Environment & Energy Archives

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

Bodysurfers compete in Ventura Bodysurfing Classic

November 29, 2025 7:03 pm Tracy Lehr

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

Ventura lifts water order in time for Thanksgiving

November 26, 2025 12:59 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. Residents and businesses in the Pierpont area by the beach in Ventura can use their water again for drinking, cleaning and… Continue Reading

Buellton Spearheading Urban Forestry Efforts For Tree City Designation

November 26, 2025 11:57 am Jarrod Zinn

BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) - The city of Buellton is spearheading an urban forestry initiative. In pursuit of Tree City U.S.A. designation, Buellton… Continue Reading

State’s public utilities consistently missing interconnection deadlines with waiting customers

November 26, 2025 11:10 am Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – Assemblymember Dawn Addis issued a letter last week noting that the state's public utilities consistently fail to meet… Continue Reading

Judge Says Off-Roading At Oceano Dunes Violates Endangered Species Act

November 25, 2025 12:17 pm Jarrod Zinn

OCEANO, Calif. (KEYT) - A U.S. district court judge in Los Angeles issued a ruling that adds another chapter to the battle over off-road vehicles at… Continue Reading

$10,000 Grant Allows Santa Barbara School Gardens to Grow

November 24, 2025 5:20 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Explore Ecology has a mission to educate the community about the joys of nature, being outside, and taking care of the… Continue Reading

Three major pest control companies agree to over $3 million settlement over allegations of improper hazardous waste disposal

November 20, 2025 4:57 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Three major pest control companies agreed to a $3.15 million settlement with 12 California District Attorney's… Continue Reading

Allan Hancock College’s Santa Maria campus closed Thursday due to power outage

November 20, 2025 4:02 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Allan Hancock College put out the following press release in English and Spanish regarding Thursday's closure of the Santa… Continue Reading

Trump Administration announces large-scale expansion of oil and gas development in previously protected waters

November 20, 2025 1:29 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – The U.S. Department of Interior announced Thursday its plans to replace the existing offshore leasing program in the outer… Continue Reading

City Council Approves Turning Ormond Beach Power Plant Into Lithium Battery Storage Facility

November 19, 2025 5:06 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — It was an hours long meeting that went past midnight, with over 40 people expressing their opinions about the controversial… Continue Reading

Local Leaders Discuss Future of Agriculture in Light of ICE Raids

November 18, 2025 5:12 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — From lemons to avocados, Chris Sayer has had to adapt to a changing landscape. With the recent ICE raids up and down the… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s Shelterbox USA responds to hurricane aftermath in Jamaica

November 17, 2025 11:13 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Shelterbox USA President Kerri Murray spent a week in Jamaica assessing the needs for survivors of Hurricane Melissa. More… 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

Proposed Ballot Initiative Aims for an Affordable California By Overhauling Environmental Law

November 10, 2025 4:50 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Yawar Charlie is a realtor who is also an expert when it comes to historic buildings. He says addressing Santa… Continue Reading

Volunteers search for more oiled seabirds in Ventura after toxic oil slick

November 7, 2025 5:20 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.—Liz Holbrook comes out to the Ventura beaches every day to find Western grebes that have been stranded by the shore. She carries her… Continue Reading

Central Coast region featured prominently in State Parks Foundation photo contest

November 6, 2025 1:33 pm Andrew Gillies

CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the California State Parks Foundation announced the winners of this year's state parks photo… Continue Reading