Interfaith Vigil held on Longest Night
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Â An interfaith vigil marked the longest night of the year.
Santa Barbara County workers invited people to come… Continue Reading
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Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory Hosts Kids Day to Help Children See Clearly
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory host another successful Kids Day on Sunday.
It's a day when the popular local… Continue Reading
Rabbi from Australia shares thoughts during Light up The Harbor in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Light Up the Harbor Chanukah Celebration in Ventura was led by Rabbi Yakov Latowicz from Melbourne, Australia.
His… Continue Reading
Storms lining up, Monday Dec 22nd forecast
Winter officially started today and despite seeing yet another dry day, things are about to change. Lining up well out to our west, are at least a… Continue Reading
Prep roundup: JSerra wins TOC in girls basketball; DP boys hoops advance to Cage Classic final
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Tournament of Champions:
JSerra defeated Camarillo 52-35 to win the championship in the Gold… Continue Reading
Mrs. Roper Romp in Ventura Harbor Village
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) A Roper Romp took place in the Ventura Harbor.
A Roper Romp involves fans of the 1970's sitcom "Three's Company" dressed up… Continue Reading
Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop opens in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Ghirardelli has a scoop for chocolate lover.
The popular San Francisco chocolate company opened shop in Santa… Continue Reading
Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway spreads Holiday Cheer
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Kidz Matter Toy Giveaway took place at Legacy Martial Arts in Oxnard.
Co-founders said every child deserves the magic of… Continue Reading
Santa Paddle Makes a Splash in Ventura Harbor
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Ventuta Harbor Village invited Santa and friends to trade in their sleigh for paddle boards on the Saturday before… Continue Reading
Rain Forecast Adds to the Travel, Shopping, and Logistical Rush for the Holidays
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - There is a rush for some people to step up their holiday shopping, travel and even cooking plans with an incoming wave… Continue Reading
Kids Day Offers Children a Free Eye Exam and Free Glasses
The Eyeglass factory has its annual kids day with free check ups and glasses. This is the 31st… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Waterfront Parking Passes Offer Savings for 2026
The new waterfront pass for 2026 in Santa Barbara is available and can be used immediately. They will be good in all lots but Stearns… Continue Reading
Prep wrap-up: Local basketball tournaments tip-off
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High School Boys Basketball: Jim Bashore Holiday Cage Classic Day 1 at Carpinteria High School:
Dos Pueblos… Continue Reading
Cal Poly led UCLA at half but Bruins pull away in 21-point win
WESTWOOD, Calif. (KEYT) - Cal Poly knocked down 9 first-half three-pointers and led UCLA 45-43 at halftime before the Bruins offense erupted in the… Continue Reading
Slight weekend rain chances, multi-day storm through Christmas
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Saturday will be dry and mild in the 60s and 70s before light northern Central Coast rain chances pick up Sunday into… 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
Santa Barbara City Fire put out kitchen fire Friday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara City Fire put out a kitchen fire at 619 Kentia Avenue just after 2:00 p.m. Friday.
Four fire engines, a… Continue Reading
Victor Manuel VillaMedina of Nipomo arrested in connection with years-long abuse of two children
NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – Victor Manuel VillaMedina, 67, of Nipomo was arrested Wednesday of this week for the alleged multi-year abuse of at least two… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Honors Lives on the Longest Night
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara County will gather on December 21 for the annual Longest Night Memorial, honoring people who died while… Continue Reading
One Person Dead After Vehicle Crash in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Ventura.
The accident happened on Fairview Road around 1:00… Continue Reading