Safety Archives

Domestic Violence Solutions Steps Up Security for Survivors

September 22, 2025 10:52 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Santa Barbara shelter is taking new measures to protect survivors of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Solutions… Continue Reading

Classes Canceled After Fire at Rose Avenue Elementary in Oxnard

September 22, 2025 5:37 am Michael Yu

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A structure fire broke out early Monday morning at Rose Avenue Elementary School in Oxnard. The Ventura County Fire… Continue Reading

The Chabad building in Isla Vista evacuated due to suspicious package Friday

September 19, 2025 6:22 pm Andrew Gillies

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – Deputies cleared the area after receiving calls of a suspicious package at The Chabad building in the 700 block of Camino… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore facing criminal charges over repair work done to restart oil production

September 18, 2025 1:51 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office filed criminal charges against Sable Offshore, a… Continue Reading

Thunder and Lightning Puts on a Show in SLO County, No Major Impacts Reported

September 18, 2025 11:53 am Dave Alley

This week's storm to hit the Central Coast produced an unusual display of thunder of lightning on Wednesday night, but so far, has not resulted in… Continue Reading

Rental Inspection flyers handed out in Isla Vista

September 17, 2025 7:26 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps and UCSB student leaders and volunteers handed out "IV Rental Inspection:Facts… Continue Reading

Coastal Cleanup Day Will Revive Local Environment, Provide Data for Legislation

September 16, 2025 11:53 am John Palminteri

Coastal Cleanup Day takes place Saturday September 20. Volunteers will cover hundreds of miles in the tri… Continue Reading

Local Assemblymember has six bills awaiting Governor’s signature to become law

September 16, 2025 6:29 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – Local Assemblymember Gregg Hart has six bills awaiting a signature from the Governor to become law at the close of this… Continue Reading

Direct Relief hosts annual Open House in Santa Barbara

September 16, 2025 4:40 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Direct Relief is hosting its annual Open House on Tuesday. From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., the community is invited to… Continue Reading

Firefighters Stop Hydrant Geyser in Oxnard

September 16, 2025 3:01 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Oxnard firefighters came to the rescue when a broken fire hydrant created a geyser. It happened late Tuesday morning on… Continue Reading

Congressional delegates demand answers over federal regulator’s role in restarting oil production

September 16, 2025 12:06 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, members of California's congressional delegation submitted a letter to the Secretary of the Interior and… Continue Reading

Central Coast firefighting operations upgraded at newly remodeled air tanker base

September 16, 2025 12:26 pm Dave Alley

A newly upgraded Santa Maria Tanker Base is now able to provide an even greater response during times of… Continue Reading

Multiple Extended Weekend Full Closures on State Route 33 at North Fork Matilija Creek Bridge

September 15, 2025 1:34 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from CalTrans regarding the extended closure on State Route 33. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The California Department of… Continue Reading

Eleven drivers arrested on suspicion of DUI in Santa Maria

September 14, 2025 1:24 pm Christer Schmidt

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Maria Police Department arrested eleven drivers on suspicion of DUI during a DUI checkpoint conducted on… Continue Reading

Man in hospital after falling from balcony in Isla Vista

September 14, 2025 1:10 pm Christer Schmidt

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) - A man fell around 40 feet from a patio during a party in Isla Vista. The man hit beach rocks below the cliff. The… Continue Reading

Pedlet Walkways and Sidewalk Seating Now Ready for Use in Downtown Santa Barbara

September 12, 2025 12:14 pm John Palminteri

A new pedlet for pedestrians has been build in downtown Santa Barbara. They clear the way for tables and chairs to go up on the sidewalk and have… Continue Reading

Do you know this man? Community asked to help identify patient at St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard

September 12, 2025 11:17 am Andrew Gillies

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Earlier this week, an unidentified man was brought to Dignity Health's St. John's Regional Medical Center and the hospital… Continue Reading

Author, anthropologist and former Hotshot Jordan Thomas joins Your News Channel Friday

September 12, 2025 5:12 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Anthropologist and former Los Padres Hotshot firefighter Jordan Thomas joined Your News Channel to discuss his new… Continue Reading

New State Legislation Aims to Prevent Sexual Misconduct in Schools

September 12, 2025 2:34 pm Allison Winslow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) - A new bill making its way through the California State Assembly and Senate, aiming to give school district officials… Continue Reading

Parts of Cambria under a boil water notice due to equipment failure Friday

September 12, 2025 1:27 pm Andrew Gillies

CAMBRIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Parts of Cambria are currently under a boil water notice due to equipment failure at the Stuart Street Tank Friday. The… Continue Reading