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Christmas Rainstorm Hits Central Coast: Families Celebrate Despite Flooding

December 25, 2025 2:21 pm Ivania Montes

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s Christmas Day, but the storm isn’t taking a holiday. Steady rain continues to move across the Central Coast, causing… Continue Reading

Flash Flood Warning issued December 25 at 1:28PM PST until December 25 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

December 25, 2025 1:28 pm National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning: Santa Barbara, CA until Dec 25 at 9:30… 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

State Senate Leader Monique Limón Announces Next Sessions’ Committee Assignments

December 24, 2025 12:42 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, California's Senate President pro Tempore, Monique Limón of Santa Barbara, announced the committee membership… Continue Reading

When Cocoa Costs Climb, Santa Barbara Chocolate Makers Don’t Melt Down

December 24, 2025 11:51 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves — your favorite treat is feeling the heat. Think chocolate’s a sweet gig? Try… Continue Reading

First Day of Storm Dampens Santa Barbara County

December 23, 2025 9:49 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People expected the storm to arrive on Tuesday and it did with heavy rain and soft showers at times. Some fallen palm… Continue Reading

Grinch screening benefits Santa Barbara Humane

December 23, 2025 10:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" screened at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria for a worthy cause. The screening… Continue Reading

Man suffers moderate injuries from car crash on Highway 101

December 23, 2025 9:20 pm Caleb Nguyen

GAVIOTA COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews helped a man to the hospital after his truck rolled over and crashed near railroad tracks on Highway 101… 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

CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period

December 23, 2025 12:53 pm Dave Alley

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading

Rippin’ Hard Wind Will Add to the Holiday Weather Woes

December 23, 2025 12:51 pm John Palminteri

Wind impacts are expected to be very powerful with the current storm. Gusts could exceed 50 miles an… Continue Reading

Wyatt Gardiner leads DP to Holiday Cage Classic title

December 23, 2025 12:11 am Mike Klan

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT). - Wyatt Gardiner scored 33 points and had 12 rebounds to lead Dos Pueblos to a 67-56 win over Polytechnic of Pasadena in… 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

Gauchos come up with ‘Big’ performance to close out 2025 with a win

December 22, 2025 11:57 pm Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Gauchos have not received alot of offensive production from their post players this year but that was not the… Continue Reading

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