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Federal Agents Spotted in Oxnard, Sparks Protestors Near A Street

October 29, 2025 8:16 am Andie Lopez Bornet

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A scene began early Wednesday morning on North A street, where protesters have gathered in response to word of ICE agents in… Continue Reading

Acton woman arrested for felony attempted murder after stabbing her sister during a haircut

October 29, 2025 11:23 am Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 67-year-old Acton woman was arrested for the attempted murder of her sister during a haircut late Tuesday… Continue Reading

Woman suffers major injuries after rolling vehicle off a cliff near Monterey County border

October 29, 2025 10:57 am Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A woman suffered major injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Indian Valley Road near the border with… Continue Reading

Central Coast Winemakers Stay Optimistic Amidst Slow Wine Market & Late Harvest

October 28, 2025 11:58 am John Palminteri

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – You won't see a worried look on the faces of many Central Coast winemakers as they are well into their 2025… Continue Reading

Tracking heightened fire risk Wednesday, cooling Halloween forecast

October 29, 2025 4:23 am Mackenzie Lake

The second day of Santa Ana winds begin Wednesday. It was such a warm night for most that a jacket or extra layer may not be needed. We have the… Continue Reading

Community Organizers React to Recent ICE Activity

October 28, 2025 4:45 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local community organizers want people to know about recent immigration enforcement in the Santa Barbara area. They… Continue Reading

Thousands of Voter Ballots Returned, But Turnout Low So Far in Santa Barbara County

October 27, 2025 3:23 pm John Palminteri

The election ballot drop box locations have been reduced in Santa Barbara County from the last election. These are in addition to the U.S. Postal… Continue Reading

Hot Wednesday, cooling begins Thursday

October 28, 2025 3:13 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Breezy offshore winds and hot temperatures continue Wednesday before a brief cooling trend begins Thursday. Ventura… Continue Reading

To Buy? Or DIY? A New Halloween Trend Emerges

October 28, 2025 5:51 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —The National Retail Federation says Halloween spending is projected to reach a record $13.1 billion dollars this… Continue Reading

Buellton Mayor ‘Throws Down The Gauntlet’ To Solvang To Fund Community Aquatics Complex

October 28, 2025 12:03 pm Jarrod Zinn

BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) - The cities of Buellton and Solvang are engaging in a friendly rivalry to raise money for the proposed Santa Ynez Valley… Continue Reading

Two injured after head on crash on Highway 154

October 28, 2025 5:40 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Two people suffered injuries after a head-on two-car crash near Painted Cave Road on Highway 154 just after… Continue Reading

Gregory Kornman sentenced to eight years for possession and distribution of child pornography

October 28, 2025 4:55 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Gregory Allen Kornman was sentenced to eight years in state prison for the possession and distribution of… Continue Reading

Gabriel Torres sentenced for attempted murder

October 28, 2025 3:22 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Gabriel Torres, 21, from Port Hueneme, received a 32-year sentence in state prison for attempted murder, according to the… Continue Reading

Crews evacuate 16 after broken gas line in Goleta

October 28, 2025 3:04 pm Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews evacuated 16 residents at the 7100 block of Davenport in Goleta after a gas leak spread to the area around 2:00 p.m.… Continue Reading

Democratic-led states sue Trump administration to keep SNAP food assistance funds flowing

October 28, 2025 11:56 am CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — A coalition of 25 Democratic-run states sued the Trump administration Tuesday to prevent… Continue Reading

Public input wanted in community planning project for Nipomo

October 28, 2025 11:34 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County continues to seek additional public input in its ongoing effort to update the Nipomo Community… Continue Reading

Jose Luis Meza Jr. sentenced to 18 years eight months for 2020 Oxnard sexual assault

October 28, 2025 11:37 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Jose Luis Meza Jr. was sentenced to 18 years and eight months in state prison after DNA tests linked him to a… Continue Reading

Local Food Share Organizations Prepare for “Man-Made SNAP Disaster”

October 27, 2025 4:46 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. (KEYT) —Laurel Alcantar is the Director of Marketing for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. She says… Continue Reading

Tracking Red Flag Warnings and Santa Ana winds

October 28, 2025 7:04 am Mackenzie Lake

A strong high pressure system rides down the California Coastline this week bringing sweltering heat and fire concerns. Santa Ana winds crank up… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table wrap-up

October 28, 2025 12:13 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - Four awards were handed out during the weekly luncheon at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table gathering at… Continue Reading