Soul Majestic Takes It Back to Their Roots at the SOhO
Roots reggae goes beyond the genre with Soul Majestic, as the ensemble was born and raised in Santa Barbara. They are taking it back to their roots on the SOhO stage this weekend. Joined by Selecta 7 and Knolij Tafari, the evening will be filled with reggae beats, uplifting messages, and danceable grooves.
Too much yet not enough: The struggle of racial imposter syndrome
“You’re too light. You’re too dark. You’re a poser. Can you even speak Spanish? Why don’t you act Black? You don’t look Asian. Are you an Uncle Tom?”. For many adolescents in Ventura County, these comments are not rare. Caught between pressures from peers, family and society, young people often feel confused about...
UC Santa Barbara Showcases the Future of Quantum Technology
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The next revolution in computing may come from a world smaller than atoms. “Extremely important and you know the quantum for workforce really needs to happen now and especially you know with our environment here it makes a lot of sense," said studennt...
County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates Leprechaun Spirit
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) People celebrated Saint Patrick's Day on the Saturday before the holiday at the "County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade" Downtown Ventura hosted the parade. Highlights included Irish dancers who stopped often to perform for fans and judges. A green pig named Shamhock! appeared at the end of...
The Fairfield Tract in Goleta
While researching our Isla Vista story a while back, we learned a lot of housing development names that were new to us. But one in Goleta called Fairfield caught our attention. What happened to Fairfield?. In the mid 1920s, there was a real estate boom in southern California. Major oil...
Bar Le Côte: Coastal Cuisine and Spanish Influences in Los Olivos
Located in Los Olivos, this seafood tavern presents a menu rooted in Spanish and Portuguese traditions. While the "Dinner for Two" tasting menu showcases high-quality ingredients and strong sourcing, execution across the courses varied during our visit. The casual setting pairs well with its maritime focus. Los...
California Leaders Explore UCSB Quantum Physics Research, Look to Grow Economy
Researchers, government, academic and industry leaders from across California gathered at UC Santa Barbara on Friday to explore the university’s award-winning quantum research and its potential to grow industries, jobs and the economy. Friday’s event is part of a statewide initiative, Quantum California, hosted by...
Young Artists Take the Spotlight in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Hundreds of young creators are about to see their imagination on display. More than 250 pieces of artwork by local elementary school students will be featured in a public show at the Santa Barbara County Education Office Auditorium at 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road in Santa Barbara starting...
Ventura Botanical Gardens Hosts Third Annual Plein Air Event
Cross Pollination is the third annual Plein Air Paint Out hosted by Ventura Botanical Gardens (VBG). On Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, VBG will welcome dozens of local and regional artists to create original works depicting the flora, fauna, landforms and panoramic vistas of the gardens. Plein air painters...
The Public is Invited to SBCC’s Physical Education & Athletics Building Groundbreaking Ceremony
The event takes place at the construction site on Monday, April 6, at 10 a.m. Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) invites the community to attend the Physical Education (P.E.) & Athletics Building Groundbreaking Ceremony on Monday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The P.E. & Athletics Building is the first project...
