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Atmospheric river begins Tuesday: heavy rain, thunderstorms, damaging winds & flood watch

December 22, 2025 3:26 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Light rain begins Tuesday during the day with heavy rain Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Severe… Continue Reading

Simi Valley teen arrested for attempted murder after December 8 stabbing on Tapo Canyon Road

December 22, 2025 1:10 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 17-year-old from Simi Valley has been booked on a charge of attempted murder in connection with a Dec. 8, 2025,… Continue Reading

City Halts Tree Cutting at Ventura Monarch Butterfly Habitat

December 22, 2025 12:00 pm Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - Tree cutting at a known monarch butterfly habitat in Ventura was halted after city officials arrived at the scene and… Continue Reading

Warming Centers And Homeless Shelters Activate Storm Protocol For Christmas Week

December 22, 2025 12:21 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Good Samaritan is activating holiday storm protocol for 2025’s Christmas week. It’s been many years since the Central… Continue Reading

Bipartisan bill expands benefits to first responders and families fighting service-related cancers

December 22, 2025 11:58 am Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – Bipartisan legislation expanding benefits to first responders suffering from fire response-related cancers nationwide was… Continue Reading

Interfaith Vigil held on Longest Night

December 21, 2025 8:51 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) An interfaith vigil marked the longest night of the year. Santa Barbara County workers invited people to come… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory Hosts Kids Day to Help Children See Clearly

December 21, 2025 8:01 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 21, 2025 8:41 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 21, 2025 4:02 pm Shawn Quien

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

December 21, 2025 8:33 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - Tournament of Champions: JSerra defeated Camarillo 52-35 to win the championship in the Gold… Continue Reading

Mrs. Roper Romp in Ventura Harbor Village

December 20, 2025 9:00 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 20, 2025 9:35 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 20, 2025 8:36 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 20, 2025 8:46 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 19, 2025 12:00 pm John Palminteri

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

December 20, 2025 11:12 am John Palminteri

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

December 20, 2025 11:14 am John Palminteri

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

December 19, 2025 10:53 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - 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

December 19, 2025 11:06 pm Mike Klan

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

December 19, 2025 2:58 pm Evan Vega

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