Ventura County Archives

Mysti Ary charged with felony fleeing the scene of a crash that left a runner with significant injuries along the PCH in June of last year

January 30, 2026 6:08 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, Mysti Lee Ary of Bakersfield made her first court appearance on a felony charge of fleeing the scene of an… Continue Reading

Ventura County Fire crews help deliver baby on Highway 23

January 30, 2026 3:55 pm Caleb Nguyen

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KEYT) – Firefighters from the Ventura County Fire Department helped deliver a baby just before 10:00 a.m. Thursday on Highway… Continue Reading

Teen charged after allegedly threatening to commit mass shooting at an Oxnard middle school

January 30, 2026 3:53 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 17-year-old is facing charges of criminal threats after they allegedly threatened to commit a mass shooting at R.J.… Continue Reading

Carlos Reid of Thousand Oaks arrested for multiple sex crimes involving a minor

January 29, 2026 5:33 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Carlos Reid of Thousand Oaks was arrested Monday on multiple sex crimes involving a minor and investigators believe… Continue Reading

Ojai man arrested for burglary after trespassing at Villanova Preparatory School

January 29, 2026 4:50 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday, a 34-year-old Ojai man was arrested for burglary after he was spotted trespassing at Villanova… Continue Reading

Man arrested after allegedly threatening diners at El Patio Restaurant with a knife Wednesday

January 29, 2026 2:32 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 30-year-old man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and robbery after accosting diners at El Patio… Continue Reading

“Surgery and Second Chances”: Botched Surgery Leads to Lifelong Disability, But Paves A New Way For Ventura Woman

January 28, 2026 6:24 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.—Cindy Flores says she’s come a long way from a botched surgery 13 years ago, but she still lives with chronic pain. “Every day… Continue Reading

Young Soccer players flock to see U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Win

January 27, 2026 8:02 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Soccer fans and players of all ages filled Harder Stadium at UCSB on Tuesday night, but not to see the Gauchos play,… Continue Reading

Federal grants for DNA testing and Ventura Harbor dredging passed in latest appropriations bill

January 27, 2026 2:26 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – A $700,000 grant to expand cold case investigations by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and an almost $6 million in… Continue Reading

Passenger suffers major injuries and the driver arrested for DUI after early morning collision

January 27, 2026 12:49 pm Andrew Gillies

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KEYT) – Early Sunday morning, a passenger suffered major injuries and a driver was arrested for driving under the influence… Continue Reading

Channel League boys basketball: Dons and Royals stay hot

January 26, 2026 11:40 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara 74, Dos Pueblos 59: (Levi Oakes scored 23 of his game-high 27 points in the second half in… Continue Reading

Major Bill to Expand Farm Aid and Delay Cal Fresh Changes Introduced to House of Representatives

January 26, 2026 6:15 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Between changing weather conditions, a tense political climate, and rising tariffs, it’s been a tough year for Uriel… Continue Reading

Los Angeles man facing human trafficking charges after luring Ventura County juvenile over social media

January 26, 2026 4:45 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 23-year-old Los Angeles man is facing charges of human trafficking after detectives located a missing Ventura… Continue Reading

Thomas Syslo charged with murder in connection with 2023 overdose in Thousand Oaks hotel

January 26, 2026 6:05 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Thomas Syslo of Torrance is facing a charge of second-degree murder as well as narcotics and money laundering charges… Continue Reading

Seymour Duncan celebrates 50th Anniversary at NAMM 2026

January 24, 2026 9:54 pm Tracy Lehr

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KEYT) As the National Association of Music Merchants hosted its 125 show, Santa Barbara- based Seymour Duncan celebrated it 50th… Continue Reading

Ventura dog heading to Westminster Dog Show

January 25, 2026 8:20 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) A local four-legged friend is on the way to the 150th Westminster Dog Show. Nicole and Tom Scurrah's dog Fergus is… Continue Reading

Protesters carry Alex Pretti RIP signs in Ventura

January 25, 2026 8:43 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) A weekly rally turned into a protest in memory of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti. Protesters carried rest in peace signs on… Continue Reading

Semester at Sea and Brooks Institute Students Remember Photographer Paul Liebhardt

January 24, 2026 7:36 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A beloved Brooks Institute and Semester at Sea photography instructor is being remembered for inspiring students and… Continue Reading

Police Searching for Missing Girls in Ventura County

January 24, 2026 3:23 pm Alissa Orozco

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Thousand Oaks Police Department are on the search for two teenage girls reported missing earlier this week, after… Continue Reading

Man Arrested After Firing Multiple Shots at Simi Valley Residence

January 24, 2026 11:11 am Alissa Orozco

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man was arrested Friday evening on charges of child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapon following an… Continue Reading

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