Low Number of Monarch Butterflies Recored for Second Straight Year in Pismo Beach
For a second straight year, a low number of monarch butterflies have been counted at the popular Pismo State Beach Butterfly… Continue Reading
Environment & Energy
Federal government takes over regulatory control of Sable Offshore’s pipelines in Santa Barbara and Kern Counties
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
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, members of the California congressional delegation announced that a federal watchdog has agreed to investigate… Continue Reading
Federal regulator removes State Fire Marshal from supervision of Sable Offshore’s oil restart plans
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Final Phase of Hwy 101 Project Aims to Relieve Traffic Congestion & Improve Safety
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
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
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
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Ventura City Councilmember Alex Mangone notified neighbors about a Town Hall at Pierpont Elementary School this… Continue Reading