Holidays Archives

Marching, Dancing, Singing: How Locals Are Lifting Up Dr. King’s Legacy

January 19, 2026 5:24 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Monday morning kicked off with a march up State Street to the Arlington Theater commemorating the late Dr.… Continue Reading

Ventura County Martin Luther King Jr. Day began with Freedom March in Oxnard

January 19, 2026 10:05 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Ventura County’s 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day began with a Freedom March. Hundreds of people of all ages walked… Continue Reading

Local MLK Events Include Special Visit From Dr. King’s Daughter-In-Law

January 17, 2026 7:14 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — In the trailer for the documentary “MLK/FBI,” a commentator says, “he [Martin Luther King Jr.] realized how sick this… Continue Reading

Mammoth Skiers and Snowboarders enjoy bluebird conditions

January 17, 2026 11:38 pm Tracy Lehr

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (KEYT) Mammoth is in the midst of one of its busiest weekends. Skiers and snowboarders with time… Continue Reading

March, Memory, and Meaning: UCSB Launches MLK Day Weekend with Historic Campus Tribute

January 15, 2026 11:55 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Eternal Flame set the tone — a quiet moment of reflection at the heart of… Continue Reading

Cal Poly float wins “Most Beautiful,” Shines at Floatfest

January 2, 2026 11:42 pm Mina Wahab

PASADENA, Calif. (KEYT) — Cal Poly Design Chair Allyson Castillo says winning the “Sweepstakes” award has been a monumental point in her student… Continue Reading

Wild Win: Cal Poly’s “Jungle Jumpstart” Scores Rose Parade’s Top Honor

January 1, 2026 7:27 pm Mina Wahab

PASADENA, Calif.—Nineteen marching bands, 17 equestrian teams, and 39 floral floats marched along the 5 and a half mile route on Colorado… Continue Reading

Rain or Shine – Wet New Year’s Eve Party Plans Go On

December 31, 2025 11:59 am John Palminteri

The Harbor Restaurant ball drop is taking place to end 2025. It will be part of an evening of… Continue Reading

Some Sabor Champagne to Savor New Year

December 30, 2025 11:03 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) Most people celebrating the New Year with champagne will pop the cork and pour it into flutes, but some will open… Continue Reading

Solvang’s Copenhagen Countdown Rings In 2026 On Denmark Time

December 31, 2025 11:54 am Jarrod Zinn

SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) - The city of Solvang rang in the new year this afternoon with the second annual Copenhagen Countdown. It's already 2026 in… Continue Reading

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