Local Politics Archives

Santa Maria City Rangers Report Latest Homelessness Trends

February 12, 2026 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Maria city leaders received an update on the challenges facing the city's homeless population. Many individuals… Continue Reading

Grover Beach residents launch petition drive to limit building heights

February 12, 2026 11:57 am Dave Alley

A group of Grover Beach residents are beginning an effort to try and limit future building heights in the coastal city that is currently experiencing… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s 2026 Overtime Audit Presented to Board of Supervisors

February 11, 2026 1:26 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Supervisors are going to take a closer look at overtime costs in the sheriff's… Continue Reading

SLO County Supervisors Approves List of Top Priorities to Advocate for at Federal, State Levels

February 11, 2026 11:11 am Dave Alley

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved its 2026 Legislative Platform on Tuesday, officially establishing the County’s state and… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Supports Humanitarian Services Before Voting On Jail Expansion Project

February 10, 2026 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Board Of Supervisors is issuing a $10,000 donation to 805 Undocufund. It’s a goodwill… Continue Reading

SLO County Elections Office details several changes for upcoming 2026 vote

February 10, 2026 11:58 am Dave Alley

With voters set to cast their ballots in two separate elections in 2026, the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Office is highlighting a number… Continue Reading

Proposed Verizon Cell Tower Site in Carpinteria on Hold While New Location is Reviewed

February 9, 2026 11:14 am John Palminteri

A controversial cell tower plan in Carpinteria may get a change. After concerns a new location is now under… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo golf course staying open after being discussed as potential site for new housing

February 6, 2026 5:30 pm Dave Alley

A San Luis Obispo golf course will remain open after being recently discussed as a potential site for new… Continue Reading

Santa Maria City Council Approves Resolution Expressing Support for Immigrant Community

February 4, 2026 11:53 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria City Council approved an official resolution on Tuesday night that expresses the city's support for immigrant residents of Santa… Continue Reading

Sales Tax Increase Won’t be on Santa Barbara County’s June Ballot

February 3, 2026 5:42 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Barbara County voters won't see a one cent sales tax increase in unicorporated county areas on the June… Continue Reading

New survey shows most Grover Beach residents are happy with the direction of the city

February 3, 2026 6:35 pm Dave Alley

The City of Grover Beach has released the results of a survey it holds every two years in an effort to gauge community opinions on key issues,… Continue Reading

Press Conference-Turned-Rally Erupts in Santa Barbara, Locals Demand ICE Reform

January 30, 2026 6:17 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—What started out as a press conference turned into a rally as hundreds of high school students from Santa Barbara High and… Continue Reading

Day of Action Leads to Closures in Many Areas of the 805

January 30, 2026 6:07 pm John Palminteri

Some businesses closed in the 805 Friday in protest of ICE actions. It was part of a nationwide… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Hiring a Parking Manager to Solve Vehicle Issues in the Tight Community

January 30, 2026 11:13 am John Palminteri

A new parking manager is being sought in Isla Vista. The issues over vehicle parking violations has impacted many… Continue Reading

UCSB students hold Solidarity Vigil

January 28, 2026 8:26 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) University of California, Santa Barbara students held a Solidarity Vigil on campus. The vigil included a moment of… Continue Reading

Rally and March follow ICE activity on Santa Barbara’s Eastside

January 28, 2026 8:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) In a space at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse arch, known for recent vigils for Alex Pretti and Renee Good… Continue Reading

California Attorney General sues Trump Administration over Santa Barbara County Oil Project

January 27, 2026 5:14 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the Trump administration illegally assumed oversight of two oil pipelines… Continue Reading

Tickets Selling Fast for the Upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival

January 27, 2026 11:30 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is selling out for several tributes starting Feb. 4. There will also be 200 films and special… Continue Reading

Vigils continue following Minnesota shootings

January 26, 2026 6:07 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A vigil got underway at Stearns Wharf at dusk Monday. Organizers said the goal was to honor the Alex Pretti, the… Continue Reading

SLO County Supervisors Discuss Local Cooperation with ICE in Community Forum

January 27, 2026 11:44 am Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - The SLO County Board Of Supervisors reserved the entire afternoon session of today’s meeting for an update from the… Continue Reading

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