The Last Witnesses: Holocaust Survivors Defy Time in a Digital Age
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Not long ago, millions were taken from their homes — and never came back.
“Bombs were falling, so as a… Continue Reading
Special Reports
News Channel 3-12 Talks Venezuela, ICE, Greenland – But What Do You Think?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, Your News Channel will invite State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson and former Santa Barbara City Councilman… Continue Reading
When Cocoa Costs Climb, Chocolate Makers Don’t Melt Down
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves — your favorite treat is feeling the heat.
Think chocolate’s a sweet gig?
Try… Continue Reading
Is Gaming Addiction All in Your Head? UCSB Says Yes
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Millions of people dive into video games every day—to compete, unwind, or simply escape.
But for some, that… Continue Reading
From Government Shutdown to Community Liftoff: Santa Barbara’s Answer to a National Crisis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - They call it airlifting hope.
“It’s good to have you guys back on the payroll,” pilot Levi Maaia of Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
Historic Santa Barbara Mission Faces New Housing Showdown
SANTA BARBARA — Two towering housing projects proposed mere steps from the iconic Old Mission Santa Barbara have sparked a fierce preservation… Continue Reading
A New Look to Fire Prevention: How A Local Man is Knocking Out Flames with Sound
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – What if there were a way to put out fire without water, foam, or any other substance? What if it could be done with… Continue Reading
Keeping Oaxaca Traditions Alive on the Central Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Carlos Jarquín twirls in his Santa Bárbara backyard, singing softly to himself as he balances a towering mono de calenda.… Continue Reading
AI and Art: Santa Barbara at the Crossroads of Imagination and Innovation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Artificial intelligence is no longer just the realm of labs and start-ups. In Santa Barbara, it’s reshaping how… Continue Reading
U.S. Citizen Detained During ICE Raid Responds to DHS Accusations
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - A U.S. citizen and Army veteran detained during the Glass House cannabis farm ICE raid in July is responding to a Homeland… Continue Reading
College students turn to BridgeUSA for dialogue in an era of political division
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has highlighted the nation’s deep political divide and renewed… Continue Reading
One805Live! Concert Supports First Responders; Oprah, Harry and Meghan Attend
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The One805Live! concert to benefit local first responders rocked along the coastline tonight. Some famous neighbors… Continue Reading
EXCLUSIVE: Old Mission Santa Barbara Revives Centuries-Old Quarry Stones in $1 Million Upgrade
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The famous steps of Old Mission Santa Barbara takes you to one of the most breathtaking views in the city.
For most… Continue Reading
U.S. Citizen’s ICE Arrest Case Could Reach Supreme Court
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Aerial video during an ICE raid could be called into evidence.
George Retes can be seen standing next to his… Continue Reading
Who Will Become California’s Next Governor? Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa Sits Down with Your News Channel
Antonio Villaraigosa sits down with News Channel Reporter Mina Wahab to talk about what he hopes to accomplish if elected Governor.… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Rental Inspection Lawsuit: Landlords Sue Santa Barbara County as Students Return
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A group of Isla Vista landlords is suing Santa Barbara County over a new rental inspection program, claiming it forces… Continue Reading
Zombie Loans, Deed Theft and Vacant Land Scams: How Fraudsters Target Homeowners
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Imagine discovering you owe a loan you never knew existed or that someone just sold your land without your knowledge. Local… Continue Reading
Gifford Fire along Highway 166 grows to over 130,000 acres; Evacuation Orders & Warnings in Effect
SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, Calif. – The Gifford Fire has grown to 131,605 acres, larger than July's Madre Fire, making it the… Continue Reading
Friday Football Focus Kicks Off 40th Season Under the Lights
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A new high school football season kicks off Friday night across the Central Coast, and with it comes a milestone for a local… Continue Reading
Sheriff Brown Won’t Respond to Carbajal’s Immigration Letter — What Would You Ask Him?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown has declined to comment on a letter from Congressman Salud Carbajal that calls on him… Continue Reading