Possible “suicide swarm” brings out the beekeeper
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - An usual sight this time of year brought out the local beekeeper. Â
A small beehive about the size of a softball… Continue Reading
Outdoors
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
Visitors must soon pay for parking at popular Pismo Beach hiking trail
Visitors to one of the most popular and scenic hiking trails on the Central Coast will soon need to pay for… Continue Reading
Woman airlifted to Cottage Hospital after injury on Franklin Trail
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Deputies and firefighters airlifted an injured female hiker who was hiking near Franklin Trail… Continue Reading
Public May Gain Greater Access to Guadalupe Dunes after Chevron Land Donation
A planned land donation by Chevron may provide greater public access to the Guadalupe Dunes in the… Continue Reading
Sable Offshore facing criminal charges over repair work done to restart oil production
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office filed criminal charges against Sable Offshore, a… Continue Reading
Coastal Cleanup Day Will Revive Local Environment, Provide Data for Legislation
Coastal Cleanup Day takes place Saturday September 20. Volunteers will cover hundreds of miles in the tri… Continue Reading
Local Assemblymember has six bills awaiting Governor’s signature to become law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – Local Assemblymember Gregg Hart has six bills awaiting a signature from the Governor to become law at the close of this… Continue Reading
Central Coast Beaches Make Top Spots on List
Buttterfly Beach in Montecito was one of the top picks in a Sunset magazine beach ranking story. Avila Beach and Pismo Beach were also… Continue Reading
Author, anthropologist and former Hotshot Jordan Thomas joins Your News Channel Friday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Anthropologist and former Los Padres Hotshot firefighter Jordan Thomas joined Your News Channel to discuss his new… Continue Reading
Buellton Sees 250 Arthritis Foundation Cyclists On Their Way Through California
BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) - 250 cyclists are pedaling down the Central Coast this week riding hundreds of miles to raise money and awareness for… Continue Reading
Parklets Demolished On One Block of State St. to Make Way for New Look
State St. restoration between Haley St. and Cota St. is underway with a morning removal of parklets. Pedlets are going in this… Continue Reading
Environmental Clean Up Project by Edison Closes a Popular Trail in Santa Barbara County
The Edison Tunnel trail stream restoration project continues next week. It repairs damage from a project in the Mission Canyon hills in… Continue Reading
Last Big Summer Season Weekend in Santa Barbara, Should Travelers Stay or Should They Go?
Travelers and local residents in Santa Barbara get to enjoy Uni Saturday mornings in the harbor. For some, there's no need to go far way for this… Continue Reading
Recovery Plan Fails, Crashed Boat Breaks Up on a Montecito Beach
A crashed sailboat of Butterfly Beach in Montecito could have a second chance with a recovery effort. The owner says a tow boat will help to get it… Continue Reading