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Two men guilty of gang motivated double murder in Santa Barbara

January 22, 2026 7:02 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A jury found Angel Varela and Oscar Trujillo-Guttierez guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of… Continue Reading

Bookeeper pleads guilty for embezzling over $550,000 from former employer

January 22, 2026 6:44 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ida Veronica Hernandez, 45, pled guilty to seven felony counts of grand theft and another felony count of filing a false or… Continue Reading

Two Side by Side Buildings have been Sold in Downtown Santa Barbara

January 22, 2026 6:47 pm John Palminteri

Two side by side buildings in Santa Barbara have been sold for $11.5 million. They wrap around Cota St at Chapala… Continue Reading

Christian Octavio Arreola charged with felony attempted murder of a police officer

January 22, 2026 5:52 pm Andrew Gillies

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – Christian Octavio Arreola has been charged with multiple felonies including the attempted murder of a police officer… Continue Reading

Ghirardelli Treats Locals at Grand Opening of its Newest Storefront

January 22, 2026 5:28 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Chocolate lovers lined up along State St. this afternoon for the grand opening of Santa Barbara's new… Continue Reading

A Home Run for Homelessness: SB ACT To Resume Operating FARO Center

January 22, 2026 4:54 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Multiple complaints were levied against SB ACT for alleged mismanagement of the FARO Center. Neighbors on the 600 block of… Continue Reading

Lompoc Police search for two Ulta Beauty thieves

January 22, 2026 3:57 pm Caleb Nguyen

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

Drying Friday, mild weekend

January 22, 2026 2:52 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Rain chances decrease Friday after receiving some brief showers across our region between Wednesday and Thursday,… Continue Reading

Zero Emission Vehicle Sales Exceed State Goals

January 22, 2026 12:21 pm John Palminteri

Zero emission vehicle sales in California have exceeded the expectations in 2025. More charging stations have made it easier to own an electric… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Hosts Annual Forum on Human Trafficking on the Central Coast

January 22, 2026 11:43 am Dave Alley

The issue of human trafficking on the Central Coast is being discussed Thursday during an annual forum held in Santa… Continue Reading

Las autoridades investigan un fatal accidente automovilístico ocurrido en Palm Desert

One Dead After Vehicle vs. Bicycle Collision

January 22, 2026 7:21 am Michael Yu

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Oxnard Police Department responded to a fatal vehicle-bicycle collision. The incident happened around 6:30pm Wednesday on… Continue Reading

Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia sentenced to 15 years for leading large-scale drug trafficking ring

January 22, 2026 11:02 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia of Van Nuys was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for operating a large-scale fentanyl… Continue Reading

Man Involved in Multiple Car Crashes Arrested in Santa Barbara

January 22, 2026 7:36 am Michael Yu

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A man believed to be involved in multiple car crashes was arrested Wednesday night. Santa Barbara police arrested… Continue Reading

Bishop Diego boys basketball stays undefeated in Tri-Valley League

January 21, 2026 11:25 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Senior Damien Krautmann scored 13 of his game-high 16 points in the first half as Bishop Diego built a 34-17 lead at… Continue Reading

Misty Thursday, frigid Friday

January 22, 2026 4:10 am Mackenzie Lake

Misty and light rain will arrive to most beaches early Thursday morning. Minimal impacts expected as most rain will be into the hundredths of an inch… Continue Reading

Deltopia Becomes No-topia, New Permitted Event in the Works

January 21, 2026 12:04 pm John Palminteri

With a noise ban on Deltopia a new permitted event is in the works in Isla Vista. The deadline is fast approaching for… Continue Reading

Channel League Boys Hoops: San Marcos pulls away from Rio Mesa

January 21, 2026 11:24 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Aidan Conlan did his damage in the second quarter while teammate Koji Hefner took charge in the second half as San… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project On Tap

January 21, 2026 8:05 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Lake Cachuma may be spilling now but that wasn't the case a decade ago when the Carpinteria Valley Water District saw the… Continue Reading

Keep CALM and Join Teen Council: 2 Teens Launch Mental Health Outreach Group

January 21, 2026 5:39 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — “How can we engage teens? They're the next generation of our community. Like, how do we start them early in… Continue Reading

Cool Thursday, shower chances

January 21, 2026 3:40 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Brief rain showers are possible locally Wednesday through Thursday. We will stay cool and cloudy Thursday - in the… Continue Reading