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Firefighters responded to large commercial fire on Bull Canyon Road involving hazardous materials

December 23, 2025 11:25 am Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews from both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties responded to a large commercial structure… Continue Reading

Staffing levels for storm response crews will remain normal during Christmas holiday

December 23, 2025 9:13 am Dave Alley

Even with a rare Christmastime rainstorm set to soak the Central Coast this week, local agencies say staffing will remain at normal levels despite… Continue Reading

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

December 23, 2025 7:58 am CNN Newsource

By Svitlana Vlasova and Billy Stockwell, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks this month on Ukraine overnight,… Continue Reading

Flash flooding & mudslide concerns through Christmas

December 23, 2025 6:15 am Mackenzie Lake

Rain chances arise Tuesday morning as a large firehouse of moisture moves down the coastline of California. Sprinkles will start the morning before… Continue Reading

Firefighters battle commercial structure fire in Santa Maria

December 23, 2025 7:17 am Michael Yu

SANTA MARIA, Calif.- (KEYT) San Luis Obispo County firefighters responded to a structure fire at around 3 A.M. this morning. The structure on… Continue Reading

‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state

December 23, 2025 7:03 am CNN Newsource

By Meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Chris Dolce, Andrew Freedman, Alaa Elassar, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm carrying a strong… Continue Reading

Emergency crews respond near the scene of a reported plane crash in Galveston

2-year-old among 6 killed in Mexican Navy plane crash off Texas, officials say

December 23, 2025 6:34 am CNN

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A sixth person has been found dead after a Mexican Navy plane carrying medical patients crashed into… Continue Reading

The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending

December 23, 2025 6:05 am CNN Newsource

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — An initial reading of third-quarter gross domestic product showed the US economy expanded at an… Continue Reading

Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025

December 23, 2025 5:30 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Researchers across the globe put on their sleuthing hats this year to provide answers to questions that… Continue Reading

5 things to know for Dec. 23: Epstein files, Trump’s new battleships, Bondi beach, Boat strikes, California flooding

December 23, 2025 4:02 am CNN Newsource

By Tricia Escobedo, Andrew Torgan, CNN A “60 Minutes” story that was shelved at the last minute, sparking accusations of political interference,… Continue Reading

He reached to grab a toddler he said he thought was falling. Then he spent weeks in jail before the case was thrown out

December 23, 2025 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — For Mahendra “Mick” Patel, 2025 will always be the year his life turned upside down.What began as an errand… Continue Reading

Wyatt Gardiner leads DP to Holiday Cage Classic title

December 23, 2025 12:11 am Mike Klan

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT). - Wyatt Gardiner scored 33 points and had 12 rebounds to lead Dos Pueblos to a 67-56 win over Polytechnic of Pasadena in… Continue Reading

Live Nativity includes Camels at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara

December 22, 2025 7:21 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The First United Methodist Church held its 36th annual Living Nativity before Christmas. Two casts of church… Continue Reading

Gauchos come up with ‘Big’ performance to close out 2025 with a win

December 22, 2025 11:57 pm Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Gauchos have not received alot of offensive production from their post players this year but that was not the… Continue Reading

DIY Sand Bag Stations Help Storm Prep

December 22, 2025 5:24 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Sand and sand bags are available at a number of fire stations in Santa Barbara County and some parks have Do It Yourself… Continue Reading

US bans new foreign drone models in a blow to Chinese giant DJI

December 22, 2025 11:11 pm CNN Newsource

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Chinese-made drones have dominated the skies in the United States for years, with private owners, police… Continue Reading

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

December 22, 2025 11:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — For hundreds of years, Britons accused of substantial crimes have had the right to be tried by their… Continue Reading

Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say

December 22, 2025 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — As authorities investigate the motives behind last week’s deadly Bondi Beach attack, leading criminologists… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County issues evacuation warning for upcoming storms

December 22, 2025 6:23 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation warning for areas affected by the… Continue Reading

‘60 Minutes’ story shelved by Bari Weiss streamed in Canada — and instantly spread across the web

December 22, 2025 5:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss decided to shelve a planned “60 Minutes” story titled “Inside CECOT,”… Continue Reading