CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading
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Two men arrested during proactive fire prevention operation near Santa Paula Creek
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Two men were arrested during a fire prevention operation in the Santa Paula Creek and Santa Clara River areas earlier… Continue Reading
Rippin’ Hard Wind Will Add to the Holiday Weather Woes
Wind impacts are expected to be very powerful with the current storm. Gusts could exceed 50 miles an… Continue Reading
Cesar Manuel Zavala of Simi Valley accepts plea deal after the attempted murder of his girlfriend
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – Cesar Manuel Zavala of Simi Valley pled guilty to the attempted murder of his girlfriend as part of a plea agreement… Continue Reading
Missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard is dead and her mother is now in custody
VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. (KEYT) – Law enforcement confirmed Tuesday morning that Melodee Buzzard, the local nine-year-old missing since earlier… Continue Reading
Firefighters responded to large commercial fire on Bull Canyon Road involving hazardous materials
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews from both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties responded to a large commercial structure… Continue Reading
Staffing levels for storm response crews will remain normal during Christmas holiday
Even with a rare Christmastime rainstorm set to soak the Central Coast this week, local agencies say staffing will remain at normal levels despite… Continue Reading
Firefighters battle commercial structure fire in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- (KEYT) San Luis Obispo County firefighters responded to a structure fire at around 3 A.M. this morning.
The structure on… Continue Reading
Wyatt Gardiner leads DP to Holiday Cage Classic title
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT). - Wyatt Gardiner scored 33 points and had 12 rebounds to lead Dos Pueblos to a 67-56 win over Polytechnic of Pasadena in… Continue Reading
Live Nativity includes Camels at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The First United Methodist Church held its 36th annual Living Nativity before Christmas.
Two casts of church… Continue Reading
Gauchos come up with ‘Big’ performance to close out 2025 with a win
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Gauchos have not received alot of offensive production from their post players this year but that was not the… Continue Reading
DIY Sand Bag Stations Help Storm Prep
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Sand and sand bags are available at a number of fire stations in Santa Barbara County and some parks have Do It Yourself… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County issues evacuation warning for upcoming storms
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation warning for areas affected by the… Continue Reading
Atmospheric river begins Tuesday: heavy rain, thunderstorms, damaging winds & flood watch
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
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
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
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Good Samaritan is activating holiday storm protocol in Santa Maria for 2025’s Christmas week.
Warming centers will be… Continue Reading
Bipartisan bill expands benefits to first responders and families fighting service-related cancers
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
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
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