California Archives

Historic Move: Out of the Box Casts First Deaf Actor in Santa Barbara

November 14, 2025 6:11 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara’s Out of the Box Theatre Company is casting its first deaf actor for a new musical.The company celebrates its… Continue Reading

Spring Street Neighbors Brace for Flash Floods as Storm Hits Santa Barbara

November 14, 2025 3:29 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Spring Street neighbors in Santa Barbara are bracing for flash floods as an atmospheric river bears down.Residents… Continue Reading

Camarillo Crews Sandbag Dirt-Piled Lots in Mountain Fire Zone Ahead of Rainstorm

November 14, 2025 3:22 pm Patricia Martellotti

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) - Crews are stacking sandbags around empty lots in Camarillo’s Mountain Fire burn zones ahead of tonight’s storm. They… Continue Reading

‘Coalition for Family Harmony’ Celebrates 50 Years in Ventura County

November 13, 2025 11:31 am Patricia Martellotti

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) - The Coalition for Family Harmony is celebrating 50 years of supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault in… Continue Reading

Residents Scramble for Sandbags as Powerful Storm Hits Southern California

November 13, 2025 7:41 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Calls are coming in from Montecito residents wondering why they couldn’t find sandbags at Lower Manning Park. The… Continue Reading

Department of Justice sues to stop new Congressional maps approved this month

November 13, 2025 2:15 pm Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against recently passed Proposition 50 alleging the state's new… Continue Reading

Preparations in place ahead of Central Coast storm

November 13, 2025 12:42 pm Dave Alley

Local county and city officials say preparations are in place ahead of this week's upcoming… Continue Reading

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Youth Council Raises Funds to Feed Families Without Kitchens in Santa Barbara

November 12, 2025 8:46 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Teens with the Youth Leadership Council are raising money to help families in Santa Barbara enjoy Thanksgiving… Continue Reading

New interchange coming to busy Highway 101/Broadway intersection in Santa Maria

November 12, 2025 11:55 am Dave Alley

A major infrastructure projects is in the works to build a new interchange at the busy intersection of Highway 101 and Broadway (Highway 135) in… Continue Reading

Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

November 12, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV… Continue Reading

UCSB students to host “Save Deltopia Town Hall”

November 11, 2025 5:51 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) The unsanctioned street party known as Deltopia usually happens along Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista the weekend following… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: Good Samaritan Shelter recuperative care program helping clients with medical and housing needs

November 11, 2025 9:55 pm Dave Alley

Good Samaritan Shelter is helping its clients who have medical and housing needs through its recuperative care… Continue Reading

Los Angeles teen arrested in connection with carjacking after foot chase near Corriganville Park

November 11, 2025 12:06 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A Los Angeles teen was arrested in connection with carjacking after a foot chase with police near Corriganville Park… Continue Reading

Counties with the most veterans in California

November 11, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most veterans in… Continue Reading

Coldest Novembers in California since 1895

November 11, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

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

Los Patos Way Exit 95 slated to close Spring 2026

November 10, 2025 6:19 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A freeway exit that is not supposed to be used by trucks and tall vehicles is set to close for good in the new… Continue Reading

Prop 50 Could Affect California and Future Elections – What Do You Think?

November 4, 2025 3:39 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Following Nov. 4th special state election, former senator and Dale Francisco, former councilman came together on TV… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: Dimes Media radio stations helping promote annual fundraiser for 10th straight year

November 10, 2025 11:46 am Dave Alley

There's a big milestone this year with the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive as Dimes Media celebrates its 10th straight year as a valuable partner with… Continue Reading

Travelers brace for shutdown impacts

November 8, 2025 9:01 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The shutdown that is now in its second month has led to countless flight delays. The Federal Aviation Administration… Continue Reading

Adam’s Angels and Surfrider Foundation receive funds

November 9, 2025 10:55 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The recent Beach Boys All-Star Tribute in September is paying off for some local nonprofits. The tribute charity… Continue Reading