Traffic Archives

Police respond to upper State for potentially mistaken report of a gunman on New Year’s Eve

January 1, 2026 10:34 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On New Year's Eve, officers were searching the area of State and La Cumbre for a man with a rifle that police now… Continue Reading

Rainy Weather Expected to Bring Added Challenges for Law Enforcement during New Year’s Holiday

December 31, 2025 12:47 pm Dave Alley

Rainy weather during the New Year's holiday may provide extra challenges for local law enforcement agencies during what is already one of their… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police Arrest Man in Fatal Hit and Run

December 27, 2025 1:59 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police officers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened just after midnight Saturday at the… 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

Man suffers moderate injuries from car crash on Highway 101

December 23, 2025 9:20 pm Caleb Nguyen

GAVIOTA COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews helped a man to the hospital after his truck rolled over and crashed near railroad tracks on Highway 101… Continue Reading

CHP set to begin two-day holiday enforcement period

December 23, 2025 12:53 pm Dave Alley

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is getting ready to hold its two-day long holiday enforcement period beginning Wednesday… Continue Reading

Northbound lanes of Highway 101 were closed in Pismo Beach due to downed wires in the roadway

December 18, 2025 12:55 pm Andrew Gillies

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – All northbound lanes of Highway 101 were closed at Wadsworth Avenue in Pismo Beach due to a pole and wires in the… Continue Reading

Arroyo Grande celebrates reopening of busy Traffic Way Bridge after months of closure

December 17, 2025 11:20 am Dave Alley

Arroyo Grande is celebrating the reopening of an important and busy roadway that has been closed for several… Continue Reading

‘Make a Plan’ Before Getting Behind the Wheel this Holiday Season

December 11, 2025 1:46 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Two of Santa Barbara's top cops are spreading a sobering, holiday message this season: 'Do not drink and… Continue Reading

Motorcyclist Left With Major Injuries in Hwy 101 Collision Near Carpinteria

December 5, 2025 12:06 pm Alissa Orozco

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A motorcyclist is suffering from major injuries after colliding with a work truck Friday morning on Hwy 101. On the… Continue Reading

Fatal Head-On Collision Leaves Two Dead on Hwy 1

December 5, 2025 11:31 am Alissa Orozco

MALIBU, Calif. (KEYT) – Two people were pronounced dead in a head-on collision reported Thursday evening on Hwy 1, south of Deer Creek Road. At… Continue Reading

Driver Killed After Slamming Into Tree Along Hwy 101

December 4, 2025 7:18 am Michael Yu, Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A driver was pronounced dead in Santa Barbara after fatally crashing into a sign and a large tree early Thursday… Continue Reading

Bakersfield Man Arrested for Manslaughter After Killing Man in Traffic Collision

December 4, 2025 1:10 pm Alissa Orozco

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A Bakersfield man has been arrested following an early morning traffic collision that killed one man. A press… Continue Reading

Santa Maria seeking public opinion on improving its bus system

December 1, 2025 5:23 pm Dave Alley

The City of Santa Maria is reaching out to the community in an effort to help improve its public transportation… Continue Reading

Holiday Travel on Track to Break Records

November 25, 2025 7:16 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Trains are just part of the holiday travel experience for many. Those who choose it can save on gas and luggage,… Continue Reading

Waymo autonomous vehicle fleet expanding operations in northern and southern California

November 21, 2025 5:38 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that two types of Waymo autonomous vehicles have a… Continue Reading

The Loop Shuttle Program extended on State St.

November 18, 2025 5:35 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A pilot program that shuttles people of all abilities up and down State Street is being extended. It's called The… Continue Reading

Rainfall Records set at Santa Barbara Airport and Beyond

November 17, 2025 7:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) A break between downpours allows rain to soak in, but it may take longer for the areas prone to flooding,… Continue Reading

New interchange coming to busy Highway 101/Broadway intersection in Santa Maria

November 12, 2025 11:55 am Dave Alley

A major infrastructure projects is in the works to build a new interchange at the busy intersection of Highway 101 and Broadway (Highway 135) in… Continue Reading

Identity of dead motorcyclist from Santa Maria crash revealed

November 9, 2025 3:48 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Maria Police Department revealed the identity of a dead motorcyclist following a crash in Santa Maria on… Continue Reading