Bodysurfers compete in Ventura Bodysurfing Classic
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
Environment & Energy
Ventura lifts water order in time for Thanksgiving
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the California State Parks Foundation announced the winners of this year's state parks photo… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny transfer of permits to Sable Offshore
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— In a 4 to 1 vote, Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny the transfer of permits from Exxon Mobil to Sable… Continue Reading
Investigative journalist joins Your News Channel to talk about Sable Offshore’s leaked investor call
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Investigative journalist Sam Koppelman joined Your News Channel Tuesday to talk about his coverage of a leaked call… Continue Reading
Santa Maria bus system becomes second in the nation to achieve all-electric fleet
The City of Santa Maria has announced its transit system has successfully transitioned its entire fleet of buses to 100% battery-electric… Continue Reading
Nature Comes to Life in New “Living Print” Exhibit at Natural History Museum
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has unveiled a new exhibit called The Living Print, celebrating the… Continue Reading