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From e-cards to virtual worlds: 30 years of digital Christmas

December 12, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

Decentraland reports on the evolution of holiday celebrations online, from early e-cards to vibrant virtual… Continue Reading

State environmental regulator approves continued operations at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

December 12, 2025 1:27 pm Andrew Gillies

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the California Coastal Commission approved, with conditions, the continued operation of Diablo Canyon… Continue Reading

Posada Navideña Event in Goleta Canceled Over Immigration Fears

December 12, 2025 11:55 am Alissa Orozco

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the organizers of Posada Navideña, a Christmas mixer scheduled to take place in Goleta, canceled the event just… Continue Reading

Special Toy Drive Launches in High Gear to Help the Unity Shoppe

December 12, 2025 12:45 am John Palminteri

The Community Hot Rod Project will provide gifts to the Unity Shoppe. They will be delivered during the… Continue Reading

10 great cannabis films that aren't dumb comedies

December 12, 2025 2:43 am Stacker

Stacker surveyed the history of cannabis films and looked to IMDb user scores… Continue Reading

Can an economic downturn actually boost healthy habits? 70% of Americans say yes: Here’s why

December 12, 2025 2:43 am Stacker

Hims reports that 70% of Americans believe an economic downturn encourages healthier habits, like cooking at… Continue Reading

How to handle holiday stress and family pressure around food and body image

December 12, 2025 2:43 am Stacker

LifeStance Health reports that holiday stress often arises from family expectations and sensitive topics like… Continue Reading

Housing Conference Shows Multiple Permit and Financial Deals are Needed to Build Forward

December 11, 2025 1:25 pm John Palminteri

Housing and planning experts meet to discuss options to meet growing needs on the South Coast. Regulations and financial challenges continue to be… Continue Reading

A Holiday Search is Underway in Solvang for the Nissers

December 10, 2025 4:49 pm John Palminteri

A search for the Solvang Nisse is underway to win a prize. Ten Nissers can be found by following a clue sheer. The event goes into the first week… Continue Reading

Jake Shimabukuro performs free ukulele concert for kids at the Arlington Theatre

December 11, 2025 5:48 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Internationally acclaimed musician Jake Shimabukuro performed a free ukulele concert for school kids at the Arlington… Continue Reading

‘Make a Plan’ Before Getting Behind the Wheel this Holiday Season

December 11, 2025 1:46 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Two of Santa Barbara's top cops are spreading a sobering, holiday message this season: 'Do not drink and… Continue Reading

WATCH: 2025 Unity Shoppe Holiday Telethon

December 12, 2025 10:30 am News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Unity Shoppe's annual Holiday Telethon is a Santa Barbara tradition that invites the entire community to give back to… Continue Reading

Orcutt Academy’s Weather Balloons Take Flight Once Again

December 11, 2025 12:55 pm Jarrod Zinn

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) - Large white balloons in the sky over Orcutt Wednesday and Thursday morning were part of a long-running science experiment at… Continue Reading

Funding for federal program that helped states limit natural disaster costs restored by courts

December 11, 2025 5:23 pm Andrew Gillies

BOSTON, Mass. (KEYT) – On Thursday, a federal court ruled in favor of a coalition of states, including California, and restored funding cut by the… Continue Reading