SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara hosted a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening Celebration for its just completed rental housing project called Bella Vista. The housing authority bought the 1.3 acre land that used to house medical offices seven years ago. They built Bella Vista from the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The 2nd Annual Charity Concert raised money for nonprofits at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara on Saturday night. Ron Dante of The Archies (“Sugar Sugar”) and Cuff Links (“Tracy”) and Tom Garrett of The Classics IV (“Sandy”) helped kick off the show. The concert is a benefit for Adams Angels, and Santa Barbara Humane.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival brought out thousands of people to the waterfront The 23rd annual event is timed to celebrate the opening of lobster season. “It is the best time of year to come buy lobster opening season everybody comes together for harbor festival.” said Daniel Roslan of Garrigan
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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Breast Cancer Awareness Month events included a Pink Pub Crawl in the Channel Island Harbor. Participants picked up pink wrist bands and map. The crawl included stops at the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, Mrs. Olson’s and the Rudder Room. They raised a glass or two to support the cause. All proceeds go
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Carpinteria Planning Commission voted 3-to-1 to approve the controversial Surfliner project. David Allen, John Moyer, Glenn La Fevers voted yes. Jane L. Benefield voted no. Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerp recused herself at the last marathon meeting saying she felt threatened with a lawsuit and accused of being biased. The latest Surfliner Inn
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The 2nd annual Oktoberfest! got underway on Friday at the Ventura County fairgrounds. People lined up early to get in when the gates opened. Some people dressed in German outfits including lederhosen. “Yeah lederhosen, just brought the family out, we are going to have some fun, check out all the attractions, maybe have a
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PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) When the Port of Hueneme hosts its annual Banana Festival it gives visitors a chance to tour the deep sea port by bus and boat. Usually the port is full of container ships with bananas and cars and more, but many are delayed by hurricane Polo. That gave folks on the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Bombay Station’s chef and owner Ninder Josan welcomed guests to enjoy hosted a ribbon cutting and meal in Santa Barbara on Saturday morning. “Today we’re hosting our grand opening, and a ribbon cutting ceremony, and we’re doing this with our multi faith coalition,” said Josan. The President of the Multi Faith
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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Art lovers enjoyed the annual Art Walk at the Shores in Oxnard Shores. More than 45 artists opened their studios, homes, garages and driveways to show off art for sale. Flags, signs and balloons and maps helped lead the way. Some people rode their bikes from show to show. Many people bought
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT)The Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado is no longer a best kept secret. The beloved church has hosted the Mercado during Fiesta for years. Friday was the first day of the 3-day Mercado that includes music, dancing and food made by the best cooks in the congregation. There’s also a White Elephant
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SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) – Legendary horse trainer Monty Roberts has died. The creator of Join-Up International nonprofit wrote a bestseller entitled “The Man Who Listens to Horses.” Roberts ran a world-renown equestrian academy with family in Solvang. He was a longtime friend and mentor to actor James Dean. His friendship with the Queen of England
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) As children earned tokens for the Claw Machine during the Summer Read-A-Palooza, the Goleta City Council had some reading to do. The council agenda included library funding sources that needed updating and approval. “Every year there is an assessment for the library, it is approximately $31 and every year we apply a cost
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – FIFA watch parties at local bars and businesses happened indoors and out. Some people watched on movie-sized screen like the screen in the Ventura Harbor. Others crowded into their favorite bars. Aqua Beachfront Bar in the Crown Plaza saw a boom in business. Spain fans seemed to be outnumbered but never
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) On July 11, 7-Eleven is known for offering free slurpees. Some people entering 7-Eleven on the Mesa in Santa Barbara didn’t realize it was 7/11 day until they walked inside the store, others came in just to have a free slurpee Lots of kids mixed all the flavors. Some of the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Bars with big screen TV’s aren’t the only places to find World Cup fans. The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara is showing the match between team USA and Belgium, too. And it is free. The historic theater is making some money by selling drinks, popcorn and candy. But folks may be hard pressed
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LA JOLLA, Calif. (KEYT) The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Pacific Southwest Region, inducted Jeff Martin into the Silver Circle. The Silver Circle is a prestigious honor roll that recognizes individuals who began their television careers at least 25 years ago and those who have contributed to their community and the NATAS PSW
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) The “Meet Me in Old Town Goleta” block party” is back. The block party off Hollister Ave. on Wednesday evening included live music by Equipo Elite. Kids had a chance to make bubbles and play games and jump in bounce houses while parents checked out information booths. Soccer fans of all ages
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The networking reception and the South Coast Business & Technology Awards at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort isn’t just about the award winners. It is about students and graduates. Entrepreneur of the Year William Wang is a the founder and CEO of ChipAgents, an AI-native platform redefining the way semiconductors are designed. “It
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Paseo Nuevo redevelopment project got the green light at the Santa Barbara City Council meeting where yes votes light up in green. The city council authorized the city administrator and attorney to move forward with escrow. The plan calls for turning the former Nordstrom into rental housing and the old
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Boots & Brews Country Music Festival filled Plaza Park in Ventura. Festival-goers brought out their cowboy hats and boots and listened to country music. Local breweries and artisan vendors were on site. Attendees had the chance to take a line dancing class. Some people called it the perfect way to kick off
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