VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ventura’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Celebration draws in thousands of people to the region each year, bringing together the city’s locals, artists, business owners, restaurants, and organizations for its largest cultural event of the year. The two-day event takes over the whole of downtown Ventura, closing down seven blocks of
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Día de los Muertos is a traditional time of year for Latinx communities, dating back centuries and generations. Its one of the most meaningful celebrations, and a grand procession in its honor is making its return to Santa Barbara. Dìa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara’s Halloween-themed music festival is back with another amazing lineup, all happening right here in our backyard. Fields of Funk is annual music festival hosted at Elings Park, celebrating Halloween – Central Coast-style. Consisting of three stages, food trucks, silent disco, art installations, and food trucks, the festival brings
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – The city of Ventura will now be part of the Garmin Marathon Series, adding a fourth location to the national running event. Known for its fitness technology, Garmin is proudly bringing its Marathon Series to the Central Coast in 2027. Steve Lovell, who does advertising for Garmin, joined your News Channel
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – This morning’s newscast featured a very special guest that is just as sweet as she is tiny! Missy from Santa Barbara Humane is a lovable 1-year-old Chihuahua- mix who is now available for adoption. Missy is just about five pounds, and is looking a warm place to call home for
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PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – From chowder and clams to world-class sand art and local wine, Pismo Beach is packed with events this fall that showcase the best of the Central Coast. The season kicks off October 17th and 18th with the 80th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival. The milestone event celebrates eight decades of
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Avocado Festival returns this week for its 40th year! Festival Director Olivia Sorgman joined your morning news to share what attendees can expect this year. The festival returns from October 2nd to the 4th in Downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue and 6th Street. The festival will
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane joined your Morning News with special guest Rio! Rio is a three-year-old German Shepard who has experience living with other dogs. SB Humane will also be hosting a special adoption special! From Thursday to Sunday, adoption fees will be waived for any dogs 40 lbs and up,
Continue ReadingSANTA BARBARA, Calif.- (KEYT) Risa August, an inspirational speaker, cyclist and author, stopped by your morning news to speak about her inspirational journey. August set out several years ago to bike from Canada to Mexico, but near the end, a wildfire closed the road between Gaviota and Santa Barbara. This forced August to bypass around
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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – If life gives you lemons… you don’t just make lemonade, you throw a massive 2-day festival! The 33rd annual Goleta Lemon Festival is taking over Girsh park this weekend – Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 26th from 10am to 6pm – and the best part is the festival is completely free to
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane stopped by your morning news with special guest Wilma! Wilma is a three-year-old Pug that came from an overcrowded shelter in the central valley. SB Humane also highlighted their annual Gala that returns this Saturday! Due to the gala, the SB Shelter will be closed on Saturday,
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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria’s annual BBQ festival will return to the Central Coast this upcoming weekend, celebrating the region’s iconic Santa Maria-style tri-tip, phenomenal bands, and will bring back the fan-favorite beer festival and carnival. Organizers say this festival is where “the smoke meets the sound,” incorporating elements for everyone in the
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The event that many people up and down the coast look forward to every year is back! Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley returns October 1-4. The four day event is full of memorable experiences, great wine and food held in Solvang, Buellton, Los Olivos, Los Alamos, Ballard and Santa Ynez.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane stopped by your Morning News with special guest Rictotta, a two-month-old Chihuahua. August was a busy month for SB Humane, with the non-profit placing 269 animals in homes during the month. They are also extending “Thursday Purrsday” into September, meaning that cat and kitten adoption fees are
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MONTECITO, Calif. – The Rosewood Miramar Best in Show took place Thursday afternoon for it’s 5th year and as always, it didn’t disappoint. “2026 Rosewood Miramar Best in Show and that is number 16, Chance!,” announced by host, actress and comedian, Jane Lynch. Chance and his owners, Brady and Addy Rogers took home the title
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s almost that time of the year again for Old Spanish Days Fiesta! What better way to get in the spirit than with food? Cristian Granada, Executive Chef at Loquita Santa Barbara joins your Morning News to talk about all the best dishes for Fiesta and summer time. Loquita is
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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Cue up Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” because the Dallas Cowboys are returning to Oxnard for a milestone 20th year of training camp. Open practices are free and open to the public from July 29th through August 18th at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard. Every summer, fans
Continue Reading SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s a community favorite in the summer time! The 5th annual Miramar Best in Show returns to Rosewood Miramar Hotel. The event features vendors, drinks, food and of course, plenty of fur-babies ready to strut their stuff and compete for Best in Show. Resort guests and locals are welcome to watch
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Head to Santa Barbara High School this weekend to watch Matilda Jr the Musical in action! Matilda Jr is a musical for the whole family! It features close to 100 students ranging in ages from 8-16 years old! The musical play is being put on by Stage Left Productions which
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – An adorable boxer and her pups are ready and waiting to find their forever homes on the Central Coast.Dori Villalon of Santa Barbara Humane stopped by Your Morning News on Wednesday accompanied by Berry, a beautiful, three-year-old boxer. She was dropped off at a shelter in Bakersfield with seven puppies. Santa
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