Santa Barbara CA

The U.S. Coast Guard, Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a body floating off the coast of Refugio State Beach on Friday, as reported by John Palminteri. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flew in to assist in the recovery. No...

Santa Barbara County’s Department of Social Services is facing a $9.7 million budget shortfall, leading to potential job cuts.

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Holy Moly, get ready to eat some guacamole at the California Avocado Festival! Taking place this weekend in downtown Carpinteria, the beloved festival is dedicated to the one of the state's jewel crops. Creating three days full of local farmers, local vendors, local musicians, and of...

Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced that charges have been filed against Christopher Van Vlack, a 32-year-old resident of Santa Barbara for the murder of his mother on September 28, 2025. Van Vlack is charged with First Degree Murder of his 72-year-old mother, Lynn Areno, with...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Actor Michael B. Jordan will be presented with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival this upcoming February. Recognizing select individuals who have distinguished themselves with excellent performances in film, past...

What started as an unlikely partnership between a winemaker and a San Francisco sommelier has changed.

A Santa Barbara donut shop is pleading with locals to identify thieves caught on camera stealing their pet turtle from the famous La Arcada Plaza turtle fountain. Hook and Press, located at 15 E. Figueroa Street in downtown Santa Barbara’s La Arcada Plaza, took to social media to share video of the alleged thieves...

Last year, Santa Barbara Unified’s “Off and Away” meant phones parked in classroom “cell hotels” during lessons and set free at lunch. This year at Goleta Valley and La Colina junior high schools, it means no phones, period. From first bell to 2:53 p.m., students’ cells are sealed in signal-blocking pouches that stay...

Santa Barbara, CA – Boaters along California’s Central Coast are being urged to exercise caution today as hazardous marine conditions intensify near the Santa Barbara Channel and offshore waters. Mariners face strong winds and high seas that could threaten both small and large vessels. Gale and Small Craft...

On Thursday, September 18th, local father and volunteer Sebastian Villanueva was honored with a life-changing gift: a donated vehicle from Concours Motors, a Ventura auto shop known for its annual Wheels to Shine initiative. Each year, the program awards one vehicle to a local community member who exemplifies...