Work Continues to Turn Local Landmark into Boutique Hotel
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews have been working until dark to convert the First Christian Church of Santa Barbara into a 37 room boutique… Continue Reading
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Good Samaritan toy drive begins to benefit kids in local homeless shelters
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
Holiday Decorations Shine along Freeway and Trolley of Lights Routes
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
Cal Poly formally introduced Tim Skipper as its new head football coach Monday… Continue Reading
Oxnard Parade celebrates Christmas Stories
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alex Posada, Santa Maria’s longest ever serving employee, retiring after nearly 47 years
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
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
SLO County looking for new ideas to improve its Parks and Recreation facilities
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
Shoppers don’t all buy into Cyber Monday hype
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Some shoppers wait for Cyber Monday to buy gifts online, others try to stay off their computers.
Even so, analysts… Continue Reading
Massage Therapist speaks out against proposals intended to crack down on illegal activity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The City of Santa Barbara is preparing to update its massage ordinance.
Before changes are made, a longtime massage… Continue Reading
Santa Maria seeking public opinion on improving its bus system
The City of Santa Maria is reaching out to the community in an effort to help improve its public transportation… Continue Reading
New furniture store opens in old Santa Maria Costco building
A new furniture store has at long last filled the long-vacant building that was the former home of Costco in Santa… Continue Reading
St. Vincent’s hosts 15th Fashion Show & Luncheon
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) St. Vincent's held its 15th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
The event… Continue Reading
Bodysurfers compete in Ventura Bodysurfing Classic
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Some of the best bodysurfers around took part in the Ventura Bodysurfing Classic.
The competition at the South Jetty in the… Continue Reading
Monster Trucks catch air at the Earl Warren Showgrounds
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Monster Truck Nitro Tour performed back-to-back shows in Santa Barbara on Saturday following… Continue Reading