Local Politics Archives

U.S. Postal Service shifts postmarking process from local post offices to regional processing hubs

December 31, 2025 11:23 am Andrew Gillies

CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday of last week, the U.S. Postal Service made changes to when mail is postmarked that could impact… Continue Reading

City of Santa Barbara Wraps Up 2025 With Over $17 Million in ‘Bed Tax’ Revenue

December 30, 2025 12:55 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the city of Santa Barbara released their tax results from a portion of the year, reporting the estimate… Continue Reading

Federal regulator approves Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County

December 24, 2025 4:31 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved Sable Offshore's plan to restart oil production off… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Hall Off Limits During Holiday Fumigation

December 24, 2025 12:55 pm John Palminteri

A fumigation project is underway at Santa Barbara City Hall. It will be finished in time for the workers to return January… Continue Reading

State Senate Leader Monique Limón Announces Next Sessions’ Committee Assignments

December 24, 2025 12:42 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, California's Senate President pro Tempore, Monique Limón of Santa Barbara, announced the committee membership… Continue Reading

Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway spreads Holiday Cheer

December 20, 2025 8:36 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway took place at Legacy Martial Arts in Oxnard. Co-founders said every child deserves the magic of… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Waterfront Parking Passes Offer Savings for 2026

December 20, 2025 11:14 am John Palminteri

The new waterfront pass for 2026 in Santa Barbara is available and can be used immediately. They will be good in all lots but Stearns… Continue Reading

SLO Tribune’s Chloe Shrager Joins Your News Channel to Discuss Controversial County Race

December 18, 2025 5:26 pm Owen Pratt

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A candidate for SLO County Clerk-Recorder has been charged with election fraud while also suing and running… Continue Reading

Federal watchdog investigating energy investments selectively terminated by Trump Administration in October

December 18, 2025 2:45 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, members of the California congressional delegation announced that a federal watchdog has agreed to investigate… Continue Reading

City of Santa Barbara Purchases Cacique Street Shelter

December 17, 2025 8:39 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara City Councilmembers approved the purchase of an emergency shelter at 816 Cacique St. The city bought… Continue Reading

Federal regulator removes State Fire Marshal from supervision of Sable Offshore’s oil restart plans

December 17, 2025 4:25 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, federal regulators agreed with Sable Offshore that local pipelines used to transport oil are subject to… Continue Reading

County Board of Supervisors officially deny permit transfers necessary to restart local oil production

December 17, 2025 12:25 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has officially denied the transfer of permits necessary to restart… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Consider Rent Cap, While Staff Works on Rent Stabilization Program

December 16, 2025 5:37 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara City Council gave staff feedback on Tuesday night on what they would like to see in a future rent… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Forecasts Budget Challenges For Next Five Years

December 16, 2025 11:45 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Board Of Supervisors received a budget forecast for the next five fiscal years at this… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Fire Services in Urgent Need of Upgrades

December 15, 2025 12:00 pm John Palminteri

At least two Santa Barbara fire stations need upgrades. An urgent need to study options and solutions is… Continue Reading

Former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson Reacts to Attacks on First Night of Hanukkah

December 15, 2025 12:00 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Former California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who is celebrating Hanukkah, shared her reaction to the deadly… 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

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

New Regional Fire Communications Center Now Dispatching for Santa Barbara County Agencies

December 9, 2025 12:11 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara County Regional Fire Communications Center is now open and operating. It serves seven… Continue Reading

Supervisor Laura Capps Kicks Off Re-election Campaign

December 7, 2025 12:12 am Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT)– Second District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps kicked off her reelection campaign on Saturday by the… Continue Reading