Ojai priest’s special reunion with Pope Leo in Rome
OJAI, Calif. (KEYT) — Villanova Prep in Ojai has a special connection to Pope Leo XIV.
Fr. Barnaby Johns welcomed him to campus in 2011, long… Continue Reading
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Buellton Puts New Community Art Up In The Air
BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) - There are new banners along the Avenue of Flags in the city of Buellton.Local artists of all ages are being… Continue Reading
TikTok ‘Door Kick’ Prank Sparks Safety Fears in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - A dangerous TikTok trend has struck Goleta’s University Village, where two school-age kids were caught on camera attempting… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Open is a hit with volleyball players
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Barbara Open tournament directors Jordy Dyer and Ari Garner of 805 Beach just wrapped up a successful 3-day… Continue Reading
California Avocado Festival Judges Choose Guacamole Winner and Runner-up
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Judges tasted nearly 30 guacamole entries at the 39th California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria.
It was the most… Continue Reading
Police arrest 2 people living in Santa Maria riverbed suspected of drug & ammunition possession
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Police arrested two people in the Santa Maria riverbed Saturday after receiving a tip that drugs were being sold in the… Continue Reading
AVP Santa Barbara Open fills East Beach
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Volleyball teams are filling East Beach sand courts.
They are competing in the AVP Next-Santa Barbara Open.
The… Continue Reading
Upset bid falls short as Cal Poly loses to rival #7 UC Davis
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT). - Bo Kelly threw two touchdown passes and even had a receiving touchdown but Cal Poly lost to rival UC Davis 34-27 in… Continue Reading
Four-star basketball recruit stays local as Karisma Lewis commits to UCSB
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - Former Buena High School standout shooting guard Karisma Lewis announced on social media that she has committed to… Continue Reading
UCSB wrap-up: Gauchos soccer dominates Riverside
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). -
Men's Soccer: UCSB 3, UC Riverside 0 UC Santa Barbara Men's Soccer Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg was not quick to… Continue Reading
Ventura County Fairgrounds hosts Octoberfest
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Ventura County Fairgrounds is hosting its first Octoberfest.
Local breweries are serving up steins of beer.
And… Continue Reading
Island Packers Maintains Schedule to Channel Islands despite Government Shutdown
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Federal Government shutdown hasn't stopped Islands Packers from going about its business.
Island Packers' website… Continue Reading
Friday Football Focus Week 6 Highlights
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). -
Segment One: Newbury Park 31, Santa Barbara 21; St. Joseph 40, Mission Prep 0; Santa Ynez 28, Atascadero 13; San… Continue Reading
Vista Real Charter High School Celebrates 20 Years of Personalized Learning in Ventura County
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Vista Real Charter High School celebrated its 20th anniversary with a multi-day celebration in Oxnard this week.
Known as… Continue Reading
The Case of the Missing Turtle – Hook & Press’ Beloved Pet Returned
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Leo, the tiny yellow-belly slider turtle, who usually greets Hook & Press customers and passerbys in a nearby… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Sky FC pushes back inaugural season yet again
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - The wait continues for the Santa Barbara Sky FC to take the pitch.
The team announced that their plan is to now… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Transforms for Avocado Festival: Peace, Love, and 40,000 Fans of Guac
CARPINTERIA Calif. (KEYT) - The California Avocado Festival is back in Carpinteria with tens of thousands expected to attend.
The streets of… Continue Reading
AI and Art: Santa Barbara at the Crossroads of Imagination and Innovation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Artificial intelligence is no longer just the realm of labs and start-ups. In Santa Barbara, it’s reshaping how… Continue Reading
The Walkthrough: Pacifica’s Isaiah Phelps Creates Havoc in Tritons’ Redemption Run Toward State Title
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – This week on The Walkthrough with Joey Pacifica’s Junior linebacker Isaiah Phelps is quickly becoming one of the most… Continue Reading
First Shea Hutchinson Memorial Walk Hosted to Raise Awareness And Funds For Athletic Scholarships
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A memorial event took place at Waller Park in Santa Maria for a Central Coast real estate agent and loyal Denver Broncos… Continue Reading