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California winter storm hits Tuesday night through Christmas: up to 7 inches possible near coast

December 23, 2025 3:00 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - The atmospheric river will hit our region Tuesday night through Christmas Eve morning with a second pulse on Christmas… Continue Reading

CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period

December 23, 2025 12:53 pm Dave Alley

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading

Two men arrested during proactive fire prevention operation near Santa Paula Creek

December 23, 2025 12:15 pm Andrew Gillies

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

December 23, 2025 12:51 pm John Palminteri

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

December 23, 2025 11:49 am Andrew Gillies

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 found dead; Mother Ashlee arrested for her murder

December 23, 2025 10:44 am Andrew Gillies, Jarrod Zinn

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

December 23, 2025 11:25 am Andrew Gillies

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

December 23, 2025 9:13 am Dave Alley

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

December 23, 2025 7:17 am Michael Yu

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

December 23, 2025 12:11 am Mike Klan

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

December 22, 2025 7:21 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 22, 2025 11:57 pm Mike Klan

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

December 22, 2025 5:24 pm Tracy Lehr

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

December 22, 2025 6:23 pm Caleb Nguyen

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

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 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

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