Charitable Giving Strong in 2025 Despite Economic Challenges
The end of the year may still mean a boost in charitable giving. Santa Barbara has seen generosity to local causes including the Unity… Continue Reading
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Santa Maria man arrested Monday for multiple firearm-related charges after Sunday assault call
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 48-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested for assault with a firearm and multiple other gun-related charges… Continue Reading
La Casa de Maria Reopens With Interfaith Celebration in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - A beloved Montecito retreat center is reopening its doors and renewing its role in the community. La Casa de Maria has… Continue Reading
Dons pull away from Bishop Diego to move to 3-0 at Santa Barbara Holiday Classic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Levi Oakes scored a game-high 23 points and Brent Sharpton added 17 points as host Santa Barbara High School defeated… Continue Reading
Moderate storm to arrive New Year’s Eve
Lingering Santa Ana winds prevail through Ventura Tuesday. A Wind Advisory in in place through 3pm, however these winds will be significantly lighter… Continue Reading
New Landscaping May Just be Part of Downtown Santa Barbara’s Master Plan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – There's a new look to one of the blocks in downtown Santa Barbara, and it has nothing to do with a retail or food… Continue Reading
Cloudy Tuesday, 90% rain chance on New Year’s Eve & Day
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - It will be warm, cloudy and windy Tuesday before our next rainstorm.
Rain from the coast of Mexico arrives locally… Continue Reading
Port Hueneme teen arrested in connection with shooting on Surfside Drive Sunday
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – A 16-year-old from Port Hueneme was arrested after a shooting on Surfside Drive Sunday.
On Dec. 28, around 4:31… Continue Reading
How to Ring in the New Year with the Perfect Pop of Champagne!
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – And just like that, 2026 is nearly here and wine expert Jamie Knee is back with your News Channel to talk all things… Continue Reading
Five Cities Fire Providing Free Chipping for Arroyo Grande Residents
Below is a press release from the Five Cities Fire Authority regarding free chipping services for residents of Arroyo Grande.
ARROYO GRANDE,… Continue Reading
Santa Paula man facing attempted murder charges after shooting at occupied vehicle
SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 29-year-old Santa Paula man is in custody for attempted murder and child endangerment after allegedly shooting at a… Continue Reading
Santa Ana winds Monday, rain for the New Year
Santa Ana winds crank up with peak winds are expected Monday morning through Ventura County. This offshore push is due to a high pressure system… Continue Reading
Storms damage Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Mission Basilica San Bueneventura, built in 1782, was damaged by the heavy December storm.
There is now caution… Continue Reading
Sunny with offshore winds for now, Monday Dec 29th forecast
A fantastic last Sunday of 2025 with plenty of sunshine and mostly mild temperatures. High Wind Warnings and Advisories are in effect for portions of… Continue Reading
Local players make All-CIF in boys water polo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - All-CIF Southern Section Division 1 honors went to several local players in boys water polo.
(Lucas Neushul and… Continue Reading
Dons and Royals win on Day 2 of SB Classic in boys basketball
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) -
High School Boys Basketball: Day 2 of Santa Barbara Holiday Classic
Santa Barbara 75, Dougherty Valley 64: Brent… Continue Reading
Drying out for now, Sunday December 28th forecast
A much needed and deserved break from our recent rainy weather was delivered today as the entire region enjoyed plenty of sunshine. We could see a… Continue Reading
Fire Crews Tackle House Fire in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews tackled a house fire at the 4600 block of Puente Plaza in Goleta just after 2:30pm Saturday.
A resident of the… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Police Arrest Man in Fatal Hit and Run
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police officers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened just after midnight Saturday at the… Continue Reading
SB Classic Day 1 Results
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High School Boys Basketball: Santa Barbara Classic Day 1
Santa Barbara 85, Whitney(Rocklin) 61
Westmont… Continue Reading