California Archives

Good Samaritan toy drive begins to benefit kids in local homeless shelters

December 9, 2025 12:05 pm Dave Alley

An annual toy drive held each year by Good Samaritan Shelter to benefit children who are clients of the Santa Barbara County-based non-profit… Continue Reading

The truth about minimum coverage requirements in California

December 9, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

CheapInsurance.com reports on minimum auto insurance coverage requirements in California,… Continue Reading

Holiday Decorations Shine along Freeway and Trolley of Lights Routes

December 8, 2025 5:17 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Driving the 101 at night may be a holiday treat for folks who enjoy holiday lights. Residents along Thomas Avenue in… Continue Reading

Cal Poly introduces Tim Skipper as new head football coach

December 8, 2025 11:57 am Dave Alley

Cal Poly formally introduced Tim Skipper as its new head football coach Monday… Continue Reading

Supervisor Laura Capps Kicks Off Re-election Campaign

December 7, 2025 12:12 am Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT)– Second District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps kicked off her reelection campaign on Saturday by the… Continue Reading

Oxnard Parade celebrates Christmas Stories

December 6, 2025 9:32 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Claus had to be patient at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus appeared at the end of a 3-hour… Continue Reading

Oxnard Tamale Festival celebrates tradition

December 6, 2025 9:41 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Oxnard Tamale Festival included mouthwatering food and entertainment. Performers included The Nandos band. The… Continue Reading

Mammoth Kids Ski Free Week gets underway

December 6, 2025 10:47 pm Tracy Lehr

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (KEYT) Skier and snowboarders are flocking to mammoth and enjoying the runs that are open thanks to storms in Sierra and man… Continue Reading

Gallup & Stribling Orchids sells plenty of Colorful Poinsettias, too

December 7, 2025 7:56 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Poinsettias now come in a rainbow of colors. Gallup & Stribling Orchids in Carpinteria may be known for its orchids… 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

Santa Maria Parade of Lights highlights include proposal

December 6, 2025 11:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Christmas Parade of Lights took place on Saturday night in Santa Maria. People lined Broadway to see illuminated… Continue Reading

Most commonly hunted migratory birds in California

December 6, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the most commonly hunted migratory birds in California using data from… Continue Reading

Hottest Decembers in California since 1895

December 5, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Decembers in California since 1895 using data from the Continue Reading

Alex Posada, Santa Maria’s longest ever serving employee, retiring after nearly 47 years

December 4, 2025 12:08 pm Dave Alley

After nearly 47 years working for the City of Santa Maria, longtime Recreation and Parks Director Alex Posada is… Continue Reading

Concerns mounting as Nipomo residents face significant water rate increases

December 3, 2025 12:02 pm Dave Alley

The Nipomo Community Services District (NCSD) Board of Directors is set to vote one week from today on a proposal that would raise monthly water… Continue Reading

Baldest states: See how California ranks for hair-loss medication prescriptions

December 3, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

GoodRx compiled data on hair-loss medication prescriptions in California and across the… Continue Reading

Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

December 3, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV… Continue Reading

Congressional members allege Acting U.S. Attorney Essayli violated professional standards

December 2, 2025 11:42 am Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Tuesday, 13 members of Congress signed a letter requesting that the Department of Justice look into allegations that Acting… Continue Reading

SLO County looking for new ideas to improve its Parks and Recreation facilities

December 2, 2025 12:01 pm Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation is currently in the early stages of updating its Master Plan for the first time in two decades and is… Continue Reading

Ice in Paradise Joins Giving Tuesday to Support Community Ice Sports in Goleta

December 2, 2025 11:23 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ice in Paradise, the popular local ice rink celebrating its 10th anniversary, is participating in Giving Tuesday to… Continue Reading