Local Politics Archives

Hope School District Implements State Training Requirement for All Volunteers

January 13, 2026 11:39 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Volunteers at Hope School District now face a new requirement before helping at schools. Under Senate Bill 848, all… Continue Reading

Rock Solid Plan Holds Harbor Areas Together During Recent Storms

January 12, 2026 11:25 am John Palminteri

A rock wall built at the Santa Barbara Harbor has held up in recent storms in an area damaged in the past. This protects the boat yard,… Continue Reading

Rent Stabilization Could Progress Soon in Santa Barbara

January 12, 2026 4:54 pm John Palminteri

Rent control could be in the future for Santa Barbara. The City Council takes up the matter in a step that could lead to a vote in… Continue Reading

Noise Ordinance Could Silence Two of Isla Vista’s Biggest Events

January 12, 2026 3:41 pm John Palminteri

Deltopia event noise from party scenes could be controlled under a new ordinance that's being considered in Santa Barbara County. This occurs in… Continue Reading

County Seeking Storm Damage Reports for Funding Assistance

January 12, 2026 1:19 pm John Palminteri

Disaster information is sought for funding help. This could include broken bluffs and hills, roadside damage, trees into buildings and loss of… Continue Reading

Protesters Take Part in “ICE Out For Good” Rally in Ventura

January 11, 2026 5:53 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Protests in the wake the Wednesday's shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota continue from coast to coast. One… Continue Reading

Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin announces Congressional campaign Thursday

January 8, 2026 5:39 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin announced Thursday that she is running to represent the 26th Congressional… Continue Reading

Congresswoman Julia Brownley will not seek reelection in 2026

January 8, 2026 12:13 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026. Congresswoman Brownley… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Protest and Vigil held for Woman Killed in Minneapolis

January 7, 2026 7:39 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Protesters held signs and electric candles at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Wednesday evening. They… Continue Reading

Councilman Eric Friedman Enters Race for Santa Barbara Mayor

January 6, 2026 6:18 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – In a statement sent to your News Channel Tuesday evening, city councilman Eric Friedman has confirmed his intent to… Continue Reading

SLO County Supervisors begin new year with reorganized board leadership

January 6, 2026 11:44 am Dave Alley

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors began the new year Tuesday morning by officially appointing a new chairperson for the 2026… Continue Reading

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

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