Already Soggy Areas Brace for Another Round of Rain
The Santa Barbara waterfront is getting its winter protection with a sand berm. Damage has occurred before in this… Continue Reading
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Grinch Scavenger Hunt Sweeps Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A Grinch-themed scavenger hunt kicks off in Santa Barbara.
The Granada Theatre hid free Grinch movie tickets inside… Continue Reading
Prep wrap up in girls basketball, girls water polo, and soccer
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). -
High School Girls Basketball:
San Marcos 57, Righetti 52 (Schow 13 pts, Ahmad 12 pts)
Dos Pueblos 75,… Continue Reading
Cal Poly picks up road win at Big 12 school Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, (KEYT) - Sophomore guards Cayden Ward (28 points) and Hamad Mousa (26) each enjoyed new career scoring highs Thursday evening… Continue Reading
From Government Shutdown to Community Liftoff: Santa Barbara’s Answer to a National Crisis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - They call it airlifting hope.
“It’s good to have you guys back on the payroll,” pilot Levi Maaia of Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Rain moves out Friday, temps start to rise Saturday
The fourth and final system on the Central Coast has moved past north county this afternoon. As we head into Friday, the system spins back toward… Continue Reading
Judge Dismisses Felony Case Against Ashlee Buzzard
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Today, a Lompoc judge dismissed a felony case against Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard,… Continue Reading
“Jagged Little Pill” Tackles Tough Topics Through Music and Theatre
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The cast of Jagged Little Pill is ready to take the stage for a second weekend of performances inspired by Alanis… Continue Reading
Final Day of News Channel 12 Turkey Drive Taking Place at Three Drop-Off Locations
The annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive is concluding on Thursday with donations being collected at three in-person drop-off… Continue Reading
A Break in Rain Gives Workers and Businesses the Chance to Rebound
Heavy equipment has arrived at the Santa Barbara waterfront to build a sand berm. It will protect the Yacht club, businesses and parking areas from… Continue Reading
Cardinals soar in season-opening win at the Bird Cage Classic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - Jaymi Coronado led all scorers with 18 points and Alyssa Chrestenson added 16 points as Bishop Diego overwhelmed… Continue Reading
UCSB students react to regent’s tuition vote
ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) Despite protester chanting "UC UC you can't hide, we can see your greedy side," the University of California Board of… Continue Reading
Holiday Shoppers flock to Swap Meet in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Early birds are flocking to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Swap Meet to do their holiday shopping.
It opens at 7 a.m. on… Continue Reading
Bishop Diego girls tennis wins CIF-SS D8 title in a tiebreaker over Santiago/GG
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - Bishop Diego High School outlasted Santiago/Garden Grove to win the CIF-Southern Section Division 8 championship in… Continue Reading
UCSB brushes aside slow start and wins at San Jose State
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KEYT). - Zoe Borter scored a game-high 22 points as UCSB rallied from an early 10 point deficit to win at San Jose State… Continue Reading
Lil’ Toot Offers Free Rides with the Return of Sunshine at the Santa Barbara Harbor
Businesses and tourist services are rebounding from the rain recently including the Lil' Toot which had free rides for a… Continue Reading
Tickets on the Rise for Parking Violators in Santa Barbara
Parking tickets have hit windshields at a rate six percent higher than last year. Summer alone was about 13,000… Continue Reading
Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Collision, Oxnard Driver Arrested in Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – An Oxnard man was arrested in Port Hueneme Tuesday night after leading officers on vehicle pursuit and colliding with… Continue Reading
Old Spanish Days Announces Leadership for Fiesta 2026
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Leadership for Fiesta 2026 has been solidified for yet another year of celebrating Santa Barbara's community,… Continue Reading
Second Round of Rain Launches Sandbag Stations on Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – The public is urged to prep for a second round of rain, looking to hit the Central Coast starting Thursday morning.… Continue Reading