Bridge Project withstands storm
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Some people woke up to the sound of rushing water and pounding rain drops. Â
The latest storm tested the De La Vina… Continue Reading
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Man found dead during search and rescue in Maria Ygnacio Creek
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A search and rescue operation is ongoing for a man last seen in the Maria Ygnacio Creek in Goleta, according to the… Continue Reading
Wrecked Boat Removed From a Santa Barbara Beach
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A sailboat you may have seen before Christmas on a Santa Barbara beach is now gone.
This large sailboat came ashore… Continue Reading
A ‘Parade’ of Storms Continues to Pass Through the Central Coast with Gushing Rain Totals
King Tides are hitting just as the latest storm moves through. The weekend is expected to have many weather… Continue Reading
High tides to create dangerous beach conditions through Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning beachgoers about dangerous conditions along the coastline for the next few… Continue Reading
State Parks notes Sable Offshore still needs authorization to restart oil production locally
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore has not completed all necessary steps to restart oil production locally a state regulator… Continue Reading
Santa Maria man arrested after fight and shooting on East Bunny Avenue Thursday evening
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 31-year-old Santa Maria man is in custody for assault and shooting at a home with people inside after a reported fight… Continue Reading
Police respond to upper State for potentially mistaken report of a gunman on New Year’s Eve
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On New Year's Eve, officers were searching the area of State and La Cumbre for a man with a rifle that police now… Continue Reading
Montecito Community Connect helps connect a mudslide survivor to a holiday treasure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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