Holidays Archives

How to Ring in the New Year with the Perfect Pop of Champagne!

December 29, 2025 5:13 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – And just like that, 2026 is nearly here and wine expert Jamie Knee is back with your News Channel to talk all things… Continue Reading

Grinch screening benefits Santa Barbara Humane

December 23, 2025 10:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" screened at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria for a worthy cause. The screening… Continue Reading

Rain Doesn’t put a Damper on Holiday Errands

December 23, 2025 5:48 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People like Charlotte Heath are enjoying the showers that started in Santa Barbara on Tuesday afternoon. "It is like… Continue Reading

Live Nativity includes Camels at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara

December 22, 2025 7:21 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The First United Methodist Church held its 36th annual Living Nativity before Christmas. Two casts of church… Continue Reading

Rabbi from Australia shares thoughts during Light up The Harbor in Ventura

December 21, 2025 8:41 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Light Up the Harbor Chanukah Celebration in Ventura was led by Rabbi Yakov Latowicz from Melbourne, Australia. His… Continue Reading

Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway spreads Holiday Cheer

December 20, 2025 8:36 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway took place at Legacy Martial Arts in Oxnard. Co-founders said every child deserves the magic of… Continue Reading

Santa Paddle Makes a Splash in Ventura Harbor

December 20, 2025 8:46 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Ventuta Harbor Village invited Santa and friends to trade in their sleigh for paddle boards on the Saturday before… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Turns Holiday Shopping Into Wish-Making Magic

December 18, 2025 7:52 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Holiday shopping at Paseo Nuevo is taking on new meaning this season. The downtown Santa Barbara mall is partnering… 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

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

Children Enjoy Final Snow at Channel Islands Harbor

December 15, 2025 1:41 am Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Some children on the Central Coast who may never seen snow had a chance to play at the Channel Islands Harbor. The snow… Continue Reading

Island Packers Hosts Caroling Cruise in Ventura

December 15, 2025 1:38 am Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Island Packers offers a new take on traditional Christmas Caroling. The company, known for bringing people to the… 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

Santa Barbara Parade of Lights and Fireworks Light Up Harbor

December 14, 2025 11:41 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Parade of Lights took place on Sunday night with displays of all kinds and a firework… Continue Reading

Santa-to-the-Sea Race Finishers Enjoy Festive Course

December 14, 2025 5:09 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The annual Santa-to-the-Sea course is known for being flat, fast, and festive. Runners began the half marathon at the… Continue Reading

Ice in Paradise Hosts Classic Holiday Hits Show

December 13, 2025 8:57 pm Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ice skating and holiday hits came together for a special show at Ice in Paradise. The Classic Holiday Hits Show on Ice… Continue Reading

“Let it Glow” Boat Parade Lights Up Ventura Harbor

December 13, 2025 7:54 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – 'Tis the season for boat parades. But unlike other boat parades along the Central Coast, the Parade of Lights in Ventura… Continue Reading

“Merry Gothmas” Draws Fans and Critics in Ventura

December 13, 2025 7:33 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Merry Gothmas returned by popular demand to the city of Ventura despite protests. Attendees dressed in gothic costumes… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Spirit Parade fills Linden Avenue with Holiday Cheer

December 13, 2025 7:23 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Carpinteria, a community with its very own Santa Clause Lane exit along the 101 freeway, had its annual holiday parade… Continue Reading