Santa Maria Hosts Annual Forum on Human Trafficking on the Central Coast
The issue of human trafficking on the Central Coast is being discussed Thursday during an annual forum held in Santa… Continue Reading
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Raises Approved For Santa Barbara County In-Home Caregivers
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A boost in pay is in the works for In-Home Supportive Service (I.H.S.S.) care providers.
The Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
SLO County Rolls Out Redesigned Website to Track Respiratory Illnesses in the Community
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department has created a newly redesigned website that tracks the number of respiratory virus cases in the… Continue Reading
Casa Pacifica faces Lawsuit over Death of Teen
CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) A Santa Barbara County family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Casa Pacifica in the wake of their loved… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Battalion Chief Reflects on Palisades and Eaton Fire Anniversary
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A year ago today, mutual aid fire crews from up and down the coast helped fight the Palisades and Eaton Fires that… Continue Reading
Staffing levels for storm response crews will remain normal during Christmas holiday
Even with a rare Christmastime rainstorm set to soak the Central Coast this week, local agencies say staffing will remain at normal levels despite… Continue Reading
Annual Diablo Canyon emergency information calendars now available to the public
An annual outreach effort to help provide emergency preparedness information about Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) is now underway in San Luis… Continue Reading
‘Make a Plan’ Before Getting Behind the Wheel this Holiday Season
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
SLO County touts improved public safety with opening of new dispatch center
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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