Hearing held to discuss Surfliner Inn Project EIR
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Surfliner Inn project in Carpinteria is still under review.
A public hearing took place on Wednesday evening… Continue Reading
Environment & Energy
Senators demand answers about pre-determined EPA change to national emissions standards
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – California's Senators joined 38 other members of the nation's upper chamber in announcing an investigation into the… Continue Reading
Edison Uses a Helicopter to Deliver Power Poles in a Foothill Santa Barbara Neighborhood
A special helicopter was brought in for a power pole project Friday in Santa Barbara.
Traffic was delayed and some homes were evacuated during the… Continue Reading
Sustainability In Festivals Becoming a Trend in Santa Barbara County and Across the Nation
Sustainable events are a priority in 2026. That's being discussed at the three-day FestForum in Santa… Continue Reading
Local Student-Led Film Screens The Fight To Bring Back The California Grizzly Bear
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Despite being an iconic California symbol, the grizzly bear has been practically extinct in the state for a century… Continue Reading
Santa Maria City Rangers Report Latest Homelessness Trends
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Maria city leaders received an update on the challenges facing the city's homeless population.
Many individuals… Continue Reading
Trump Administration revokes finding that certain greenhouse gas emissions impact public health
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the Trump Administration formally announced the removal of a 2009 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule… Continue Reading
Actor Jane Fonda Joins Fight Against Fossil Fuels in New Documentary
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – In a new documentary debuting at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, actor and activist Jane Fonda travels… Continue Reading
Natural Access to Wheeler Gorge Waterways Restored After Joint Construction Project
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, local non-profit South Coast Habitat Restoration and the U.S. Forest Service officially announced the… Continue Reading
Sable Offshore pursuing alternative shipping plan in federal waters as onshore pipelines remain tied up in court proceedings
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, Sable Offshore informed investors about the current status of its plans to restart oil production in… Continue Reading
Peaceful Pardall Park Pumps Up Pupils in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif.—It’s an area with heavy foot traffic— from skateboarders to cyclists— and now it has the perfect resting spot, thanks to the Isla… Continue Reading
California Attorney General sues Trump Administration over Santa Barbara County Oil Project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the Trump administration illegally assumed oversight of two oil pipelines… Continue Reading
Local Program Prepares Community Leaders for Climate Action in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is launching its next Climate Stewards course this week, training local… Continue Reading
Water at East Beach Now Safe for Visitors Following Month-Long Closure
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The ocean water at East Beach in Santa Barbara is now open for recreational use after a month-long water contact… Continue Reading
California Attorney General sues Trump Administration over restarting oil production in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his office filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging… Continue Reading
WATCH: California Sues Trump Administration Over Oil Pipeline Restart
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta held a press conference Friday morning at Dockweiler State beach in Los Angeles… Continue Reading
Zero Emission Vehicle Sales Exceed State Goals
Zero emission vehicle sales in California have exceeded the expectations in 2025. More charging stations have made it easier to own an electric… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project On Tap
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Lake Cachuma may be spilling now but that wasn't the case a decade ago when the Carpinteria Valley Water District saw the… Continue Reading
Goleta Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore To Attend Meeting to Discuss Sewage Spill Settlement
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, Goleta City Council Members were given a presentation by the city of a million gallon sewage spill over… Continue Reading
Public Comment Period on Federal plan to Increase Oil Drilling off the Coast closes Friday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) When actor and Ojai area resident Ted Danson agreed to show up for a people's hearing on the Federal plan to increase… Continue Reading