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Cal Poly & Hancock Collaboration Makes Bachelor’s Degrees Available to Santa Maria Students

November 10, 2025 11:44 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Applications are open now for Cal Poly’s Bachelor Degree programs, being taught at the Allan Hancock College campus in… Continue Reading

Missing Santa Maria teen Francina Carreto safely returned home after police asked public for help

November 10, 2025 10:46 am Andrew Gillies

{UPDATE} The missing teen was brought home safe and sound Monday afternoon shared the Santa Maria Police Department. The original version of this… Continue Reading

Jose Zavala of Fillmore convicted of repeatedly molesting two children

November 10, 2025 5:17 pm Andrew Gillies

FILLMORE, Calif. (KEYT) – Jose Zavala of Fillmore was convicted by a Ventura County jury of four felony counts of sexual abuse against two children… 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

Jabari DeShields of Simi Valley charged with five felony counts of lewd acts on two children

November 10, 2025 5:00 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, Jabari Emil DeShields was charged with five felony counts of lewd acts on a child. DeShields entered a plea… Continue Reading

Aly and Aj close out Silver Deliverer tour making millennial dreams come true

November 10, 2025 3:38 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Aly and AJ wrapped up their Silver Deliverer tour at the Arlington Theatre Sunday night with a crowd from near and far and a… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office files felony imprisonment charge on Ashlee Buzzard

November 10, 2025 3:34 pm Caleb Nguyen

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced a felony false imprisonment complaint against Ashlee… Continue Reading

Prop 50 Could Affect California and Future Elections – What Do You Think?

November 4, 2025 3:39 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Following Nov. 4th special state election, former senator and Dale Francisco, former councilman came together on TV… Continue Reading

Cooling Tuesday, tracking a moderate storm Thursday

November 10, 2025 2:46 pm Mackenzie Lake

Cooling begins Tuesday as onshore flow increases and high pressure exits the area. We can say goodbye to toasty weather and tons of sunshine. Expect… Continue Reading

Officers stop sexual assault at Kellogg Park and arrest suspected attacker after foot chase

November 10, 2025 1:46 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 32-year-old man was arrested after officers stopped a sexual assault at Kellogg Park on Sunday night. Officers were… Continue Reading

Ryan Goldstein of Thousand Oaks arrested for the attempted murder of his mother Sunday

November 10, 2025 1:09 pm Andrew Gillies

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KEYT) – Ryan Goldstein of Thousand Oaks was arrested Sunday morning for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his mother… 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

Oxnard pedestrian struck and killed on Naumann Road by unidentified driver Saturday evening

November 10, 2025 12:50 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 35-year-old Oxnard man was hit and killed Saturday night along Naumann Road and investigators are turning to the… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: Dimes Media radio stations helping promote annual fundraiser for 10th straight year

November 10, 2025 11:46 am Dave Alley

There's a big milestone this year with the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive as Dimes Media celebrates its 10th straight year as a valuable partner with… Continue Reading

Warm start to the work week, tracking rain in the forecast

November 9, 2025 5:01 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. A warming and drying trend continues on Monday. Offshore flow at the surface is also keeping conditions on the dry side as well… Continue Reading

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

November 10, 2025 8:20 am CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Sarah Ferris, Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — Senators have approved a funding package to reopen the federal government, sending the… Continue Reading

US President Donald Trump listens during an event about weight-loss drugs in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election

November 10, 2025 12:08 am CNN

CNN By Karina Tsui, Michael Williams, Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies… Continue Reading

Travelers brace for shutdown impacts

November 8, 2025 9:01 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The shutdown that is now in its second month has led to countless flight delays. The Federal Aviation Administration… Continue Reading

Adam’s Angels and Surfrider Foundation receive funds

November 9, 2025 10:55 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The recent Beach Boys All-Star Tribute in September is paying off for some local nonprofits. The tribute charity… Continue Reading

The Healing Portal hosts holiday boutique

November 9, 2025 9:33 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Healing Portal hosted an early holiday boutique. Master Healing Practioner Kelle Evans said they wanted to help people… Continue Reading