Environment & Energy Archives

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

Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny transfer of permits to Sable Offshore

November 4, 2025 6:12 pm Mina Wahab

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

November 4, 2025 5:07 pm Andrew Gillies

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

November 3, 2025 11:55 am Dave Alley

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

October 31, 2025 11:55 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has unveiled a new exhibit called The Living Print, celebrating the… Continue Reading

“Ellwood Mesa: Beyond the Bluffs” Premieres Sunday, November 16th at First Time Film Festival in Goleta

October 30, 2025 12:24 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the city of Goleta regarding a new short film at the first-ever Wild and Free Film Festival. GOLETA, Calif. – The… Continue Reading

“Make Polluters Pay!” : Student environmentalists walk out of class

October 24, 2025 5:25 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Students gathered outside the County Administration building to call on state lawmakers to pass the "Polluters Pay Climate… Continue Reading

State safety regulator informs Sable Offshore that restart plan may still have remaining steps

October 24, 2025 4:38 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Office of State Fire Marshal indicated there are unmet conditions within waivers granted to Sable Offshore… Continue Reading

California Congressional members demand restoration of billions in energy grants

October 23, 2025 1:26 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. – California lawmakers issued a letter this week denouncing the Trump Administration's plans to selectively terminate billions in… Continue Reading

Police Station Project Set Back by Contaminated Dirt Removal

October 21, 2025 11:59 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Police Station project had contaminated soil that had to be removed recently. It will set the project back about five months in… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Students Meet Real-Life Hero Who Inspired Their Fight for Clean Water

October 16, 2025 11:38 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Excitement is in the air as students meet Salva Dut — the real-life hero behind A Long Walk to Water. “They were… Continue Reading

Judge denies Sable Offshore’s lawsuit seeking damages against Coastal Commission

October 15, 2025 4:22 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, Sable Offshore's request to be awarded financial damages against the Coastal Commission were… Continue Reading

Important Vote On Oxnard Power Plant Postponed, Community Left Frustrated

October 14, 2025 11:46 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Oxnard residents say they’re frustrated that it’s taken so long to shut down the Ormond Beach power plant. They say pollution… Continue Reading