Driver Killed After Slamming Into Tree Along Hwy 101
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A driver was pronounced dead in Santa Barbara after fatally crashing into a sign and a large tree early Thursday… Continue Reading
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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
Banter and Laughter: Glance Behind the Scenes at KEYT’s Unity Telethon
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - As Barry De Vorzon's iconic holiday song goes, "It's Christmas once again in Santa Barbara."
Lucky for the… Continue Reading
Direct Relief Earns Top Charity Rating for 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara–based Direct Relief has received a perfect 100 percent rating from Charity Navigator for 2025, marking… Continue Reading
From Life on the Streets to Helping Others: One Woman’s Journey of Giving Back in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The holidays can be a difficult time for people living without shelter.
As temperatures drop and celebrations fill… Continue Reading
Final Phase of Hwy 101 Project Aims to Relieve Traffic Congestion & Improve Safety
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s a question concerning drivers who've lived with 101 construction from Carpinteria for more than a decade now —… Continue Reading
All-In-One Donation Site in Carpinteria Helps Those In Need & Their Pets
The Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria is one of the spots where multiple donations can be made at once for the holidays.
This includes food, clothing… Continue Reading
Paseo Nuevo Housing Project Still Alive Despite Frustrating City Hearing
The Paseo Nuevo housing plan is still alive after a frustrating City Council discussion Tuesday. … Continue Reading
King Tides Arrive on the Central Coast
The King Tides have arrived and coincide with the full moon cycle. Special warnings along the coast have been… Continue Reading
Tamale Season is Here! Cristino’s Bakery Shows Your Morning News How to Place Your Holiday Order
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Goleta's Cristino's Bakery joined your morning news this December to share how they are celebrating this holiday… Continue Reading
New Housing Project on Milpas St. will Demolish Car Wash, Nightclub, & Parking Lot
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara’s Eastside is bustling with activity on Milpas Street, and that includes one of Santa Barbara’s last… Continue Reading
Prep results: DP boys soccer blanks Carpinteria
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) -
High School Boys Soccer:
Dos Pueblos 5, Carpinteria 0
Santa Maria 2, San Marcos 0
High School Boys… Continue Reading
Community Leaders Urge Alternatives and Solutions Not a Tough Law for Deltopia 2026
Deltopia safety and cost concerns may lead to tough new rules. The Isla Vista event is not… Continue Reading
Congressional members allege Acting U.S. Attorney Essayli violated professional standards
LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Tuesday, 13 members of Congress signed a letter requesting that the Department of Justice look into allegations that Acting… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara’s Collision-Prone Areas Listed in “Safer Streets” Survey
Santa Barbara safe streets survey asked the public for input for several locations. The deadline is December… Continue Reading
Ice in Paradise Joins Giving Tuesday to Support Community Ice Sports in Goleta
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ice in Paradise, the popular local ice rink celebrating its 10th anniversary, is participating in Giving Tuesday to… Continue Reading
Experts Warn Against Rabies Amid Drastic Increase in Bat Population in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — Community members are being urged to beware of bats and take extra precautions with their pets. “Dogs will go after… Continue Reading
Organic Soup Kichen Waitlist Explodes in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Food assistance demand is surging in Santa Barbara as SNAP benefits resume and government services reopen.
The… Continue Reading
Shoppers don’t all buy into Cyber Monday hype
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Some shoppers wait for Cyber Monday to buy gifts online, others try to stay off their computers.
Even so, analysts… Continue Reading
Massage Therapist speaks out against proposals intended to crack down on illegal activity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The City of Santa Barbara is preparing to update its massage ordinance.
Before changes are made, a longtime massage… Continue Reading