Local News Archives

Posada Navideña Event in Goleta Canceled Over Immigration Fears

December 12, 2025 11:55 am Alissa Orozco

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the organizers of Posada Navideña, a Christmas mixer scheduled to take place in Goleta, canceled the event just… Continue Reading

Housing Conference Shows Multiple Permit and Financial Deals are Needed to Build Forward

December 11, 2025 1:25 pm John Palminteri

Housing and planning experts meet to discuss options to meet growing needs on the South Coast. Regulations and financial challenges continue to be… Continue Reading

A Holiday Search is Underway in Solvang for the Nissers

December 10, 2025 4:49 pm John Palminteri

A search for the Solvang Nisse is underway to win a prize. Ten Nissers can be found by following a clue sheer. The event goes into the first week… Continue Reading

Prep Roundup: SB boys soccer blanks DP, Ventura outlasts Chargers in girls hoops

December 11, 2025 11:25 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Channel League Girls Basketball: Ventura 80, Dos Pueblos 70: Kailee Staniland: 33 pts, 10 ast for Cougars;… Continue Reading

Opawumi named CIF-SS D7 Player of the Year headlines several local volleyball honors

December 11, 2025 8:07 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - To the victor goes the spoits. CIF-Southern Section Division 7 girls volleyball champion Cate High School swept the… Continue Reading

Jake Shimabukuro performs free ukulele concert for kids at the Arlington Theatre

December 11, 2025 5:48 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Internationally acclaimed musician Jake Shimabukuro performed a free ukulele concert for school kids at the Arlington… Continue Reading

‘Make a Plan’ Before Getting Behind the Wheel this Holiday Season

December 11, 2025 1:46 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Two of Santa Barbara's top cops are spreading a sobering, holiday message this season: 'Do not drink and… Continue Reading

Owners of The Harbor Restaurant Sue City of Santa Barbara Over Monthly Rent

December 10, 2025 7:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Attorney John Thyne and his wife Olesya didn't mean to get into the restaurant business, but Thyne decided to step in… Continue Reading

“Battalica 156” Graduates Allan Hancock College’s Fire Academy

December 11, 2025 12:59 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - Officials at Allan Hancock College say ’tis the season for public safety graduations. Battalion 156 graduated from the… Continue Reading

Mustangs run out of magic in NCAA Regional Semifinal loss at SEC powerhouse Kentucky

December 11, 2025 5:37 pm Mike Klan

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (KEYT) - Emma Fredrick tied for match-high honors with 11 kills but Cal Poly saw their surprising postseason run end in a 3-0… Continue Reading

WATCH: 2025 Unity Shoppe Holiday Telethon

December 12, 2025 10:30 am News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Unity Shoppe's annual Holiday Telethon is a Santa Barbara tradition that invites the entire community to give back to… Continue Reading

Orcutt Academy’s Weather Balloons Take Flight Once Again

December 11, 2025 12:55 pm Jarrod Zinn

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) - Large white balloons in the sky over Orcutt Wednesday and Thursday morning were part of a long-running science experiment at… Continue Reading

Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Neushul will be next head coach for San Marcos girls water polo

December 10, 2025 6:38 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Chuckie Roth is a tough act to follow but Jamie Neushul certainly has the respect and the resume to make it a seamless… Continue Reading

South Coast tradition brings holiday spirit to Friendship Center in Montecito

December 11, 2025 6:15 am Patricia Martellotti

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - A beloved South Coast tradition brought smiles and holiday spirit to Montecito this morning. Members, families, and… Continue Reading

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Plans Procession and Unity after Vandalism

December 10, 2025 11:09 am John Palminteri

The Our Lady of Guadalupe events begin with a Rosary and processional in Santa Barbara Thursday. There will also be special masses on… Continue Reading

Special Event Gives Bands from Canceled Milpas Parade a Chance to Perform

December 10, 2025 5:16 pm John Palminteri

A Holiday Band Expo takes place in Santa Barbara this weekend. Four bands from the now canceled Milpas parade will… Continue Reading

The Red Piano Holds John Lennon Music Event as Unity Shoppe Fundraiser

December 10, 2025 6:38 pm John Palminteri

A special fundraiser for the Unity Shoppe was held Sunday at the Red Piano. It was all John Lennon and Beatles… Continue Reading

Nipomo Will Increase Water Rates Despite Community Protest

December 10, 2025 12:31 pm Jarrod Zinn

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) - Nipomo residents attended a public hearing today, to voice their opposition to significant water rate increases over the next… 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

Band Submissions Now Open for Atascadero’s 2026 Summer Concert Series

December 10, 2025 4:39 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the City of Atascadero regarding submissions for their 2026 Summer Concert Series! ATASCADERO, Calif. – The City of… Continue Reading