Environment & Energy Archives

Federal government takes over regulatory control of Sable Offshore’s pipelines in Santa Barbara and Kern Counties

December 18, 2025 5:42 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The Federal government now has regulatory control of Sable Offshore’s pipelines in Santa Barbara and Kern counties. The… Continue Reading

Federal watchdog investigating energy investments selectively terminated by Trump Administration in October

December 18, 2025 2:45 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, members of the California congressional delegation announced that a federal watchdog has agreed to investigate… Continue Reading

Low Number of Monarch Butterflies Recored 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

Federal regulator removes State Fire Marshal from supervision of Sable Offshore’s oil restart plans

December 17, 2025 4:25 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, federal regulators agreed with Sable Offshore that local pipelines used to transport oil are subject to… Continue Reading

County Board of Supervisors officially deny permit transfers necessary to restart local oil production

December 17, 2025 12:25 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has officially denied the transfer of permits necessary to restart… Continue Reading

Annual Diablo Canyon emergency information calendars now available to the public

December 17, 2025 8:38 am Dave Alley

An annual outreach effort to help provide emergency preparedness information about Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) is now underway in San Luis… Continue Reading

Three-inch Asian orbweaver spider spotted for the first time in Santa Barbara County

December 16, 2025 11:36 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A three-inch long Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) was spotted at a local Santa Barbara County business this… Continue Reading

Dozens of Oiled Seabirds Rehabilitated and Released Into The Wild

December 12, 2025 3:49 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — International Bird Rescue CEO, JD Bergeron, says after working closely with the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, they… Continue Reading

Island Packers Hosts Caroling Cruise in Ventura

December 15, 2025 1:38 am Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Island Packers offers a new take on traditional Christmas Caroling. The company, known for bringing people to the… Continue Reading

State environmental regulator approves continued operations at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

December 12, 2025 1:27 pm Andrew Gillies

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the California Coastal Commission approved, with conditions, the continued operation of Diablo Canyon… Continue Reading

From Old to New Yorkie: Santa Barbara Humane’s 9- year-old Phoebe is Ready for Adoption

December 11, 2025 9:21 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara Humane dropped by your Morning News with Phoebe, a 9-year-old Yorkshire terrier. Phoebe was… Continue Reading

Trump Wants More Drilling on the Pacific Coast – What Do You Want?

December 10, 2025 6:45 pm C.J. Ward

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - We would love to hear what you think. President Trump wants to open the Pacific Coast to more offshore oil drilling… Continue Reading

PG&E announces drone-based safety inspections of remote power lines ahead of winter storms

December 10, 2025 1:49 pm Andrew Gillies

CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is deploying drones to identify maintenance needs and encroaching… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara issues decades-long plan for protecting and adapting local water infrastructure

December 10, 2025 12:05 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the City of Santa Barbara released its draft long-term, climate adaptation plans for water and wastewater… 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

Final Phase of Hwy 101 Project Aims to Relieve Traffic Congestion & Improve Safety

December 3, 2025 5:33 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s a question concerning drivers who've lived with 101 construction from Carpinteria for more than a decade now —… Continue Reading

Experts Warn Against Rabies Amid Drastic Increase in Bat Population in Ventura County

December 2, 2025 12:34 am Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — Community members are being urged to beware of bats and take extra precautions with their pets. “Dogs will go after… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore requests federal regulator take over restart plan oversight from State Fire Marshal

December 1, 2025 12:27 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore has requested that federal regulators assume authority over its attempts to restart oil… Continue Reading

Pierpont neighbors invited to Town Hall following water scare

November 30, 2025 9:53 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Ventura City Councilmember Alex Mangone notified neighbors about a Town Hall at Pierpont Elementary School this… Continue Reading