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Spotty showers Friday, drying weekend. More rain into the new year

December 25, 2025 5:46 pm Mackenzie Lake

Rain totals for the south coastline measured in at 5.5 inches and greater over the last 48 hours. Impressive totals through Ventura and LA counties… 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

Christmas Rainstorm Hits Central Coast: Families Celebrate Despite Flooding

December 25, 2025 2:21 pm Ivania Montes

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s Christmas Day, but the storm isn’t taking a holiday. Steady rain continues to move across the Central Coast, causing… Continue Reading

Highway 1 closed in both directions at railroad crossing one mile north of Guadalupe due to flooding

December 25, 2025 1:31 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Highway 1 has been shut down in both directions at a low-lying area beneath a railroad crossing one mile… Continue Reading

Environmental groups file emergency lawsuit to halt federally-approved oil restart plans

December 25, 2025 12:33 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – Environmental groups filed an emergency lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block the federal government's approval this week of… Continue Reading

Travelers Keep Central Coast Christmas Tradition Despite The Weather

December 25, 2025 12:43 pm Jarrod Zinn

OCEANO, Calif. (KEYT) - Travelers from all over the country are keeping their traditional Central Coast destination, in spite of one of the largest… 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

Volunteers Continue to Help for the Holidays in the Rain With Food and Tarps

December 25, 2025 2:19 am John Palminteri

Volunteers with Adam's Angel's have been filling special bags for those in need despite the rain and holiday schedules. Each bag has a variety of… Continue Reading

Animals Get the Christmas Season Off at the Santa Barbara Old Mission Due to Weather

December 24, 2025 6:25 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Mission will not have animals this year around the creche. Weather issues led to the… Continue Reading

More rain and wind ahead, Dec 25th forecast

December 24, 2025 2:48 pm Shawn Quien

The first round of rain and wind from our powerful Christmas storm is done. The next blast of Pacific moisture will is following quickly on the first… Continue Reading

East Beach closed around Mission Creek outfall due to storm-related sewage spill

December 24, 2025 5:20 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The County of Santa Barbara Health Department has closed parts of East Beach both east and west of the Mission Creek… Continue Reading

Federal regulator approves Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County

December 24, 2025 4:31 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved Sable Offshore's plan to restart oil production off… Continue Reading

Ashlee Buzzard charged with the murder of her nine-year-old daughter

December 24, 2025 1:37 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, a felony charge of first-degree murder was filed against Ashlee Buzzard in connection with the… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Hall Off Limits During Holiday Fumigation

December 24, 2025 12:55 pm John Palminteri

A fumigation project is underway at Santa Barbara City Hall. It will be finished in time for the workers to return January… Continue Reading

Pounding Morning Rain, Swamped Streets and a Boat Crash on a Leading Edge of a Holiday Storm

December 24, 2025 12:52 pm John Palminteri

A fierce storm sent an anchored boat into the shore east of Stearns Wharf. Other vessels nearby held on, and a few came into the harbor for … Continue Reading

The Day Before Christmas Brings Unusual Rain To The Central Coast

December 24, 2025 12:48 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Christmas Eve was celebrated up and down the Central Coast today, despite the rain. A lot of people stayed indoors… 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

When Cocoa Costs Climb, Santa Barbara Chocolate Makers Don’t Melt Down

December 24, 2025 11:51 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves — your favorite treat is feeling the heat. Think chocolate’s a sweet gig? Try… 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

Next round of significant rain Christmas, drying weekend

December 25, 2025 4:40 am Mackenzie Lake

Merry Christmas and happy Thursday! Expect the next round of heavy rainfall to begin in San Luis Obispo near breakfast time and the major wall of… Continue Reading