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SLO County touts improved public safety with opening of new dispatch center

October 27, 2025 11:47 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County celebrated the grand opening of its long-planned new public safety communications center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held… Continue Reading

Late night tornado warning surprises many, rattles nerves on the Central Coast

October 14, 2025 12:00 pm Dave Alley

A rare tornado warning surprised many and rattled nerves throughout the Central Coast late Monday… Continue Reading

Rollover Crash Sparks Concerns About Child Passenger Safety

September 29, 2025 5:23 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — On Sunday evening, a rollover crash off Highway 101 in Los Alamos injured a woman and a 4-year-old… Continue Reading

Parts of Cambria under a boil water notice due to equipment failure Friday

September 12, 2025 1:27 pm Andrew Gillies

CAMBRIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Parts of Cambria are currently under a boil water notice due to equipment failure at the Stuart Street Tank Friday. The… Continue Reading

Ventura Police Launches Program to Save Lives During Disasters

September 3, 2025 5:45 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif. — It’s a harsh reality, but one that Emergency Services Manager Mackenzie Douglas says everyone needs to be prepared for. “I’ve been… Continue Reading

One805 Presents Check to The Counseling Team International

September 3, 2025 4:48 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-One805 fundraising doesn't just help local first responders, it helps the their colleagues in the communities where they… Continue Reading

SCE prepares for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs

September 2, 2025 7:58 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- When the forecast calls for dry windy conditions Southern Cal Edison Edison calls Public Safety Power Shutoffs an… Continue Reading

Clean Slate Clinic in Santa Barbara helps people expunge criminal records, shows power of redemption

August 29, 2025 6:32 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— According to the 2023 National Survey of People with Records, half of those with prior convictions reported difficulties… Continue Reading

Trash, Weeds, and Car-Dwellers – Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara Express Locational Concerns

August 18, 2025 6:18 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A popular boys and girls club location is fighting blight in an area where members must walk to get to the club. The… Continue Reading

Dangerous heat wave this week to bring elevated wildfire risk to the Central Coast

August 20, 2025 10:52 am Dave Alley

Just as firefighters have nearly put the Gifford Fire completely out, a dangerous heat wave is forecast to hit the Central Coast this week and create… Continue Reading

Gifford Fire operations winding down as crews close in on full containment

August 18, 2025 11:55 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. - With crews closing in on full containment of the Gifford Fire, firefighting operations that have been ongoing around the… Continue Reading

Firefighters hoping improving weather conditions will help boost Gifford Fire containment numbers

August 13, 2025 7:07 pm Dave Alley

As the Gifford Fire nears its two week mark, firefighters are encouraged their efforts to control and eventually extinguish what is now California's… Continue Reading

Firefighters conducting burning operation to help battle Gifford Fire in SLO County

August 12, 2025 11:13 am Dave Alley

A strategic burning operation is now underway in San Luis Obispo County that is intended to help in the ongoing efforts to get the Gifford Fire under… Continue Reading

‘Fighting fire with fire,’ crews preparing to launch 36-hour burning operation to battle Gifford Fire

August 11, 2025 6:46 pm Dave Alley

As the Gifford Fire rages on for an 11th straight day, crews are preparing to launch a new operation Monday in San Luis Obispo County to the help in… Continue Reading

Most intense portion of Gifford Fire now burning in San Luis Obispo County near Huasna

August 8, 2025 7:54 pm Dave Alley

As the Gifford Fire stretches into a second week, the most intense portion of the massive blaze is taking place in South San Luis Obispo County, near… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Air Tanker Base providing valuable support in battling the Gifford Fire

August 6, 2025 12:13 pm Dave Alley

With the Gifford Fire burning just a few miles away east of Santa Maria, the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base is providing valuable support in the ongoing… Continue Reading

Firefighters facing hot and dry weather conditions while battling Gifford Fire

August 5, 2025 9:12 pm Dave Alley

Firefighters battling the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are facing difficult weather conditions while out on the fire… Continue Reading

Tsunami advisory lifted across the Central Coast and all Southern California shorelines

July 30, 2025 8:20 pm Dave Alley

A Tsunami Advisory that had been placed across the California coastline for several hours was lifted early Wednesday afternoon for San Luis Obispo… Continue Reading

Teen Activists Partner with SAFE & SB PAL to Tackle Human Exploitation in Santa Barbara

July 24, 2025 11:09 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - This summer, a group of teen activists is doing more than just volunteering. They’re learning how to fight human… Continue Reading

Updated mapping shows significant increase of homes now at risk of wildfires in San Luis Obispo

July 17, 2025 12:14 pm Dave Alley

New mapping that goes into effect today shows a greater number of homes in San Luis Obispo are now at risk of being damaged or destroyed from a… Continue Reading