SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Segment 1: Santa Barbara 45, Fullerton 7; Baldwin Park 35, Ventura 34; Nipomo 45, Righetti 2; Lompoc 35, Ridgeview 16 (Cade Mault had 3 td catches and kicked a field goal. Entenza Design). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNe1yQplC9Q Segment 2: Clovis West 49, St. Joseph 39; Selma 34, Cabrillo 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emg_Eoueg_4 Segment 3: Arroyo
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Division 2: Cate 14, Newport Harbor 4: Rams host Agoura in Monday quarterfinal match at 1:30 p.m. The Rams were double-trouble as the pair of Kate Hasebe/Kiki Chang went 3-0 as did the team of Elly Edwards/Chelsea Newlove Division 4: Dos Pueblos 13, JW North 5: Chargers play at Westridge
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GOLETA, Calif. — A film festival celebrating wildlife, conservation and the natural world is bringing nearly 40 films from 11 countries to the Central Coast this weekend. The 2026 Wild & Free Film Festival kicked off Friday at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara before moving to Camino Real Cinemas in Goleta for weekend screenings. The festival features
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Vandenberg launches are forecasted to boost the economy and they will create more jobs in the future. This is expected to boost the economy countywide.
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An effort to put the controversial rent stabilization issue in front of the voters in Santa Barbara is gaining momentum. Over 9000 signatures were gathered.
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LOS OLIVOS, Calif. — A local nonprofit is using the power of film to bring audiences closer to nature and inspire greater awareness of wildlife conservation and environmental issues. The NatureTrack Film Festival is showcasing wildlife documentaries and environmental stories in the Santa Ynez Valley, with a mission to encourage people to connect with and
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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A major agriculture employer, with locations throughout Ventura County, is closing down operations. SoCal Berry Growers, an exclusive berry supplier for the Driscoll’s brand, made the sudden announcement days ago that they would be shutting down operations at six locations – four in Ventura and two in Oxnard. Industry experts cite
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A grieving family is seeking answers after the suspicious death of a relative while facing another setback involving a memorial created in his honor. Lawrence Brennen, 39, was found dead inside an apartment on Los Aguajes Avenue in Santa Barbara and Police arrested two people in connection with concealing his body.
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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of the USSF-432 Mission is scheduled for liftoff on Friday, Nov. 6, between 4:46 p.m. and 8:46 p.m. Pacific Time. There is a backup window for the classified mission on behalf of the U.S. Space Force that has been designated for Saturday, Nov. 7
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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Pedro Ocampo Alvarez of Oxnard was convicted this week of 11 felony counts of child molestation after he abused a ten-year-old neighbor for a year. Alvarez waived his right to a jury trial and on Nov. 4, 2026, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Paul Feldman found him guilty of the
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – A 54-year-old San Luis Obispo man was arrested Thursday for battery and vandalism after a neighbor dispute turned violent and a brief standoff on Bullock Lane ensued. On Nov. 5, around 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported physical altercation between neighbors in the 3500 block of Bullock
Continue Reading VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A countywide law enforcement operation targeting the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material resulted in the arrest of seven people. Operation Night Fall, conducted between Sep. 21, 2026, and Oct. 8, 2026, was a joint law enforcement operation involving federal, state, and local authorities stated the Ventura County
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A Santa Barbara-based humanitarian organization has earned national recognition for its financial accountability and global relief efforts. Direct Relief received a perfect 100% rating from Charity Navigator for 2026, marking its 16th consecutive year earning the nonprofit evaluator’s highest four-star rating. The organization is one of just three charities nationwide to
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The ‘State of the County’ event takes place today in Santa Barbara County. Issues with the economy, housing and jobs will be discussed.
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GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) – Guadalupe may have a new mayor for the first time in 8 years. Current city council member Christina Hernandez has a lead in the mayor’s race. As Mayor Pro Tem Christina Hernandez shows a significant lead according to the latest reported ballot counts, current mayor Ariston Julian gives his blessings. Christina
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PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – Early Friday morning, fire crews were on the scene of a commercial structure fire at the Pacific Point Hotel on Price Street. According to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department, crews were called to the scene just after 4:48 a.m. Friday and made an aggressive attack on a room-and-contents
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Watch temperatures soar as high pressure parks over the Central Coast. Expect highs to quickly rise to 80s with minimal fog. Winds were strong last night and will be even more of a nuisance this evening. Some gusts could reach 40mph or greater. No Wind Advisories are in place now, however some may pop up.
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SUMMERLAND, Calif. — Nearly a century after 68 Santa Barbara soldiers lost their lives in World War I, their sacrifice is being remembered through a restored memorial near Loon Point. Community members, veterans and local leaders gathered Thursday for a rededication ceremony honoring the men who died while serving their country in 1917 and 1918. The
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A 1971 Volkswagen is turning heads around Santa Barbara, giving guests a chance to take home memories from special events. Known as Benny the Bus, the vintage vehicle has been transformed into a mobile photo booth for weddings, fundraisers and community celebrations. Its latest stop was an election-night gathering hosted by Democratic
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – #5 Arizona 104, Cal Poly 84: Motiejus Krivas scored 30 points, freshman Caleb Holt added 21 and No. 5 Arizona bounced back from a season-opening loss to beat Cal Poly 104-84 on Thursday night. The Wildcats (1-1) struggled offensively Monday night in an 84-75 loss to UCLA in Las Vegas,
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