Safety Archives

Search Is On For Coalinga Woman Last Seen in San Luis Obispo County

September 24, 2025 2:58 pm Alissa Orozco

EDITOR'S NOTE: The article below has been edited to include new information provided by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office on 10/6. SAN… Continue Reading

City of Morro Bay issues boil water notice after main break

October 6, 2025 3:58 pm Caleb Nguyen

MORRO BAY, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of Morro Bay advised residents to only use boiled tap water or bottled water due to a water main break by a… Continue Reading

Train vs. Semi Collision On Highway 1 Near Guadalupe Results in Numerous Injuries, Fatality

October 1, 2025 5:37 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A collision involving a train and semi truck occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 1 near the… Continue Reading

Why The Government Shutdown Won’t Impact Flight Security and Safety on the Central Coast

October 1, 2025 6:23 pm Alissa Orozco

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – In a press release sent out Wednesday morning, the San Luis Obispo County Airport shared their dedication to keep air… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Child Abuse Case

October 1, 2025 5:15 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Santa Barbara man was convicted today in a child abuse case that resulted in the death of a three-year-old back in… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Warns of Budget Cuts as Sheriff Costs Climb

September 30, 2025 12:45 pm Ryder Christ

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Carpinteria leaders are warning that the city’s budget is under increasing pressure, with law enforcement costs… Continue Reading

Accidental bomb threat alert issued during maintenance at UC Santa Barbara Tuesday

September 30, 2025 2:16 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Outdoor speakers on UC Santa Barbara's campus sent a false bomb threat alert during maintenance on… Continue Reading

Rollover Crash Sparks Concerns About Child Passenger Safety

September 29, 2025 5:23 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — On Sunday evening, a rollover crash off Highway 101 in Los Alamos injured a woman and a 4-year-old… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore Submits Official Restart Plan and Requests Alternative Transport Method

September 30, 2025 11:57 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore, a Houston-based company working to restart oil production since early last year, submitted a… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara rolls out new bike rack plan to meet the growing demand of riders looking for safe places to park their wheels

September 30, 2025 11:33 am John Palminteri

New bike racks are coming to more than 80 spots in Santa Barbara. They will be more consistent and durable than the current… Continue Reading

Carpinteria’s 61st Year Starting Off With Some of The City’s Most Challenging Issues

September 29, 2025 11:34 am John Palminteri

Carpinteria is celebrating its anniversary and protecting open space has been part of the city's character. This is land to the east of… Continue Reading

Missing Ojai woman found dead after 15-month long search

September 29, 2025 6:06 pm Caleb Nguyen

OJAI, Calif. (KEYT) – A woman reported missing since June 24, 2024 was found dead in the Ventura Riverbed on Sept. 24, according to the Ventura… Continue Reading

September Bride’s Wedding Dress Stolen After Night in Los Olivos

September 27, 2025 11:34 pm Tracy Lehr

LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (KEYT) – A bride is looking for her stolen wedding dress. Bryce Gaston, a wedding planner from San Diego, had her dream wedding… Continue Reading

Channel Islands High Breaks Ground on New Pool

September 28, 2025 9:16 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A local high school is getting a long awaited pool. Channel Islands High School in Oxnard hopes to make a splash once it… Continue Reading

House Fire Erupts in Santa Maria’s Preisker Ranch Neighborhood

September 25, 2025 9:11 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A house fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Santa Maria’s Preisker Ranch neighborhood. Thick smoke poured… Continue Reading

Thousands of Students Welcomed to UCSB and Talk About Their Future Plans

September 25, 2025 12:08 pm John Palminteri

A back to school rally packed the Thunderdome recently at UCSB. The first day of classses is September… Continue Reading

Police Attempting to Locate Woman Last Seen at Marian Regional Medical Center

September 24, 2025 3:19 pm Alissa Orozco

EDITOR'S NOTE: Kala Jacobs was located safely on Wednesday, September 24 around 4:00pm. SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Maria Police… Continue Reading

Thousands of Bike Riders Rush to Register or Possibly Get Impounded at UC Santa Barbara

September 24, 2025 11:33 am John Palminteri

Bike riding and registration rules at UC Santa Barbara are required for an estimated 14,000 bike riders. The school year starts this… Continue Reading

Parents Express Concerns After Righetti Student Arrested with Loaded Handgun

September 23, 2025 11:59 am Jarrod Zinn

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) - A Righetti High School student was arrested Monday afternoon in possession of marijuana vapes and a loaded handgun. Local… Continue Reading

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