La Conchita rain totals raise concerns
LA CONCHITA, Calif. (KEYT) La Conchita residents are keeping a close eye on rain totals.
La Conchita has had 7 inches of rain in the past two… Continue Reading
Agriculture
Three-inch Asian orbweaver spider spotted for the first time in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A three-inch long Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) was spotted at a local Santa Barbara County business this… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Food Co-op to Close Downtown Location in Final Days of December
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Many shoppers are sad to see the Isla Vista Food Coop’s Santa Barbara location close down.
“I mean, it's just sad… Continue Reading
Gallup & Stribling Orchids sells plenty of Colorful Poinsettias, too
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Poinsettias now come in a rainbow of colors.
Gallup & Stribling Orchids in Carpinteria may be known for its orchids… Continue Reading
Grocery prices “take a bite of the budget” ahead of Thanksgiving festivities
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, some of your favorite food might take a bigger bite out of your budget than… Continue Reading
Farmers Rebound from Heavy Rain, Produce Demand Expected Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Santa Barbara Farmers Market will have one of its busiest days of the year prior to Thanksgiving. The recent rains helped the water supply but… Continue Reading
Popular Nipomo Christmas tree farm opens for the holiday season with unknown future
Holloway's Christmas Trees is once again open for business, but this year it's anything but business as usual at the longtime… Continue Reading
$10,000 Grant Allows Santa Barbara School Gardens to Grow
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Explore Ecology has a mission to educate the community about the joys of nature, being outside, and taking care of the… Continue Reading
“Drive-thru Distribution” Feeds Over 300 Families at Oxnard College, Volunteers Forced to Turn Down Families
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Bags full of milk, eggs, bread, and vegetables are now a luxury for many.
Volunteers with VC Defensa say this is the… Continue Reading
Holiday Shoppers flock to Swap Meet in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Early birds are flocking to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Swap Meet to do their holiday shopping.
It opens at 7 a.m. on… Continue Reading
Local Leaders Discuss Future of Agriculture in Light of ICE Raids
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — From lemons to avocados, Chris Sayer has had to adapt to a changing landscape.
With the recent ICE raids up and down the… Continue Reading
Farms work to reduce storm impacts
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
Local Autism Org Helps Address “Cal Fresh Chaos” with Project BIG
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) —Johanna Hurtado helps adults with autism learn how to become self sufficient.
A big part of that includes budgeting… Continue Reading
DOJ Charges Oxnard Residents and Others For Violence Against Immigration Enforcement Officers in Southern California
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated with additional information from the Department of Justice regarding the arrests of the defendants… Continue Reading
Local Non-Profit Seeing Spike In Food Needs, Calling Farmers, Businesses, and Residents
SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) - Veggie Rescue Of Santa Barbara County is calling on the community of farmers, food businesses, and even residents with… Continue Reading
Central Coast Winemakers Stay Optimistic Amidst Slow Wine Market & Late Harvest
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – You won't see a worried look on the faces of many Central Coast winemakers as they are well into their 2025… Continue Reading
Local Food Share Organizations Prepare for “Man-Made SNAP Disaster”
SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. (KEYT) —Laurel Alcantar is the Director of Marketing for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
She says… Continue Reading
Fresh Food, Live Music & More to See at Upcoming Tri-County Produce Block Party
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local market Tri-County Produce, known for having the freshest produce grown/made right here on the Central Coast, is… Continue Reading
La Casa de la Raza teams up with Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Mobile
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) When La Casa de la Raza noticed an increase in health care hurdles for members of the community it teamed up Santa… Continue Reading
Protesters Gather in the Thousands for “No Kings” Rallies in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – Thousands of people attended "No Kings" protests up and down the Central Coast and around the nation on… Continue Reading