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Environmental groups file emergency lawsuit to halt federally-approved oil restart plans

December 25, 2025 12:33 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – Environmental groups filed an emergency lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block the federal government's approval this week of… Continue Reading

Federal regulator approves Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County

December 24, 2025 4:31 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved Sable Offshore's plan to restart oil production off… Continue Reading

State Senate Leader Monique Limón Announces Next Sessions’ Committee Assignments

December 24, 2025 12:42 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, California's Senate President pro Tempore, Monique Limón of Santa Barbara, announced the committee membership… Continue Reading

When Cocoa Costs Climb, Santa Barbara Chocolate Makers Don’t Melt Down

December 24, 2025 11:51 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves — your favorite treat is feeling the heat. Think chocolate’s a sweet gig? Try… Continue Reading

Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

December 24, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV… Continue Reading

First Day of Storm Dampens Santa Barbara County

December 23, 2025 9:49 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People expected the storm to arrive on Tuesday and it did with heavy rain and soft showers at times. Some fallen palm… Continue Reading

Grinch screening benefits Santa Barbara Humane

December 23, 2025 10:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" screened at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria for a worthy cause. The screening… Continue Reading

Rain Doesn’t put a Damper on Holiday Errands

December 23, 2025 5:48 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People like Charlotte Heath are enjoying the showers that started in Santa Barbara on Tuesday afternoon. "It is like… Continue Reading

CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period

December 23, 2025 12:53 pm Dave Alley

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading

Staffing levels for storm response crews will remain normal during Christmas holiday

December 23, 2025 9:13 am Dave Alley

Even with a rare Christmastime rainstorm set to soak the Central Coast this week, local agencies say staffing will remain at normal levels despite… Continue Reading

Live Nativity includes Camels at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara

December 22, 2025 7:21 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The First United Methodist Church held its 36th annual Living Nativity before Christmas. Two casts of church… Continue Reading

DIY Sand Bag Stations Help Storm Prep

December 22, 2025 5:24 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Sand and sand bags are available at a number of fire stations in Santa Barbara County and some parks have Do It Yourself… Continue Reading

City Halts Tree Cutting at Ventura Monarch Butterfly Habitat

December 22, 2025 12:00 pm Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - Tree cutting at a known monarch butterfly habitat in Ventura was halted after city officials arrived at the scene and… Continue Reading

Bipartisan bill expands benefits to first responders and families fighting service-related cancers

December 22, 2025 11:58 am Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – Bipartisan legislation expanding benefits to first responders suffering from fire response-related cancers nationwide was… Continue Reading

Rabbi from Australia shares thoughts during Light up The Harbor in Ventura

December 21, 2025 8:41 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Light Up the Harbor Chanukah Celebration in Ventura was led by Rabbi Yakov Latowicz from Melbourne, Australia. His… Continue Reading

Bib Gourmand restaurants in Los Angeles

December 21, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of Bib Gourmand restaurants in Los… Continue Reading

Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop opens in Santa Barbara

December 20, 2025 9:35 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Ghirardelli has a scoop for chocolate lover. The popular San Francisco chocolate company opened shop in Santa… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Honors Lives on the Longest Night

December 19, 2025 1:14 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara County will gather on December 21 for the annual Longest Night Memorial, honoring people who died while… Continue Reading

Low number of monarch butterflies recorded for second straight year in Pismo Beach

December 18, 2025 12:04 pm Dave Alley

For a second straight year, a low number of monarch butterflies have been counted at the popular Pismo State Beach Butterfly… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Turns Holiday Shopping Into Wish-Making Magic

December 18, 2025 7:52 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Holiday shopping at Paseo Nuevo is taking on new meaning this season. The downtown Santa Barbara mall is partnering… Continue Reading