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PG&E announces drone-based safety inspections of remote power lines ahead of winter storms

December 10, 2025 1:49 pm Andrew Gillies

CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is deploying drones to identify maintenance needs and encroaching… Continue Reading

Noticias de la Costa Central 12-10-25

December 10, 2025 12:10 pm Ivania Montes

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. - Nuevas viviendas estudiantiles en camino para UC Santa Barbara Nuevas viviendas para estudiantes llegan a UC Santa… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara issues decades-long plan for protecting and adapting local water infrastructure

December 10, 2025 12:05 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the City of Santa Barbara released its draft long-term, climate adaptation plans for water and wastewater… Continue Reading

Westside Dance Previews Their Short & Sweet Performance of The Nutcracker

December 10, 2025 12:02 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Just in time for the holidays, Westside Dance of Santa Barbara will be performing a shorter, sweeter version of the… 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

GoFundMe names California as most generous state in 2025

December 10, 2025 11:01 am NPG Content Share

Cynthia White REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – California is officially the most generous state in America according to GoFundMe’s 2025 Year in Help… Continue Reading

One student is dead and another remains in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University.

1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort

December 10, 2025 10:58 am CNN

WAVE, WKYT, WLEX, CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — One student is dead and another remains in critical condition after a shooting at… Continue Reading

U.S. Women’s National Team will play a match at UCSB in late January against Chile

December 9, 2025 10:08 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The U.S. Women’s National Team will finish its January training camp with a match against Chile on Jan. 27 at Harder… Continue Reading

Work Continues to Turn Local Landmark into Boutique Hotel

December 9, 2025 5:47 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews have been working until dark to convert the First Christian Church of Santa Barbara into a 37 room boutique… Continue Reading

A celebration of 12 years in business and changing career paths at any age for Miri Mara

December 10, 2025 10:41 am Andie Lopez Bornet

CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Miri Mara Ceramics in Carpinteria is celebrating 12 years of business on Friday “Ceramics is a passion of mine that has… Continue Reading

“12 Vintages of Christmas” with Hitching Post Wines

December 10, 2025 7:42 am Michael Yu

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Hitching Post Wines in Buellton joined your morning news to share their new "12 Vintages of Christmas" offer. Owner… Continue Reading

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C) as he speaks during an official function to mark the start of Australia's social media reform at Kirrilbilli House in Sydney on December 10

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

December 10, 2025 6:54 am CNN

CNN By Hilary Whiteman, Angus Watson, CNN Sydney, Australia (CNN) — For parents and campaigners who’ve long argued that incessant scrolling… Continue Reading

From Life on the Streets to Helping Others: One Woman’s Journey of Giving Back in Santa Barbara

December 4, 2025 12:44 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The holidays can be a difficult time for people living without shelter. As temperatures drop and celebrations fill… Continue Reading

Prime Time Band Strikes the First Holiday Note in Downtown Santa Barbara

December 9, 2025 7:07 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara is already in the holiday spirit, holding an early rehearsal as they prepare for… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City College Drops the Price Tag on Learning

December 8, 2025 3:02 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara City College is making education more accessible by eliminating fees for many of its longtime classes.… Continue Reading

Coldest Decembers in California since 1895

December 10, 2025 4:57 am Stacker

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers in California since 1895 using data from the Continue Reading

5 things to know for Dec. 10: Economy, Miami mayor’s race, Campus shooting, Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize

December 10, 2025 4:30 am CNN

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates again today, though deep divisions remain within its… Continue Reading

Heat peaks Wednesday, cooler weekend ahead

December 10, 2025 4:25 am Mackenzie Lake

Happy Wednesday! Middle of the week and the middle of our heatwave! This is another day of peak heating as temperatures rise into the 70 and 80s.… Continue Reading

The easiest claim ever: Why digital insurance claims processes are the new standard

December 10, 2025 2:43 am Stacker

Cheap Insurance reports that digital insurance claims are revolutionizing the process, offering… Continue Reading

A growing amount of natural gas produced in the United States is getting sent overseas as liquefied natural gas (LNG).

A new threat to affordability – just in time for winter

December 10, 2025 2:00 am CNN

CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — A new problem is threatening to worsen the affordability squeeze this winter: Natural gas prices… Continue Reading