Santa Barbara CA

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Santa Barbara shelter is taking new measures to protect survivors of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) is adding fencing, surveillance cameras, and specialized staff training to strengthen security at its emergency shelter and long-term housing facility. The...

13th Annual Luncheon Honored Community Leaders and Featured Keynote Speaker David Kessler at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) celebrated the 2025 Heroes of Hospice award recipients at its sold-out 13th Annual Heroes of Hospice (HOH) luncheon on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11:00...

The Ventura City Council has voted to keep downtown streets car-free, maintaining a pedestrian zone. Despite legal challenges from property owners, the closure, part of Main Street Moves, has community support and boosted local business.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The people behind the popular Solstice Parade in Santa Barbara are already preparing for the next one. They held kick off celebration at The Red Piano on State Street and also welcomed the Fall Equinox. They asked volunteers to come in and vote for a 2026...

Judy Adams is a bit of a legend in the Santa Ynez Valley. For the last 50 years, she's been hauling tons of grapes from local vineyards to winemakers across California.

September 22, 2025 // Franchising.com // VENTURA, Calif. – Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding its California footprint with the launch of a new truck in Ventura. The latest opening will be spearheaded by Karan Singh, who recently took over the brand’s Los Angeles trucks in May. This location will meet the...

Santa Barbara Police are investigating a reported altercation that took place at Leadbetter Beach late Sunday morning. At 11:51AM, the Santa Barbara Police Department Communication Center received several calls about a disturbance between two males. One of the involved male subjects was reportedly armed with a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Last week's weather action took a bit of a break for the weekend, but new footage keeps coming in. Check out this photo of a "landspout tornado" over Palmdale taken by photographer John Massaro last Thursday:. Sunday night saw showers and isolated thunderstorms streaming into...

Love VC, Inc., in partnership with Title Sponsors Greg Abrams of American Pacific Mortgage and KB Home, is proud to host the 4th Annual Love Ventura – Citywide Day of Service on Saturday, October 4. This inspiring event offers more than 25 service opportunities for community members to come...

Community-driven project connects neighborhoods and improves pedestrian safety. The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, in partnership with Santa Barbara County Public Works and neighborhood funders, has completed a new safe-route-to-school trail in the footprint of the 2018 Montecito Debris Flow. The San Leandro...