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Toy Theft & Property Vandalism in Santa Maria Causes a Christmas Pinch

December 17, 2025 12:43 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Someone in Santa Maria is due for a lump of coal in their stocking this Christmas. Toys were stolen and a building… Continue Reading

Arroyo Grande celebrates reopening of busy Traffic Way Bridge after months of closure

December 17, 2025 11:20 am Dave Alley

Arroyo Grande is celebrating the reopening of an important and busy roadway that has been closed for several… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Forecasts Budget Challenges For Next Five Years

December 16, 2025 11:45 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Board Of Supervisors received a budget forecast for the next five fiscal years at this… Continue Reading

Local Mom Talks Mental Health and Substance Abuse Following Murder of Rob Reiner

December 16, 2025 5:54 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — From films like “The Princess Bride” to “When Harry Met Sally,” Rob Reiner has left a lasting impact in cinema and… Continue Reading

Elks Bazaar Helping Fund Charities During the Holidays

December 16, 2025 6:28 pm John Palminteri

An Elks bazaar is helping to raise money for charities and the organization. Gifts and special raffle items are on… Continue Reading

Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB scheduled for early Wednesday

December 15, 2025 2:05 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of 27 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit has been scheduled from… Continue Reading

Construction Begins for Santa Barbara’s Newest Affordable Housing Development

December 16, 2025 3:47 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) celebrated the official groundbreaking of a new housing… Continue Reading

Community Leaders, Locals, and Fans Remember Rob Reiner

December 15, 2025 5:20 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Many people are just learning about the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Young people may not know… Continue Reading

Three-inch Asian orbweaver spider spotted for the first time in Santa Barbara County

December 16, 2025 11:36 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A three-inch long Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) was spotted at a local Santa Barbara County business this… Continue Reading

New holiday promotion encouraging people to ‘Shop Small’ in the Santa Maria Valley

December 15, 2025 8:37 pm Dave Alley

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

December 15, 2025 5:14 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Many shoppers are sad to see the Isla Vista Food Coop’s Santa Barbara location close down. “I mean, it's just sad… Continue Reading

Ventura Foul Weather Shelter Opens Doors as Cold Weather Moves In

December 15, 2025 11:56 am Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — As colder temperatures settle into the region, the Ventura Foul Weather Service is stepping in to provide critical support… Continue Reading

Holiday Lights Festival Shines at Santa Ynez Botanical Garden

December 13, 2025 11:47 pm Tracy Lehr

BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) – Festive lights are drawing people from all over to Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Lights Festival. The festival is taking… Continue Reading

“Rudolph’s Rock N’ Roll Regatta” filled Channel Islands Harbor with Holiday Lights

December 14, 2025 5:16 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Boat owners and yacht clubs went all out for the 59th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday night in the Channel Islands… Continue Reading

Performer Michael McDonald Takes Part in Grace Fisher Foundation’s Winter Music Showcase

December 15, 2025 12:13 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Grace Fisher Foundation held its Winter Music Showcase at the Granada Theatre on Sunday. The show has grown… Continue Reading

Clothing Drive Helps Folks Stay Warm Throughout Santa Barbara County

December 12, 2025 3:34 pm John Palminteri

Just in time for colder weather, a warm clothing drive resulted in a big distribution Friday in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. It was led by the… Continue Reading

Festival of Trees Raffle Could Win You Thousands of Dollars in Gifts

December 12, 2025 3:22 pm John Palminteri

The annual Festival of Trees fundraiser is underway in Carpinteria. It will conclude at 12:30… Continue Reading

Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession Covers Several Blocks in Santa Barbara

December 12, 2025 3:40 pm John Palminteri

A procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe took place Thursday night in Santa Barbara. It covered several… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara & Ventura Make GoFundMe’s “Most Generous Places” List

December 12, 2025 4:52 pm Alissa Orozco

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – In its Year in Help report, GoFundMe gave the Central Coast – and its generosity – a special shoutout. The… Continue Reading

Federal agents staged vehicles at Santa Barbara City College Thursday afternoon

December 12, 2025 5:09 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Federal law enforcement agents have been confirmed to have been active in Santa Barbara on the afternoon of Thursday,… Continue Reading