Sandbag Stations Open This Week in Santa Barbara County for Storm Protection
Sandbags will be available for storm protection in Santa Barbara County starting October 15. A special site on the county’s web page has locations.
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First Ever Nite Life Car Show Expected to Boost Business in Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Downtown Santa Barbara will have some new horsepower Sunday. The NITE LIFE car club of Santa Barbara presents its first car show on State Street between Cota and De La Guerra. It’s a free event from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Support from the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association and
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Nipomo receives $1.8 in state funding to build two new park projects
San Luis Obispo County announced Thursday it has received $1.8 million in state funding to help build two new park projects in Nipomo.
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Santa Maria secures $1.2 million to repair and reopen downtown sports fields
The City of Santa Maria has secured funding that will repair and reopen a long-closed downtown sports facility.
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Man-Made Reef Plays Critical Role in Restoring Kelp and Protecting Beaches
GOLETA, CA (KEYT) – If there was ever a time to give Mother Nature a helping hand, it’s now. Santa Barbara-based Fish Reef Project is doing just that, giving nature an offshore, underwater boost in seven countries and, here at home. The nonprofit team is now in a race against time ahead of California’s next super
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Local Volunteers Ready to Bag the Trash on Coastal Cleanup Day
Coastal Cleanup Day is set for Saturday September 19 from 9 .am. until noon. 37 locations will have team captains in Santa Barbara County.
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Volunteers needed for annual ‘Creeks to Coast Cleanup’
Volunteers are needed to help take part in the 21st Annual Creeks to Coast Cleanup” being held across San Luis Obispo County.
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Rare Kelvin Wave Expected to Influence Water Levels On the Central Coast
More than a King tide impact coastal waters could be pushed by a rare Kelvin wave in October. It is coming up the coast from Mexico with changes already detected in sea level heights.
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UC Santa Barbara Lagoon Area Fire Burns Bad Grass and Clears a Path for Native Flowers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Smoke and flames could be seen throughout the lagoon area of UC Santa Barbara Monday morning where a special fire was burning. It was set by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department in a special project with the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration. This prescribed burn is planned
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Coast Village Week Features Food and Drink Specials, Dog Events and Exotic Cars
For the 4th year, Coast Village week features meal deals, art specials, dog events and exotic cars.
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Cal Poly RattleCam Adds New Locations And Captures Never-Before-Seen Behaviors
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Groundbreaking scenes of births and first movements of baby rattlesnakes have been captured on livestream cameras and made available to the public. Project RattleCam, a Cal Poly-led and developed observation program publicly announced in July of 2024, has captured rare footage of live births, cuddling, and even multi-year lifecycles
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Extreme Temperatures & Humidity Combination Create New Concerns on the Central Coast
Heat impacts residents all the way to the coast and few find relief with day to day obligations. Most can’t escape to the beach or cooling centers.
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A new nature preserve planned near Nipomo will be the topic of discussion during a community meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10 2026.
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California Could Face Costly El Niño Impacts, With No Quick Help Flooding In
Financial and other help after storm damages may be slow to arrive from the federal government. Santa Barbara County’s Public Works Director has warned the Board of Supervisors
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Santa Rosa Island Fire Expected to Result in Substantial Torrey Pine Mortality; Efforts Underway to Protect Vulnerable Population
SANTA ROSA ISLAND, Calif. (KEYT) – The National Park Service estimates that between 60 and 80 percent of Santa Rosa Island’s Torrey pines are expected to die after the largest wildfire in Channel Islands National Park history earlier this year. What started out as a rescue of a stranded 67-year-old on Friday, May 15 from
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Summertime Music & Movie Events Remain Valuable Parts of Community Health
Summertime events have proven to create a healthier community. The Central Coast has had multiple concerts, late night outdoor films and festivals to bring people together and reduce stress.
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Oil Spill Drill Tests the Emergency Response in the Santa Barbara Harbor
An oil spill drill took place in the Santa Barbara Harbor Wednesday morning. Multiple agencies took part.
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Bumble Bee Species Become Candidates for State Legal Protection for the First Time
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – Four species of bumble bees are the first insects to become eligible for legal protection under the California Endangered Species Act. The candidates listed in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s document released earlier this month are the Crotch’s bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), the western bumble bee (Bombas occidentalis), the
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Fiesta Celebrations Inspires New Ideas & Events to Revive Downtown Santa Barbara
More street entertainment could boost vibrancy in downtown Santa Barbara. Musicians and business owners encourage live activities more often.
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Two Kayakers Successfully Airlifted After Capsizing in Waters Off Anacapa Island
ANACAPA ISLAND, Calif. (KEYT) – Two kayakers were rescued from the waters off of Arch Rock just off the eastern tip of Anacapa Island after their kayak overturned late Friday night last week. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach, watchstanders received a phone call around 11:17 p.m., from two people in
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