from the drains nearby and some homes are impacted.
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Right To Vote Upheld in Federal Court Wednesday; Trump Administration Appeals
LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump Administration’s demands to remove voters from California’s voter rolls without legal authority remains unlawful. “This case is about the right of every American citizen to vote in a free and fair election,” opened District Judge David O. Carter in his decision Wednesday of
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Falcon 9 Launch of Starlink Satellites Scheduled For Late Friday Into Early Saturday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch carrying 27 Starlink satellites destined for a low-Earth orbit is currently scheduled for liftoff Friday evening into early Saturday. The launch window on this mission opens on Friday, Oct. 30, at 8:48 p.m. and closes 48 minutes into Saturday morning Pacific Time. A live
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New Santa Ynez Valley Trail Expansion Continues to Grow Vital Safety Routes
A new section of a Santa Ynez Valley trail has opened. It will improve safety in the area.
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Pumpkin Patch Adventure Begins in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – The 6th Annual Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch isn’t just about picking pumpkins, it is an immersive adventure through Anisq’ oyo Park that culminates with a free pumpkin. The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District started the patch to give students and community members an alternative way to celebrate. The
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Tidy Seas Seeks More Funds & Volunteers in a Year-Round Coastal Trash Cleanup Effort
Runoff trash is an ongoing environmental problem targeted by the group Tidy Seas. A fundraiser is set for Thursday evening.
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San Luis Obispo County Public Health Confirms Five Cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli Connected to Local Farm
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Five cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. Coli) infections have been confirmed by local health officials and an ongoing investigation has linked the infections to a local farm. According to the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health, an investigation narrowed the suspected exposures to
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Salon Owner Sues the City Over Eminent Domain and Relocation Costs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A business owner forced to relocate to make way for the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project is suing the city. Mishay Hair Salon & Spa is among a handful of businesses whose properties were acquired by the city in 2021 through eminent domain. Andrea Ridgell, the salon’s owner, filed a
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Sheriff’s Office Successfully Locates Missing At-Risk Man Michael Inglis Tuesday
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, the local sheriff’s office turned to the public for help locating 86-year-old Michael Inglis of Arroyo Grande. On Oct. 27, around 12:30 p.m., the elderly resident was successfully located by search and rescue volunteers in the 700 block of Duntov Drive, about a quarter of a
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