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Race for Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, Assessor Underway with Melinda Greene Filing for the Post

February 19, 2026 6:19 pm John Palminteri

Melinda Greene launched her campaign for Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, Assessor. She is a 30-year veteran with the… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police Department Holds Community Gathering to Discuss Traffic Issues

February 19, 2026 11:58 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Police Department held a casual gathering Thursday morning to discuss traffic issues and concerns with community… Continue Reading

CIF-SS Girls Soccer & CIF-CS Boys Soccer playoff scores

February 19, 2026 1:19 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT)- CIF-Southern Section Girls Soccer Open Division First Leg: Santa Margarita 1, Oaks Christian 0 CIF-Southern… Continue Reading

CIF Girls Basketball Quarterfinals: DP loses, Bishop Diego advances in nailbiter

February 19, 2026 12:50 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - CIF-SS Division 1: Windward 48, Ventura 45: Kai Staniland scored 20 points and Brinley Anderson added 18 points in… Continue Reading

Lompoc Dishes Up New Options For 2026 Restaurant Week

February 18, 2026 11:56 am Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc Chamber of Commerce is highlighting two new options for dining out during this year’s Restaurant Week. There… Continue Reading

CIF-SS and CIF-CS playoff quarterfinal results in boys basketball

February 18, 2026 8:03 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - CIF-Southern Section Quarterfinals: Division 6: Valencia/P 56,St. Bonaventure 39 Division 8: Edgewood 58,… Continue Reading

Truck driver injured after car goes through fence into garage; building tagged for inspection

February 17, 2026 10:14 pm Caleb Nguyen

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – A driver in a box truck suffered minor injuries after his car went through a fence and into a garage just after 8:30… Continue Reading

California Sen. Adam Schiff visits new Guadalupe school, senior center

February 17, 2026 3:56 pm Dave Alley

Sen. Adam Schiff of California spent part of Tuesday in Guadalupe, where he toured the city's newest school, as well as its senior… Continue Reading

Driver taken to the hospital after flipping her car at Skyway and Fairway Monday evening

February 17, 2026 11:51 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A driver was transported with minimal injuries after flipping her car near Skyway Drive and Fairway Drive Monday… Continue Reading

Lompoc Restaurant Week 2026 officially underway

February 16, 2026 5:55 pm News Channel 3-12

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Lompoc's annual restaurant week is officially underway for 2026, running until Feb. 22nd. Diners have options to try… Continue Reading

Dark Santa Maria Skies Rumble As Rain And Thunder Push Through

February 16, 2026 12:02 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - An afternoon thunderstorm darkened the sky above Santa Maria and rumbled through. Santa Maria held up… Continue Reading

Parolee arrested after pursuit in Santa Maria

February 15, 2026 4:07 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a man on parole after a car pursuit Saturday just before 6:00 p.m. near Newlove Avenue and… Continue Reading

Three arrested on Valentine’s Day in Santa Maria for DUI

February 15, 2026 2:15 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested three people for driving under the influence between 9 and 10 p.m. on Valentine's… Continue Reading

Falcon 9 launch of 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB scheduled for Saturday

February 13, 2026 4:51 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of 24 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is scheduled from Vandenberg… Continue Reading

Guadalupe Anticipates Their First Skate Park At Las Mujeres

February 13, 2026 12:41 pm Jarrod Zinn

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) - There’s excitement in Guadalupe during construction of a new skate park. This is a first for the… Continue Reading

Free Tax Filing Assistance Underway in Santa Barbara County

February 13, 2026 10:57 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Free tax filing is underway in Santa Barbara County, but the process looks a little different this… Continue Reading

Santa Maria City Rangers Report Latest Homelessness Trends

February 12, 2026 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Maria city leaders received an update on the challenges facing the city's homeless population. Many individuals… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s 2026 Overtime Audit Presented to Board of Supervisors

February 11, 2026 1:26 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Supervisors are going to take a closer look at overtime costs in the sheriff's… Continue Reading

Six juveniles arrested in connection with pair of robberies Tuesday night in Santa Maria

February 11, 2026 10:29 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Six juveniles were arrested in connection with a pair of armed robberies Tuesday night. On Feb. 10, around 4:50 p.m.,… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Supports Humanitarian Services Before Voting On Jail Expansion Project

February 10, 2026 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Board Of Supervisors is issuing a $10,000 donation to 805 Undocufund. It’s a goodwill… Continue Reading

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