Religion Archives

Semester at Sea and Brooks Institute Students Remember Photographer Paul Liebhardt

January 24, 2026 7:36 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A beloved Brooks Institute and Semester at Sea photography instructor is being remembered for inspiring students and… Continue Reading

Storms damage Mission Basilica San Buenaventura

December 28, 2025 10:52 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Mission Basilica San Bueneventura, built in 1782, was damaged by the heavy December storm. There is now caution… Continue Reading

Live Nativity includes Camels at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara

December 22, 2025 7:21 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 21, 2025 8:51 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) 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

December 21, 2025 8:41 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 13, 2025 7:33 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 12, 2025 3:40 pm John Palminteri

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

December 12, 2025 11:55 am Alissa Orozco

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

December 10, 2025 11:09 am John Palminteri

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

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

Shrine at Lady of Guadalupe Church Vandalized Just Days Before Celebration

December 3, 2025 5:38 pm Alissa Orozco

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

November 29, 2025 6:53 pm Tracy Lehr

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

October 13, 2025 8:23 pm Tracy Lehr

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

October 12, 2025 10:22 pm Tracy Lehr

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

October 4, 2025 8:37 pm Tracy Lehr

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

September 30, 2025 6:11 pm Tracy Lehr

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

September 14, 2025 9:10 pm Tracy Lehr

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

September 9, 2025 6:09 pm John Palminteri

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

September 9, 2025 10:08 am John Palminteri

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

June 2, 2025 5:23 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - 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

Email:
Select all that apply: Morning News Headlines Daily Weather Forecast Breaking News Alert Afternoon Headlines Contests and Promotions