Day of Action Leads to Closures in Many Areas of the 805
Some businesses closed in the 805 Friday in protest of ICE actions. It was part of a nationwide… Continue Reading
Santa Maria – Lompoc – North County
Woman rescued after hike on Las Conovas Road
LAS CRUCES, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews rescued a 31-year-old woman after she suffered an injury on Las Conovas Road… Continue Reading
Teen airlifted to Cottage Hospital after tractor rollover
LOS ALAMOS, Calif. (KEYT) – A 15-year-old boy needed a helicopter airlift to Cottage Hospital Thursday just after 5:00 p.m., according to the Santa… Continue Reading
2026 plans at Santa Maria Fairpark ‘moving forward’ as search for new leader continues
Preparations for the 2026 calendar of events at the Santa Maria Fairpark are underway at the same time the facility's Board of Directors continues to… Continue Reading
Lompoc’s River Park RV Campground Is Back Open With Fresh Renovations
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The City of Lompoc is inviting folks out to the Lompoc Valley at the recently re-opened River Park RV campground.
The soft… Continue Reading
‘Dine Out Santa Maria Style’ Promotion Looking to Serve Up Sales to Local Restaurants
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber recently kicked off its annual Dine Out Santa Maria Style promotion in an effort to help boost sales at local… Continue Reading
Santa Maria’s Strive House Creates Reentry Pathways For The Formerly-Incarcerated
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A transitional shared living home is now operating in Santa Maria, with the goal of helping people who were incarcerated… Continue Reading
Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB scheduled for Friday morning
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of 25 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is scheduled from Vandenberg… Continue Reading
Man Arrested in Santa Maria for Multiple Sex Crimes Involving Children at In-Home Childcare Facility
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ernest James Lattimer was arrested for sex crimes involving minors after a multi-year investigation revealed multiple… Continue Reading
Santa Maria-Bonita School District to Begin Kindergarten Registration
Below is a press release from the Santa Maria-Bonita School District regarding Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) registration.… Continue Reading
SB Athletic Round Table hands out several awards at luncheon
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Five awards were handed out at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon at Harry's while two awards were given… Continue Reading
Santa Maria-Bonita School District Seeking Community Input On How to Spend Millions in Funding
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District (SMBSD) recently launched an annual survey that will help guide decision making in how millions of dollars in… Continue Reading
Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Scheduled Sunday Morning from Vandenberg
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) - A launch is scheduled this weekend from Vandenberg Space Force Base for another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket… Continue Reading
One injured in single car crash on Highway 101
GAVIOTA, Calif. (KEYT) – One person needed an ambulance after crashing into a tree on Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina just after 4:00 p.m. Friday,… Continue Reading
California Attorney General sues Trump Administration over restarting oil production in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his office filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging… Continue Reading
District Attorney’s Office warns of scammers impersonating the local prosecutor
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office issued a warning to the public about a scam were… Continue Reading
Lompoc Police search for two Ulta Beauty thieves
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – The Lompoc Police Department is looking for two thieves of an Ulta Beauty store after they stole $1,100 worth of merchandise… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Hosts Annual Forum on Human Trafficking on the Central Coast
The issue of human trafficking on the Central Coast is being discussed Thursday during an annual forum held in Santa… Continue Reading
Hancock takes down SBCC behind strong first half
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Noah Morris scored a game-high 23 points and Arline Konjuhl added 20 points as Hancock defeated Santa Barbara City… Continue Reading
Congressman Carbajal announces support for impeachment resolution against Secretary Noem
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced his support for Articles of Impeachment filed against Secretary of… Continue Reading