Grants Available to Bring Events to Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara event grants are available for 2026. They will help groups provide activities to draw in… Continue Reading
Outdoors
San Luis Obispo golf course staying open after being discussed as potential site for new housing
A San Luis Obispo golf course will remain open after being recently discussed as a potential site for new… Continue Reading
Natural Access to Wheeler Gorge Waterways Restored After Joint Construction Project
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, local non-profit South Coast Habitat Restoration and the U.S. Forest Service officially announced the… Continue Reading
Injured hiker on San Ysidro trail rescued by helicopter hoist Wednesday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 77-year-old hiker was transported off of the San Ysidro trail by helicopter Wednesday after falling 45 feet… Continue Reading
Another Round of King Tides Crash into the Coast
The King Tides this week have brought a powerful blast to the Santa Barbara waterfront. No serious damage has been… Continue Reading
Large Mountain Lion Spotted in Samarkand Neighborhood in Broad Daylight
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Back-to-back videos of one, possibly two, recent mountain lion visits to neighborhoods in Samarkand are making the… Continue Reading
Federal grants for DNA testing and Ventura Harbor dredging passed in latest appropriations bill
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – A $700,000 grant to expand cold case investigations by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and an almost $6 million in… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Working to Put the Brakes on Dangerous Bike Riders
New bikes rules could be in place soon in Carpinteria. The city says tougher penalties are needed for reckless… Continue Reading
MLK Day Comes with Free State Park Admission
MLK Day comes with free state park and beach admission at 200 sites including Carpinteria State Beach. That includes several sites on the Central… Continue Reading
Urgent Decisions Carefully Planned to Save the Santa Barbara Harbor Entrance From Clogging with Sand
Dredging fund for Santa Barbara have been cut putting the harbor entrance at risk. Sand buildup is very close to keeping some boats from getting… Continue Reading
“Ellwood Mesa: Beyond the Bluffs”
GOLETA, Calif (KEYT) - A beautiful, festival-worthy film about the Ellwood Bluffs is available for you to watch, from the comfort of… Continue Reading
A New Vision: How A Non-Profit Is Opening Avenues for Blind Sports
GOLETA, Calif.—At almost 80 years old, Adelaida Ortega is thriving playing the sport she loves. But when she was 45 years old she lost her… Continue Reading
Lopez Lake Water Level Slowly Rising After Recent Rainstorms
The water level at Lopez Lake is slowly rising after receiving a significant amount of rain over the past two… Continue Reading
Rain and Wind Combination Challenges Central Coast Residents
Wind impacts on the Central Coast have tossed tree limbs, backyard umbrellas and light weight outdoor furniture. High surf conditions will also… Continue Reading
Invasive oak-eating beetle confirmed to be in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Department of Fire and Forestry Protection shared Wednesday that there have been multiple confirmed… Continue Reading
Cachuma Lake Waters Still Closed for Most Boaters Due to Storm Runoff and Debris
Cachuma Lake is closed to boaters due to debris but the recreation area is open for campers and day use. Debris is on the lake from the recent… Continue Reading
Storm Aftermath Leaves Days of Cleaning, Assessment, & Preparations
Waves impacted the Santa Barbara Yacht club during the recent storms where sand was washed out. There are no structural concerns at this… Continue Reading
Volunteers Sought for Annual Santa Barbara Rose PruningÂ
Volunteers are needed for the annual pruning at the Mission Rose Garden.
It takes place January… Continue Reading
A ‘Parade’ of Storms Continues to Pass Through the Central Coast with Gushing Rain Totals
King Tides are hitting just as the latest storm moves through. The weekend is expected to have many weather… Continue Reading
50-foot Fishing Vessel Hauled Out in Pieces Following Last Week’s Crash
The Sea Dragon II boat has been removed from a Ventura Beach after a crash last week. It was creaking up in the surfline with the storm… Continue Reading