News Channel’s Year in Headlines
Small Plane Crashes Near Highway 101 in Goleta, Two Seriously Injured
A small plane crash along Highway 101 north of the Storke Road offramp… Continue Reading
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Solvang’s Copenhagen Countdown Rings In 2026 On Denmark Time
SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) - The city of Solvang rang in the new year this afternoon with the second annual Copenhagen Countdown.
It's already 2026 in… Continue Reading
Heavy rain New Year’s Eve night, tracking the next storm this weekend
Happy New Year's Eve! We begin the morning with light showers for most of the area and some breezy winds. Have a jacket and umbrella ready as the… Continue Reading
Additional Rain Brings Impact Worries with Saturated Hills
A Summerland road closure is linked to the heavy rain. A hillside in that area is… Continue Reading
Environmentalists work to stop Sable from starting
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.(KEYT) The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) attorneys, including Chief Counsel Linda Krop, have been working during the… Continue Reading
Dons are ‘host with the most’ as they finish SB Holiday Classic undefeated
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Levi Oakes got Santa Barbara High School off to a fast start while Owen Horn gave the Dons a strong finish as they… Continue Reading
Freedom Trax Ends the Year with a Trip to the Beach for the Mobility Challenged
Freedom Trax takes the mobility challenged to the beach. Several were at Leadbetter Beach prior to the… Continue Reading
Woman transported with injuries after vehicle went 150 feet over the side of Highway 154
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Highway 154 was closed in both directions after a vehicle went 150 feet over the side of the roadway leaving… Continue Reading
Flood watch for New Year’s, rainy first week of 2026
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - More rain returns Wednesday morning and peaks overnight between New Year's Eve and Day with thunderstorm chances and… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo Police investigating attempted robbery from Cambria Bike Outfitters
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo Police are investigating an attempted robbery at Cambria Bike Outfitters around 4:00 a.m. Saturday… Continue Reading
U.S. Postal Service shifts postmarking process from local post offices to regional processing hubs
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday of last week, the U.S. Postal Service made changes to when mail is postmarked that could impact… Continue Reading
Teen injured during shooting incident near the pedestrian tunnel between Bello and Price Streets
PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – A 14-year-old with an injured finger was located by officers investigating a reported shooting near the pedestrian… Continue Reading
City of Santa Barbara Wraps Up 2025 With Over $17 Million in ‘Bed Tax’ Revenue
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the city of Santa Barbara released their tax results from a portion of the year, reporting the estimate… Continue Reading
Dons pull away from Bishop Diego to move to 3-0 at Santa Barbara Holiday Classic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Levi Oakes scored a game-high 23 points and Brent Sharpton added 17 points as host Santa Barbara High School defeated… Continue Reading
Plastic Bags Going Away Statewide on New Year’s Day
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Shopping bags are going 100% paper for 10 cents apiece statewide in California on New Years’ Day.
Some consumers say… Continue Reading
Over 133,000 gallons of sewage and water spill into Arroyo Simi Creek in Moorpark after stormy weather
MOORPARK, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday morning, crews responded to over 133,000 gallons of sewage and water spilling into Arroyo Simi Creek from a… Continue Reading
Charitable Giving Strong in 2025 Despite Economic Challenges
The end of the year may still mean a boost in charitable giving. Santa Barbara has seen generosity to local causes including the Unity… Continue Reading
Santa Maria man arrested Monday for multiple firearm-related charges after Sunday assault call
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 48-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested for assault with a firearm and multiple other gun-related charges… Continue Reading
La Casa de Maria Reopens With Interfaith Celebration in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - A beloved Montecito retreat center is reopening its doors and renewing its role in the community. La Casa de Maria has… Continue Reading
Moderate storm to arrive New Year’s Eve
Lingering Santa Ana winds prevail through Ventura Tuesday. A Wind Advisory in in place through 3pm, however these winds will be significantly lighter… Continue Reading