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