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Kamala Harris Surprises Crowd at Historic Senate Swearing-In in Santa Barbara

January 9, 2026 5:12 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance in Santa Barbara to help mark a historic milestone… Continue Reading

Two Highway 101 ramps in Arroyo Grande to close for a week beginning this weekend

January 9, 2026 3:44 pm Dave Alley

A pair of Highway 101 ramps in Arroyo Grande will close this weekend due to a construction project that will last one… Continue Reading

Coldest Januarys in California since 1895

January 9, 2026 4:57 am Stacker

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Januarys in California since 1895 using data from the Continue Reading

The national network spotlight shines on 911 At Ease International for First Responder support

January 8, 2026 3:44 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif - (KEYT) The national spotlight will shine on 911 At Ease International, a local nonprofit devoted to the mental health of… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore states onshore pipelines have not been restarted opening them up to state oversight

January 7, 2026 4:27 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore and environmental advocacy groups were in court Wednesday when the Houston-based energy company… Continue Reading

SLO County Rolls Out Redesigned Website to Track Respiratory Illnesses in the Community

January 8, 2026 11:59 am Dave Alley

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

Congresswoman Julia Brownley will not seek reelection in 2026

January 8, 2026 12:13 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026. Congresswoman Brownley… Continue Reading

Volunteers Needed for Free Tax Help Program in Santa Barbara

January 8, 2026 11:10 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (KEYT) - Volunteers in Santa Barbara are needed to help local families with their taxes this filing season. The VITA program… Continue Reading

Habitat Families Receive Keys to Homes They Helped Build in Camarillo

January 8, 2026 10:47 am Patricia Martellotti

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) - Eight Ventura County families are celebrating a major milestone—receiving the keys to homes they helped build in… Continue Reading

WATCH: Gov. Newsom’s Final State of the State Address

January 8, 2026 10:08 am News Channel 3-12

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State Address Thursday morning from the state capital.… Continue Reading

Casa Pacifica faces Lawsuit over Death of Teen

January 7, 2026 8:18 pm Tracy Lehr

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 Protest and Vigil held for Woman Killed in Minneapolis

January 7, 2026 7:39 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Protesters held signs and electric candles at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Wednesday evening. They… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Battalion Chief Reflects on Palisades and Eaton Fire Anniversary

January 7, 2026 5:09 pm Tracy Lehr

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

Upcoming News Channel 3-12 MLK Day of Service Blood Drive looking to help boost local supplies

January 7, 2026 11:39 am Dave Alley

The 8th Annual News Channel 3-11-12 MLK Day of Service Blood Drive will be held later this month in an effort to help boost local supply… Continue Reading

Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

January 7, 2026 4:57 am Stacker

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV… Continue Reading

Montecito Mudslide Survivor to Share Message of Hope at “Raising Our Light” remembrance

January 6, 2026 4:39 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Anniversaries are not always easy. The anniversary of the Montecito debris flow or mudslide that claimed 23 lives is a prime… Continue Reading

Coastal Commission Demands Federal Permits Be Reviewed to Restart Oil Production in Santa Barbara County

January 6, 2026 6:45 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Coastal Commission has cited federal laws and a court agreement to demand that the Trump… Continue Reading

SLO County Supervisors begin new year with reorganized board leadership

January 6, 2026 11:44 am Dave Alley

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors began the new year Tuesday morning by officially appointing a new chairperson for the 2026… Continue Reading

Storm Leaves Mud and Debris Behind in Old Town Goleta and SBCC parking lots

January 5, 2026 6:22 pm Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – One of the busiest intersections in Goleta is drying out. Midday Saturday Hollister and Fairview Avenues looked like a… Continue Reading

Santa Maria honors late community icon Jim Glines with memorial sign

January 5, 2026 11:59 am Dave Alley

The City of Santa Maria honored the community icon Jim Glines with the unveiling of a new memorial sign Monday… Continue Reading

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