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Fabian Angel Castillo of Lompoc arrested in connection with U-Haul chase

October 29, 2025 4:47 pm Andrew Gillies

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Detectives arrested 40-year-old Fabian Angel Castillo of Lompoc in connection with a police chase earlier this month… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: Santa Maria car dealerships now collecting non-perishable food donations

October 29, 2025 4:20 pm Dave Alley

Three well-known Santa Maria car dealerships are once again providing support of the annual News Channel 12 Turkey… Continue Reading

Crash closes southbound Highway 1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base Wednesday

October 29, 2025 2:36 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews are on the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 1, north of Firefighter Road within… Continue Reading

Senators argue latest investigation into 2020 election results may jeopardize future elections

October 29, 2025 6:08 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, nine Senators wrote a letter condemning the appointment of former 'Stop the Steal' attorney Kurt Olsen to… Continue Reading

Central Coast Winemakers Stay Optimistic Amidst Slow Wine Market & Late Harvest

October 28, 2025 11:58 am John Palminteri

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – You won't see a worried look on the faces of many Central Coast winemakers as they are well into their 2025… Continue Reading

Local Realtor’s Donation Drive Fights Shortage At Lompoc Food Pantry

October 27, 2025 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc Food Pantry is experiencing critical shortages of its supply, while the needs of local families are only… Continue Reading

Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB scheduled for Monday afternoon

October 27, 2025 11:33 am Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of 28 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg SFB is… Continue Reading

Friday Football Focus Week 9 Highlights

October 25, 2025 12:27 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - (Sam Boeddeker returns a kickoff for a touchdown in the Cardinals win). Segment 1: Bishop Diego 35, St.… Continue Reading

New Images and Timeline Shared in Missing Melodee Buzzard Case

October 24, 2025 1:34 pm Alissa Orozco

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – A small development in the case of Melodee Buzzard happened Friday as Sheriff's detectives shared an updated timeline and… Continue Reading

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

October 24, 2025 1:28 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of 28 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit has been scheduled from… Continue Reading

Community Prayer Vigil For Melodee’s Safety Held In Vandenberg Village

October 24, 2025 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The story of Melodee Buzzard is gripping the Lompoc Valley and much of the nation. The case of the missing 9-year-old girl… Continue Reading

Paternal Family of Melodee Buzzard Speaks Ahead of Friday’s Prayer Vigil

October 23, 2025 3:29 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A significant portion of the nation is now caught in the unfolding drama of Vandenberg Village’s missing 9-year-old… Continue Reading

Red Ribbon Week Starts With Pajama Day At Santa Maria’s Taylor Elementary

October 23, 2025 12:10 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Eight days of drug prevention education begin today in Santa Maria with the official start of Red Ribbon Week. Since… Continue Reading

Opening day for new Santa Maria Chick-fil-A announced

October 23, 2025 4:56 pm Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - An opening day has been announced for the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Santa Maria. The popular chain will open its… Continue Reading

After Years of Planning, Work to Revitalize Downtown Santa Maria is Finally Happening

October 23, 2025 11:52 am Dave Alley

The long-running effort to revitalize downtown Santa Maria is finally taking… Continue Reading

Lompoc City Council approves new contract with local Chamber of Commerce restoring all funding

October 23, 2025 11:16 am Andrew Gillies

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – The Lompoc City Council has unanimously approved a new contract with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce that restores… Continue Reading

Santa Maria approves $5.5 million in additional funding to push new sports complex closer to completion

October 22, 2025 12:00 pm Dave Alley

The Santa Maria City Council will consider on Tuesday night the approval of additional funding needed to complete work of the now-under-construction… Continue Reading

Melodee’s Paternal Grandmother Announces Candlelight Vigil

October 21, 2025 12:09 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA / LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - We are learning more about the extended family of the 9-year-old girl from Vandenberg Village who was reported… Continue Reading

Round Table wrap: DP sweeps Athlete of the Week honors

October 20, 2025 11:14 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - Dos Pueblos High School took home both the boys and girls Athlete of the Week Awards at the Santa Barbara Athletic… Continue Reading

Annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive kicking off to support community members in need

October 20, 2025 12:05 pm Dave Alley

The News Channel 12 Turkey Drive kicks off on Monday, starting a four-week campaign to help support thousands of Central Coast families and community… Continue Reading

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