City of Santa Barbara Appoints Allison DeBusk as Community Development Director
SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 25, 2025. The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison DeBusk as its new Community Development Director. DeBusk brings over two decades of planning experience, including more than 20 years with the City of Santa Barbara. She has distinguished herself in...
Sheriff’s Office Will Undergo Audit After Exceeding Overtime Budget by $4.4M
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is facing a review of its overtime policies after it again exceeded its annual budget, this time to the amount of $4.4 million. The audit was discussed on Tuesday during a fourth-quarter budget presentation to the county Board of Supervisors. After years of...
One805LIVE! turns Kevin Costner’s Estate into a Star-Powered Stage and Secures Mental Health Endowment...
The Pacific shimmered beyond Kevin Costner’s oceanside lawn on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as One805LIVE! transformed the Summerland property into California’s most exclusive stage. What began as a benefit concert has evolved into a signature show of community strength, celebrity star power, and lasting impact for...
Music Venue, Restaurant, New Market Headed to Downtown Santa Barbara
A downtown Santa Barbara corner may be headed for a dramatic transformation. The former Casa Blanca restaurant at the corner of State and Gutierrez streets could be home to a new music venue, a restaurant, a piano lounge and bar, and a park. The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission expressed...
U.S. Attorney’s Office shared results of push to undermine California’s sanctuary laws
LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California shared the results of Operation Guardian Angel, a new federal policy intended to undermine California's sanctuary laws. Operation Guardian Angel was launched in May of this year across the areas within the Central...
The No-Frills Seafood Shack In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Fried Oysters
There’s something almost comically perfect about eating golden-fried oysters while sitting at a weathered picnic table with your toes in the sand and the Pacific Ocean providing the soundtrack to your meal. The Jolly Oyster in Ventura isn’t trying to impress you with fancy decor or elaborate service –...
Loaded gun on campus sparks review of school safety
Days after a Righetti High School student was arrested with a loaded handgun on campus, questions remain about security.
Tails of Hope Event Raises Funds for Critical Medical Care for Shelter Animals
On September 21, the nonprofit S.B. County Animal Care Foundation hosted Tails of Hope at Elings Park to raise much needed funds for S.B. County Animal Services, the government agency that, among other services, provides shelter for stray, neglected, and abused animals in the city and county of S.B. The bulk of...
Santa Maria Riverbed sees ongoing patrols after major cleanup
Nearly a year after a state-funded cleanup cleared large homeless encampments from the Santa Maria Riverbed, residents say the area remains a daily challenge.
Orcutt Neighbors and Santa Barbara County to Meet in Court Over Sinkhole Damages
ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) - Residents of an Orcutt neighborhood that was heavily damaged during the winter storms of 2023, finally have a court date set for their lawsuit against Santa Barbara County. It’s been a long road of recovery for these residents. A torrent of water and mud from a large sinkhole and debris flow ...
