Traffic Archives

Northbound lanes of Highway 101 were closed in Pismo Beach due to downed wires in the roadway

December 18, 2025 12:55 pm Andrew Gillies

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – All northbound lanes of Highway 101 were closed at Wadsworth Avenue in Pismo Beach due to a pole and wires in the… Continue Reading

Arroyo Grande celebrates reopening of busy Traffic Way Bridge after months of closure

December 17, 2025 11:20 am Dave Alley

Arroyo Grande is celebrating the reopening of an important and busy roadway that has been closed for several… Continue Reading

‘Make a Plan’ Before Getting Behind the Wheel this Holiday Season

December 11, 2025 1:46 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Two of Santa Barbara's top cops are spreading a sobering, holiday message this season: 'Do not drink and… Continue Reading

Motorcyclist Left With Major Injuries in Hwy 101 Collision Near Carpinteria

December 5, 2025 12:06 pm Alissa Orozco

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A motorcyclist is suffering from major injuries after colliding with a work truck Friday morning on Hwy 101. On the… Continue Reading

Fatal Head-On Collision Leaves Two Dead on Hwy 1

December 5, 2025 11:31 am Alissa Orozco

MALIBU, Calif. (KEYT) – Two people were pronounced dead in a head-on collision reported Thursday evening on Hwy 1, south of Deer Creek Road. At… Continue Reading

Driver Killed After Slamming Into Tree Along Hwy 101

December 4, 2025 7:18 am Michael Yu, Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A driver was pronounced dead in Santa Barbara after fatally crashing into a sign and a large tree early Thursday… Continue Reading

Bakersfield Man Arrested for Manslaughter After Killing Man in Traffic Collision

December 4, 2025 1:10 pm Alissa Orozco

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A Bakersfield man has been arrested following an early morning traffic collision that killed one man. A press… Continue Reading

Santa Maria seeking public opinion on improving its bus system

December 1, 2025 5:23 pm Dave Alley

The City of Santa Maria is reaching out to the community in an effort to help improve its public transportation… Continue Reading

Holiday Travel on Track to Break Records

November 25, 2025 7:16 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Trains are just part of the holiday travel experience for many. Those who choose it can save on gas and luggage,… Continue Reading

Waymo autonomous vehicle fleet expanding operations in northern and southern California

November 21, 2025 5:38 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that two types of Waymo autonomous vehicles have a… Continue Reading

The Loop Shuttle Program extended on State St.

November 18, 2025 5:35 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A pilot program that shuttles people of all abilities up and down State Street is being extended. It's called The… Continue Reading

Rainfall Records set at Santa Barbara Airport and Beyond

November 17, 2025 7:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) A break between downpours allows rain to soak in, but it may take longer for the areas prone to flooding,… Continue Reading

New interchange coming to busy Highway 101/Broadway intersection in Santa Maria

November 12, 2025 11:55 am Dave Alley

A major infrastructure projects is in the works to build a new interchange at the busy intersection of Highway 101 and Broadway (Highway 135) in… Continue Reading

Identity of dead motorcyclist from Santa Maria crash revealed

November 9, 2025 3:48 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Maria Police Department revealed the identity of a dead motorcyclist following a crash in Santa Maria on… Continue Reading

Los Patos Way Exit 95 slated to close Spring 2026

November 10, 2025 6:19 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A freeway exit that is not supposed to be used by trucks and tall vehicles is set to close for good in the new… Continue Reading

Solo driver suffers major injuries after hitting ambulance in Goleta

November 9, 2025 8:52 pm Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif (KEYT) – A solo driver suffered major injuries after hitting an ambulance on Hollister Ave. just west of Goleta before 7:00 p.m.… Continue Reading

New Santa Maria Chick-fil-A opens with a plan in place to address potential traffic impacts

November 6, 2025 11:22 am Dave Alley

A much-anticipated new Chick-fil-A restaurant on North Broadway in Santa Maria opened Thursday… Continue Reading

Move Santa Barbara County hosts bike light giveaways

November 3, 2025 8:48 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Bicycle lights are being given out to cyclists in need of lights while supplies last. Move Santa Barbara County… Continue Reading

Permits will soon be required to park on several streets near Pioneer Valley High School

November 5, 2025 12:10 pm Dave Alley

Permits will soon be required for drivers who park their vehicles on a number of residential streets located near Pioneer Valley High… Continue Reading

Crash closes southbound Highway 1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base Wednesday

October 29, 2025 2:36 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews are on the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 1, north of Firefighter Road within… Continue Reading