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“Rudolph’s Rock N’ Roll Regatta” filled Channel Islands Harbor with Holiday Lights

December 14, 2025 5:16 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. Boat owners and yacht clubs went all out for the 59th annual Parade of Lights on Saturday night in the Channel Islands Harbor. The… Continue Reading

“Let it Glow” themed Boat Parade held in Ventura Harbor

December 13, 2025 7:54 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) 'Tis the season for boat parades. The Parade of Lights in Ventura is the only one along the coast that runs for two… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Spirit Parade fills Linden Avenue with Holiday Cheer

December 13, 2025 7:23 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) A community known for having a Santa Clause Lane exit along the 101 freeway had its annual holiday parade on… Continue Reading

ShelterBox USA honors Kim Cantin

December 7, 2025 9:04 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) ShelterBox honored Kim Cantin with the 2025 Community Impact Award at the Montecito Club. Cantin said she knows how… Continue Reading

Shoppers don’t all buy into Cyber Monday hype

December 1, 2025 10:53 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Some shoppers wait for Cyber Monday to buy gifts online, others try to stay off their computers. Even so, analysts… Continue Reading

Pierpont neighbors invited to Town Hall following water scare

November 30, 2025 9:53 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Ventura City Councilmember Alex Mangone notified neighbors about a Town Hall at Pierpont Elementary School this… Continue Reading

Tree of Light decorated by volunteer crew

November 30, 2025 9:54 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Bill Baker wouldn't miss decorated the 100 foot pine on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala in Santa Barbara. "We've… Continue Reading

Monster Trucks catch air at the Earl Warren Showgrounds

November 29, 2025 10:42 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Monster Truck Nitro Tour performed back-to-back shows in Santa Barbara on Saturday following… Continue Reading

City of Ventura Issues “Do Not Use Water” Order for Pierpont Area

November 25, 2025 4:08 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – The city of Ventura issued a Do Not Use Water order for the Pierpont neighborhood by the beach, and nearby… Continue Reading

“Fat Albert” the cat returned to Longhorn Coffee Shop in Santa Ynez

November 19, 2025 5:58 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) – The search is over for a missing cat named " Fat Albert." The 17-year-old cat was returned to the Longhorn… Continue Reading

Farms work to reduce storm impacts

November 16, 2025 10:44 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Farm owners and workers are trying to prevent rain damage. People driving along Harbor Blvd. between Oxnard and Ventura can… Continue Reading

Casillas Martial Arts Academy opens in Oxnard

November 8, 2025 10:48 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) A new martial arts academy is helping people of all ages learn how to defend themselves It is called the Casillas Martial… Continue Reading

The Gothic Market encourages visitors to dress up for event at Ventura County Fairgrounds

November 8, 2025 9:25 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) A gothic market is taking place all weekend. People are dressing up for the occasion. Grimoire's Gothic Market is being… Continue Reading

Howl-O-Ween Costume Contestants include Invisible Man and Dog, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and more

October 25, 2025 8:43 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Little Bo Peep took the Best of Show blue ribbon at the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest in the Ventura… Continue Reading

Plein Air Artists Find Inspiration at Great Pacific Pumpkins

October 25, 2025 8:45 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A popular pumpkin patch in Ventura invited Plein Air artists to their property. "Plein Air" is French for the act of… Continue Reading

Birthday Celebration Held for Former Port Hueneme Mayor Tony Volante

October 12, 2025 9:08 pm Tracy Lehr

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – Former Port Hueneme Mayor Tony Volante celebrated his 90th birthday in early October with the… Continue Reading

2025 Nobel Prizes Awarded To UCSB Professors John Martinis and Michel Devoret

October 7, 2025 11:13 am Alissa Orozco, Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Two professors from the University of California, Santa Barbara have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for… Continue Reading

College Students Try to Make Ends Meet in the Country’s Most Expensive Housing Area

October 6, 2025 12:00 pm John Palminteri

Housing in the Santa Barbara area including Isla Vista is said to be the most expensive for any college town in America. The average home sale price… Continue Reading

Carpinteria celebrates 39th Avocado Fest

October 4, 2025 8:38 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Carpinteria is celebrating its 39th Avocado Festival. Visitors enjoyed live music on multiple stages full of… Continue Reading

Accessibility Ramp Construction Begins at Old Mission Santa Barbara

September 30, 2025 6:11 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Work started Tuesday on a ramp to the Old Mission Santa Barbara. The long-awaited ramp is being built on the right… Continue Reading