Santa Maria Police arrest man for fatal hit and run
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police officers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened just after midnight Saturday at the… Continue Reading
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SB Classic Day 1 Results
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) -
High School Boys Basketball: Santa Barbara Classic Day 1
Santa Barbara 85, Whitney(Rocklin) 61
Westmont… 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
Falcon 9 launch of Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed mission scheduled for Saturday evening
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of the Italian Space Agency's COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is scheduled from… 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
Ashlee Buzzard charged with the murder of her nine-year-old daughter
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, a felony charge of first-degree murder was filed against Ashlee Buzzard in connection with the… Continue Reading
The Day Before Christmas Brings Unusual Rain To The Central Coast
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Christmas Eve was celebrated up and down the Central Coast today, despite the rain.
A lot of people stayed indoors… Continue Reading
State Senate Leader Monique Limón Announces Next Sessions’ Committee Assignments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, California's Senate President pro Tempore, Monique Limón of Santa Barbara, announced the committee membership… Continue Reading
Grinch screening benefits Santa Barbara Humane
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" screened at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria for a worthy cause.
The screening… Continue Reading
Missing Nine-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard Found Dead; Mother Ashlee Arrested For Her Murder
VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. (KEYT) – Law enforcement confirmed Tuesday morning that Melodee Buzzard, the local nine-year-old missing since earlier… Continue Reading
CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading
Staffing levels for storm response crews will remain normal during Christmas holiday
Even with a rare Christmastime rainstorm set to soak the Central Coast this week, local agencies say staffing will remain at normal levels despite… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County issues evacuation warning for upcoming storms
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation warning for areas affected by the… Continue Reading
Warming Centers And Homeless Shelters Activate Storm Protocol For Christmas Week
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Good Samaritan is activating holiday storm protocol in Santa Maria for 2025’s Christmas week.
Warming centers will be… Continue Reading
Bipartisan bill expands benefits to first responders and families fighting service-related cancers
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – Bipartisan legislation expanding benefits to first responders suffering from fire response-related cancers nationwide was… Continue Reading
Santa Maria woman wins News Channel 3-12 Holiday Giveaway to claim $3,400 in prizes
Susan Garcia of Santa Maria is the lucky winner of this year's News Channel 3-12 Holiday… Continue Reading
Human Trafficking Awareness Forum Returns To Santa Maria in January
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Maria Rotary Club is spreading the word about the next forum raising awareness of human trafficking happening… Continue Reading
Driver dies after single-vehicle rollover off Figueroa Mountain Road Wednesday
BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) – A man has died after the Jeep Gladiator he was driving was involved in a single-vehicle rollover off Figueroa Mountain Road… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Fire Department Swears In Its New Chief
Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Garrett Huff has been sworn into office. He was previously the Deputy… Continue Reading
County Board of Supervisors officially deny permit transfers necessary to restart local oil production
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has officially denied the transfer of permits necessary to restart… Continue Reading