Community Leaders Urge Alternatives and Solutions Not a Tough Law for Deltopia 2026
Deltopia safety and cost concerns may lead to tough new rules. The Isla Vista event is not… Continue Reading
Outdoors
SLO County looking for new ideas to improve its Parks and Recreation facilities
San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation is currently in the early stages of updating its Master Plan for the first time in two decades and is… Continue Reading
Land Trust for Santa Barbara County adds over 500 acres to permanently protected local lands
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County announced that it has added 587 acres of permanently… Continue Reading
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake recorded in the waters north of Santa Barbara Island Thursday
CHANNEL ISLANDS REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded 16 kilometers due north of Santa Barbara Island in the waters off the… Continue Reading
New tracking tool being deployed to preserve and protect Western Monarch butterflies locally
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ultra-light tracking tags are being deployed for the first time locally on Western Monarch butterflies to monitor how and… Continue Reading
Hundreds of Bike Riders Get a Bright Addition on the South Coast
Nearly 700 bike lights have been given out for free in Santa Barbara in November. It was part of a safety plan by the MOVE… Continue Reading
Lil’ Toot Offers Free Rides with the Return of Sunshine at the Santa Barbara Harbor
Businesses and tourist services are rebounding from the rain recently including the Lil' Toot which had free rides for a… Continue Reading
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits west of Templeton
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit west of Templeton Tuesday morning.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara’s Shelterbox USA responds to hurricane aftermath in Jamaica
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Shelterbox USA President Kerri Murray spent a week in Jamaica assessing the needs for survivors of Hurricane Melissa. More… Continue Reading
Mission Creek flows back to life below De La Vina Bridge Expansion Project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A local bridge project is holding up well under historic and unusual rainfall this time of year.
The De La Vina… Continue Reading
Central Coast region featured prominently in State Parks Foundation photo contest
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the California State Parks Foundation announced the winners of this year's state parks photo… Continue Reading
Goleta Parking Restrictions Are In For Halloween
Goleta parking rules are in place near Isla Vista for Halloween. That controls out of town visitors from coming to the… Continue Reading
Central Coast Winemakers Stay Optimistic Amidst Slow Wine Market & Late Harvest
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – You won't see a worried look on the faces of many Central Coast winemakers as they are well into their 2025… Continue Reading
Possible “suicide swarm” brings out the beekeeper
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - An usual sight this time of year brought out the local beekeeper.
A small beehive about the size of a softball… Continue Reading
Santa Maria approves $5.5 million in additional funding to push new sports complex closer to completion
The Santa Maria City Council will consider on Tuesday night the approval of additional funding needed to complete work of the now-under-construction… Continue Reading
Visitors adjusting to new parking fee at popular Pismo Beach hiking trail
PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - A much-discussed new parking fee at the popular Pismo Preserve hiking trail is now in effort.
Visitors to the… Continue Reading
Foster kids Catch Waves Thanks to ‘More Than Conquerors Surf’
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – More than Conquerors hosted a Ventura surf session on Saturday.
The group serves foster youth and others.
"We could… Continue Reading
Man clinging to Ellwood Pier rescued and treated for hypothermia and minor injuries Saturday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man clinging to the Ellwood Pier was successfully rescued from chest-high waters Saturday… Continue Reading
Vintners Blend Education, Special Selections with the Upcoming Festival for Wine Enthusiasts
Some wine grapes are hanging on the vines and other bunches are being picked for harvest as the Vintners Festival celebrates the industry this… Continue Reading
Sunflower Maze Adds a New Twist to the Fall Corn Maze Craze
The Summerset Farm in Santa Ynez has a sunflower maze this fall. It is an option to the traditional corn maze you can find on the Central… Continue Reading