Environment & Energy Archives

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

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