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Nature Comes to Life in New “Living Print” Exhibit at Natural History Museum

October 31, 2025 11:55 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has unveiled a new exhibit called The Living Print, celebrating the… Continue Reading

Shelterbox USA Taps Santa Barbara Art World for Global Disaster Aid

October 30, 2025 7:43 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - ShelterBox USA is partnering with Miss Daisy’s Consign for a Cause in Santa Barbara to raise disaster relief funds… Continue Reading

Sundae Ice Cream Sales Benefit Domestic Violence Solutions in Santa Barbara

October 30, 2025 6:21 pm John Palminteri

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

Federal Agents Break into Oxnard Home, To “Execute Search Warrant” For Man Accused of Injuring Officers

October 29, 2025 7:14 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Community members tipped off immigration rights groups including VC Defensa and 805 Undocufund about federal agents storming… Continue Reading

Dodger treats sell out daily at Missy’s Cupcake Creations in Ventura

October 28, 2025 8:31 pm Tracy Lehr

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

Local Non-Profit Seeing Spike In Food Needs, Calling Farmers, Businesses, and Residents

October 30, 2025 11:47 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) - Veggie Rescue Of Santa Barbara County is calling on the community of farmers, food businesses, and even residents with… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: Santa Maria car dealerships now collecting non-perishable food donations

October 29, 2025 4:20 pm Dave Alley

Three well-known Santa Maria car dealerships are once again providing support of the annual News Channel 12 Turkey… Continue Reading

Grover Beach Accepting Applications For Seats On Citizen Oversight Committees

October 29, 2025 12:39 pm Jarrod Zinn

GROVER BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - The City Of Grover Beach is announcing open seats for two Citizen Oversight Committees created by a resolution that was… Continue Reading

Federal Agents Spotted in Oxnard, Sparks Protestors Near A Street

October 29, 2025 8:16 am Andie Lopez Bornet

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A scene began early Wednesday morning on North A street, where protesters have gathered in response to word of ICE agents in… Continue Reading

To Buy? Or DIY? A New Halloween Trend Emerges

October 28, 2025 5:51 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —The National Retail Federation says Halloween spending is projected to reach a record $13.1 billion dollars this… Continue Reading

Buellton Mayor ‘Throws Down The Gauntlet’ To Solvang To Fund Community Aquatics Complex

October 28, 2025 12:03 pm Jarrod Zinn

BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) - The cities of Buellton and Solvang are engaging in a friendly rivalry to raise money for the proposed Santa Ynez Valley… Continue Reading

Public input wanted in community planning project for Nipomo

October 28, 2025 11:34 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County continues to seek additional public input in its ongoing effort to update the Nipomo Community… Continue Reading

Local Food Share Organizations Prepare for “Man-Made SNAP Disaster”

October 27, 2025 4:46 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. (KEYT) —Laurel Alcantar is the Director of Marketing for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. She says… Continue Reading

Immigration Concerns Loom as Museum of Contemporary Art Calls Off Día de los Muertos Event

October 27, 2025 11:44 am John Palminteri

The Dia de los Muertos event has been canceled in Santa Barbara at the Museum of Art. Organizers were concerned about immigration… Continue Reading

Airports prepare for holiday travel as Government Shutdown continues

October 27, 2025 5:19 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Airports have a lot on the tarmac with the holidays ahead and the uncertainty surrounding the length of the latest… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Teens Box Their Way to Better Mental Health

October 27, 2025 11:41 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A new kind of training is taking shape in Santa Barbara. It starts with a pair of boxing gloves. “I really feel… Continue Reading

Local Realtor’s Donation Drive Fights Shortage At Lompoc Food Pantry

October 27, 2025 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc Food Pantry is experiencing critical shortages of its supply, while the needs of local families are only… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Departments of Behavioral Well Encourage Social Media Break with “NoSo November”

October 27, 2025 1:47 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness regarding the launch of "NoSo November." SANTA BARBARA… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara South Coast Lodging Properties Offer 30% Off Overnight Stays for Local Residents

October 27, 2025 1:20 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from Visit Santa Barbara regarding upcoming lodging deals for South Coast Residents. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As the… Continue Reading

SLO County touts improved public safety with opening of new dispatch center

October 27, 2025 11:47 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County celebrated the grand opening of its long-planned new public safety communications center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held… Continue Reading