Safety Archives

Montecito Community Connect helps connect a mudslide survivor to a holiday treasure

December 31, 2025 9:16 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Montecito Community Connect on social media helped return something special to a Montecito mudslide survivor and author… Continue Reading

La Conchita rain totals raise concerns

December 31, 2025 9:33 pm Tracy Lehr

LA CONCHITA, Calif. (KEYT) La Conchita residents are keeping a close eye on rain totals. La Conchita has had 7 inches of rain in the past two… Continue Reading

Federal Court Declines to Halt Restart of Oil Production in Santa Barbara County

December 31, 2025 2:42 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – A federal court has declined to halt plans to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County after environmental groups… Continue Reading

Rainy Weather Expected to Bring Added Challenges for Law Enforcement during New Year’s Holiday

December 31, 2025 12:47 pm Dave Alley

Rainy weather during the New Year's holiday may provide extra challenges for local law enforcement agencies during what is already one of their… Continue Reading

Additional Rain Brings Impact Worries with Saturated Hills

December 30, 2025 11:47 am John Palminteri

A Summerland road closure is linked to the heavy rain. A hillside in that area is… Continue Reading

Woman transported with injuries after vehicle went 150 feet over the side of Highway 154

December 30, 2025 6:06 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Highway 154 was closed in both directions after a vehicle went 150 feet over the side of the roadway leaving… Continue Reading

Teen injured during shooting incident near the pedestrian tunnel between Bello and Price Streets

December 30, 2025 1:07 pm Andrew Gillies

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – A 14-year-old with an injured finger was located by officers investigating a reported shooting near the pedestrian… Continue Reading

Over 133,000 gallons of sewage and water spill into Arroyo Simi Creek in Moorpark after stormy weather

December 30, 2025 10:49 am Andrew Gillies

MOORPARK, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday morning, crews responded to over 133,000 gallons of sewage and water spilling into Arroyo Simi Creek from a… Continue Reading

New Years Reset & Fumigation Closes The Unity Shoppe for Over a Week

December 26, 2025 4:32 pm John Palminteri

During a holiday break the Unity Shoppe, which serves thousands, is getting fumigated in Santa Barbara. It reopens January… Continue Reading

Fire crews and hazmat teams responded to leak at cold storage facility on La Brea Avenue

December 26, 2025 1:55 pm Andrew Gillies

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

December 26, 2025 12:03 pm John Palminteri

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

December 25, 2025 1:31 pm Andrew Gillies

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

December 25, 2025 12:33 pm Andrew Gillies

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

December 25, 2025 2:19 am John Palminteri

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

December 24, 2025 6:25 pm John Palminteri

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

December 24, 2025 5:20 pm Andrew Gillies

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

December 24, 2025 4:31 pm Andrew Gillies

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

December 24, 2025 12:55 pm John Palminteri

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

December 24, 2025 12:52 pm John Palminteri

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

December 23, 2025 5:48 pm Tracy Lehr

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