The Unity Shoppe is Closed for Over a Week and it is Also Getting Fumigated.
During a holiday break the Unity Shoppe, which serves thousands, is getting fumigated in Santa Barbara. It reopens January… Continue Reading
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Fire crews and hazmat teams responded to leak at cold storage facility on La Brea Avenue
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews and a hazmat team successfully responded to a leak at Lineage Logistics' cold storage facility on La Brea… Continue Reading
In Retirement, Former Fire Chief Working on Behalf of Mental Wellness for First Responders
The past Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig says he will work towards mental health efforts for first responders. He is also active with… Continue Reading
Highway 1 closed in both directions at railroad crossing one mile north of Guadalupe due to flooding
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Highway 1 has been shut down in both directions at a low-lying area beneath a railroad crossing one mile… Continue Reading
Environmental groups file emergency lawsuit to halt federally-approved oil restart plans
SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – Environmental groups filed an emergency lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block the federal government's approval this week of… Continue Reading
Volunteers Continue to Help for the Holidays in the Rain With Food and Tarps
Volunteers with Adam's Angel's have been filling special bags for those in need despite the rain and holiday schedules. Each bag has a variety of… Continue Reading
Animals Get the Christmas Season Off at the Santa Barbara Old Mission Due to Weather
The Santa Barbara Mission will not have animals this year around the creche. Weather issues led to the… Continue Reading
East Beach closed around Mission Creek outfall due to storm-related sewage spill
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The County of Santa Barbara Health Department has closed parts of East Beach both east and west of the Mission Creek… Continue Reading
Federal regulator approves Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County
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
A fumigation project is underway at Santa Barbara City Hall. It will be finished in time for the workers to return January… Continue Reading
Pounding Morning Rain, Swamped Streets and a Boat Crash on a Leading Edge of a Holiday Storm
A fierce storm sent an anchored boat into the shore east of Stearns Wharf. Other vessels nearby held on, and a few came into the harbor for … Continue Reading
Rain Doesn’t put a Damper on Holiday Errands
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People like Charlotte Heath are enjoying the showers that started in Santa Barbara on Tuesday afternoon.
"It is like… Continue Reading
CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading
Two men arrested during proactive fire prevention operation near Santa Paula Creek
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Two men were arrested during a fire prevention operation in the Santa Paula Creek and Santa Clara River areas earlier… Continue Reading
Rippin’ Hard Wind Will Add to the Holiday Weather Woes
Wind impacts are expected to be very powerful with the current storm. Gusts could exceed 50 miles an… Continue Reading
Firefighters responded to large commercial fire on Bull Canyon Road involving hazardous materials
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews from both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties responded to a large commercial structure… Continue Reading
Staffing levels for storm response crews will remain normal during Christmas holiday
Even with a rare Christmastime rainstorm set to soak the Central Coast this week, local agencies say staffing will remain at normal levels despite… Continue Reading
DIY Sand Bag Stations Help Storm Prep
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Sand and sand bags are available at a number of fire stations in Santa Barbara County and some parks have Do It Yourself… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County issues evacuation warning for upcoming storms
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation warning for areas affected by the… Continue Reading
Bipartisan bill expands benefits to first responders and families fighting service-related cancers
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – Bipartisan legislation expanding benefits to first responders suffering from fire response-related cancers nationwide was… Continue Reading