Community Archives

Righetti Community Park contract approved and set to break ground in Spring of next year

December 9, 2025 4:11 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of San Luis Obispo announced it has approved a construction contract for Righetti Community Park. On… Continue Reading

Good Samaritan toy drive begins to benefit kids in local homeless shelters

December 9, 2025 12:05 pm Dave Alley

An annual toy drive held each year by Good Samaritan Shelter to benefit children who are clients of the Santa Barbara County-based non-profit… Continue Reading

Grover Beach Residents Concerned About Overdevelopment

December 9, 2025 12:07 pm Jarrod Zinn

GROVER BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - The Grover Beach Planning Commission is reviewing pre-application for a new development, proposed for the city’s west… Continue Reading

Insurance Carriers Roll Back Remote Monitoring, Doctors Warn Vulnerable Pregnant Patients

December 9, 2025 4:55 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Dr. Susanne Ramos, a Santa Barbara-based OBGYN, says through remote monitoring, she has helped save the lives of her… Continue Reading

Elizabeth Hamel’s Death Ruled “Accidental Fall” by UC Police

December 5, 2025 1:17 pm Alissa Orozco

This article has been updated to include statements from Elizabeth Hamel's father, their attorneys and private investigator. SANTA BARBARA,… Continue Reading

WATCH: The 2025 Santa Maria Parade of Lights

December 6, 2025 10:18 am News Channel 3-12

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Santa Maria and Nipomo, the annual Parade of Lights made its way down Broadway Saturday… Continue Reading

Taylor Community Park’s New Mural Part Of Santa Maria Public Art Master Plan

December 8, 2025 12:32 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The City Of Santa Maria installed its latest exhibition in its Public Art Master Plan over the weekend. On Sunday the… Continue Reading

Oxnard Parade celebrates Christmas Stories

December 6, 2025 9:32 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Claus had to be patient at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus appeared at the end of a 3-hour… Continue Reading

Oxnard Tamale Festival celebrates tradition

December 6, 2025 9:41 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Oxnard Tamale Festival included mouthwatering food and entertainment. Performers included The Nandos band. The… Continue Reading

Gallup & Stribling Orchids sells plenty of Colorful Poinsettias, too

December 7, 2025 7:56 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Poinsettias now come in a rainbow of colors. Gallup & Stribling Orchids in Carpinteria may be known for its orchids… Continue Reading

Do or Die: How technology is preparing paramedic students to handle life and death scenarios

December 5, 2025 5:16 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.— Friday, students engaged in hyper realistic scenarios learning everything from how to help administer CPR to calming down a patient… Continue Reading

ShelterBox USA honors Kim Cantin

December 7, 2025 9:04 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) ShelterBox honored Kim Cantin with the 2025 Community Impact Award at the Montecito Club. Cantin said she knows how… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Parade of Lights highlights include proposal

December 6, 2025 11:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Christmas Parade of Lights took place on Saturday night in Santa Maria. People lined Broadway to see illuminated… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Kicks Off 2025’s Christmas Community Celebration Weekend

December 5, 2025 12:28 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - This weekend’s Central Coast holiday celebrations start tonight. At Santa Maria’s downtown Civic Center Plaza,… Continue Reading

Ventura to Address Water Safety Concerns at Pierpont Town Hall

December 3, 2025 11:40 am Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - The City of Ventura is hosting a Pierpont community town hall Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. to address concerns following a… Continue Reading

Ventura Police Connect with Community Over Cocoa

December 3, 2025 11:45 am Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ventura police spent Wednesday morning building relationships with residents and local business owners during Cocoa with a… Continue Reading

Shrine at Lady of Guadalupe Church Vandalized Just Days Before Celebration

December 3, 2025 5:38 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – An unfortunate scene today at Lady of Guadalupe Church. Overnight vandalism caused significant damage to portions of… Continue Reading

Banter and Laughter: Glance Behind the Scenes at KEYT’s Unity Telethon

December 4, 2025 1:56 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - As Barry De Vorzon's iconic holiday song goes, "It's Christmas once again in Santa Barbara." Lucky for the… Continue Reading

Direct Relief Earns Top Charity Rating for 2025

December 4, 2025 12:49 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara–based Direct Relief has received a perfect 100 percent rating from Charity Navigator for 2025, marking… Continue Reading

Final Phase of Hwy 101 Project Aims to Relieve Traffic Congestion & Improve Safety

December 3, 2025 5:33 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s a question concerning drivers who've lived with 101 construction from Carpinteria for more than a decade now —… Continue Reading