Ventura County Archives

Santa Paula man facing attempted murder charges after shooting at occupied vehicle

December 29, 2025 11:19 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 29-year-old Santa Paula man is in custody for attempted murder and child endangerment after allegedly shooting at a… Continue Reading

Storms damage Mission Basilica San Buenaventura

December 28, 2025 10:52 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Mission Basilica San Bueneventura, built in 1782, was damaged by the heavy December storm. There is now caution… Continue Reading

Local players make All-CIF in boys water polo

December 28, 2025 10:39 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - All-CIF Southern Section Division 1 honors went to several local players in boys water polo. (Lucas Neushul and… Continue Reading

Dons and Royals win on Day 2 of SB Classic in boys basketball

December 28, 2025 8:16 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - High School Boys Basketball: Day 2 of Santa Barbara Holiday Classic Santa Barbara 75, Dougherty Valley 64: Brent… Continue Reading

SB Classic Day 1 Results

December 27, 2025 8:43 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - High School Boys Basketball: Santa Barbara Classic Day 1 Santa Barbara 85, Whitney(Rocklin) 61 Westmont… Continue Reading

Oxnard teen in critical condition after Christmas night shooting on A Street

December 26, 2025 11:18 am Andrew Gillies

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A 17-year-old from Oxnard is in critical condition after a shooting Christmas evening in the 600 block of A Street. On… Continue Reading

One person in critical condition following two-vehicle collision on SR-126 at Boosey Road

December 25, 2025 3:11 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – One person is in critical condition after being airlifted from the scene of a two-vehicle collision on State Route… Continue Reading

Camarillo man arrested after stolen camera reactivated and installed on the exterior of a home

December 25, 2025 10:23 am Andrew Gillies

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – A 20-year-old man was arrested for felony grand theft after one of the two security cameras stolen from St. John's… Continue Reading

State Senate Leader Monique Limón Announces Next Sessions’ Committee Assignments

December 24, 2025 12:42 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, California's Senate President pro Tempore, Monique Limón of Santa Barbara, announced the committee membership… Continue Reading

Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia of Van Nuys convicted of heading large-scale narcotics sales operation

December 24, 2025 10:52 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia of Van Nuys pled guilty to heading a large-scale drug sales scheme responsible for… Continue Reading

Ventura County Firefighters brace for powerful storms

December 23, 2025 5:26 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—Laurie Bennett’s backyard burned in the mountain fire last year, but now she’s bracing for potential flooding. “When it… Continue Reading

Ventura County Emergency Office issues evacuation order for Ventura Beach, warnings elsewhere

December 23, 2025 5:15 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Ventura County Emergency Office issued an evacuation order for Ventura Beach alongside warnings for several other areas… Continue Reading

Ventura man arrested in connection with multiple assaults near Marina Park in late November

December 23, 2025 4:41 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 23-year-old Ventura man has been arrested in connection with multiple assaults near Marina Park on Nov. 30, 2025. On… 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

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

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

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

Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory Hosts Kids Day to Help Children See Clearly

December 21, 2025 8:01 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory host another successful Kids Day on Sunday. It's a day when the popular local… Continue Reading

Rabbi from Australia shares thoughts during Light up The Harbor in Ventura

December 21, 2025 8:41 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Light Up the Harbor Chanukah Celebration in Ventura was led by Rabbi Yakov Latowicz from Melbourne, Australia. His… Continue Reading