Storms damage Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Mission Basilica San Bueneventura, built in 1782, was damaged by the heavy December storm.
There is now caution… Continue Reading
Religion
Live Nativity includes Camels at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The First United Methodist Church held its 36th annual Living Nativity before Christmas.
Two casts of church… Continue Reading
Interfaith Vigil held on Longest Night
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Â An interfaith vigil marked the longest night of the year.
Santa Barbara County workers invited people to come… Continue Reading
Rabbi from Australia shares thoughts during Light up The Harbor in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Light Up the Harbor Chanukah Celebration in Ventura was led by Rabbi Yakov Latowicz from Melbourne, Australia.
His… Continue Reading
“Merry Gothmas” Draws Fans and Critics in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Merry Gothmas returned by popular demand to the city of Ventura despite protests.
Attendees dressed in gothic costumes… Continue Reading
Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession Covers Several Blocks in Santa Barbara
A procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe took place Thursday night in Santa Barbara. It covered several… Continue Reading
Posada Navideña Event in Goleta Canceled Over Immigration Fears
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the organizers of Posada Navideña, a Christmas mixer scheduled to take place in Goleta, canceled the event just… Continue Reading
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Plans Procession and Unity after Vandalism
The Our Lady of Guadalupe events begin with a Rosary and processional in Santa Barbara Thursday. There will also be special masses on… Continue Reading
Work Continues to Turn Local Landmark into Boutique Hotel
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
Shrine at Lady of Guadalupe Church Vandalized Just Days Before Celebration
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – An unfortunate scene today at Lady of Guadalupe Church. Overnight vandalism caused significant damage to portions of… Continue Reading
St. Vincent’s hosts 15th Fashion Show & Luncheon
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) St. Vincent's held its 15th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
The event… Continue Reading
Rabbi Daniel Brenner and Local Jewish Community React to Hostage Release
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Some members of the Jewish community watched the celebration in Israel until 1 a.m. at Congregation B'nai… Continue Reading
“Run 4 Their Lives” Members Meet for Final Walk On Eve of Scheduled Hostage Release
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local members of a grassroots group that has been calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas recorded their… Continue Reading
Ojai priest’s special reunion with Pope Leo in Rome
OJAI, Calif. (KEYT) — Villanova Prep in Ojai has a special connection to Pope Leo XIV.
Fr. Barnaby Johns welcomed him to campus in 2011, long… Continue Reading
Accessibility Ramp Construction Begins at Old Mission Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Work started Tuesday on a ramp to the Old Mission Santa Barbara.
The long-awaited ramp is being built on the right… Continue Reading
“Remembering Charlie Kirk” Event Held in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Locals got together to mourn Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Santa Barbara on Sunday.
They called the… Continue Reading
The Historic Presidio Neighborhood in Santa Barbara Could Be Getting More Attention
The Presidio neighborhood could be getting more attention in Santa Barbara. It's a nine square block area. A survey was just completed and results… Continue Reading
Work on Mission Ramp to Begin at the End of September After a Short Delay
The fence around Mission Santa Barbara has come down briefly but a new ramp project is still set to start later this month. It will blend in to the… Continue Reading
Local Group Calling for Hostage Release Reacts to Boulder Attack
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -Â Since Hamas took hostages on Oct. 7 2023, people of all faiths have been doing what they can to keep the situation in the… Continue Reading
Run For Their Lives await Hostage Release and Peace
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Members of the grassroots organization "Run For Their Lives" meet every Sunday at Shoreline Park to call for the release of… Continue Reading