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New Santa Ynez Valley Trail Expansion Continues to Grow Vital Safety Routes

October 28, 2026 3:21 pm John Palminteri

A new section of a Santa Ynez Valley trail has opened. It will improve safety in the area.

Pumpkin Patch Adventure Begins in Isla Vista

October 28, 2026 5:31 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) The 6 Annual Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch isn’t just about picking pumpkins, it is an immersive adventure through Anisq’ oyo Park that culminates with a free pumpkin. The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District started the patch to give students and community members an alternative way to celebrate. The adventure

The Alcazar hosts El Niño Prep Forum

October 28, 2026 5:47 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) The Alcazar hosted a free Carpinteria Community Spotlight on El Niño Disaster Preparation. Carpinteria Vallery Radio hosts Dennis Mitchell and Bryan Mootz emceed the event. Speakers included Carpinteria-Summerland Fire officials, Carpinteria city staff members, Police Chief of Services in the City of Carpinteria Lt. Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County Supervisor Roy Lee

Cloudy Thursday, tracking Halloween showers

October 28, 2026 3:11 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Thursday will be cooler as clouds increase. Drizzle is possible within the mostly cloudy areas on Thursday and Friday. There are some very light shower chances on Friday and during the day on Saturday. Only trace amounts are expected locally. Shower chances linger Sunday. Clearing and warming begins Monday. Previous

Tech companies need more data centers. So why are nearly half of all planned projects delayed or canceled?

Real Estate Day at Cal Poly Discusses Controversial Data Centers

October 28, 2026 12:15 pm Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Cal Poly hosted Real Estate Day at the Chumash Auditorium on campus. It examined the growing demand, infrastructure requirements, financing and public opposition surrounding AI data centers. Tech companies plan to construct thousands of new facilities across the nation to support artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure. “I don’t

Higher Tides, Kelvin Wave, and Coastal Worries Rise

October 26, 2026 12:24 pm John Palminteri

A bulldozer is creating a defensive berm along the Santa Barbara waterfront with incoming high tides. This includes Leadbetter Beach and east of Stearns Wharf.

Tracking King Tides & rain chances

October 28, 2026 5:56 am Mackenzie Lake

We begin the morning with cool temperatures and a few clouds. Many areas will see overcast skies by the evening and overnight. Highs rise into the low 70s for most with a smattering of upper 60s. The main weather topic of the day will be King Tides. High tide is expected around 11am and this

Time is Ticking to Turn in General Election Ballots at U.S. Post Office

October 27, 2026 6:12 pm John Palminteri

Voters have been urged to get their ballots in early, especially if they are using the U.S. Postal Service. They will still be accepted on election day but need that specific post mark.

Tidy Seas Seeks More Funds & Volunteers in a Year-Round Coastal Trash Cleanup Effort

October 27, 2026 3:50 pm John Palminteri

Runoff trash is an ongoing environmental problem targeted by the group Tidy Seas. A fundraiser is set for Thursday evening.

CIF Volleyball: Santa Barbara Dons sweep into semifinals

October 27, 2026 11:55 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – CIF-Southern Section Division 4 Quarterfinals: Santa Barbara 3, Hemet 0: Senior Lola Heckman had a match-high 19 kills and fellow senior Blake Saunders added 11 kills in the Dons sweep (25-19, 25-18, 25-23). (Saunders helped the Dons rally back in the third set from down 21-17 and get the sweep.

Tides Reach New Heights Along the Coast

October 27, 2026 6:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Preliminary reports show Tuesday morning’s high tide surpassed a previous record. “It was a big day, California has experienced a lot of high tides recently along the coast, they have all been higher than normal, here locally we have received about 12-18 inches higher than normal, this morning it did break

Cooler Wednesday, tracking Halloween rain

October 27, 2026 3:35 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Our cooling trend takes notice on Wednesday. Onshore flow will bring clouds near the coast. Temperatures will continue cooling slightly below average. Mostly cloudy skies arrive across the state Thursday. There are some rain chances Friday through Sunday. We may get rain late on Halloween night. Amounts should stay under

Carpinteria to Present Its Budget Issues to Voters During Measure I Meeting

October 27, 2026 6:16 pm John Palminteri

Carpinteria voters are being asked to support a sales tax increase to cover growing costs for services. It will be on the ballot as Measure I.

Salon Owner Sues the City Over Eminent Domain and Relocation Costs

October 27, 2026 5:55 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A business owner forced to relocate to make way for the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project is suing the city. Mishay Hair Salon & Spa is among a handful of businesses whose properties were acquired by the city in 2021 through eminent domain. Andrea Ridgell, the salon’s owner, filed a

Turkey Drive: Arroyo Grande ministry provides weekly food assistance to local families

October 27, 2026 12:03 pm Dave Alley

As grocery prices continue to rise, St. Patrick’s Church in Arroyo Grande is helping Central Coast residents put food on the table through an outreach ministry that has served the community for nearly four decades.

Questions Surface as Santa Maria’s $9 Million Well 15 Approaches Deadline

October 27, 2026 11:58 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A new water well is nearing completion that will bring more local supplies to the Santa Maria Valley. Well Number 15 will bring more groundwater to the county’s largest city. This project near the airport will end up costing about $9 million. This will be Santa Maria’s first groundwater well

Tracking Coastal Flooding Tuesday

October 27, 2026 5:11 am Mackenzie Lake

King Tides will cause flooding concerns Tuesday and Wednesday for our area. Stay away form immediate beaches and be aware that tides can change rapidly. Coastal Flood Advisories remain in effect through Thursday at 1pm. Temperatures cool a few degrees, as onshore flow increases. Expect some low 70s and slow clearing for all areas. Winds

Lil’ Toot has a Lil’ Special for Harbor Boat Rides the Rest of the Year

October 26, 2026 10:41 pm John Palminteri

The Lil’ Toot harbor shuttle will have a $5. ride on Mondays the rest of 2026. It has a 19 person capacity.

Housing Authority hosts Bella Vista Grand Opening Celebration in Santa Barbara

October 26, 2026 5:48 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara hosted a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening Celebration for its just completed rental housing project called Bella Vista. The housing authority bought the 1.3 acre land that used to house medical offices seven years ago. They built Bella Vista from the

Warm Tuesday, tracking clouds then rain

October 26, 2026 3:27 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Tuesday will be pleasant and mostly warm in the 70s though near seasonal average. Clouds will increase later in the week as temperatures cool. By Friday temps will drop into the 60s. It will be a mostly cloudy Halloween weekend with below average temperatures. There is a light rain chance