Music stars and celebrities come out for concert to support Santa Barbara County’s first...
The stars were available on and off the stage last weekend to support a show that benefits Santa Barbara County’s first responders. It was an event called One805 Live. Performers like Trisha Yearwood, Thelma Houston, and the bands The Fray and Good Charlotte took the stage in a benefit at Keven Costner’s Summerland...
Southwest California Thunderstorm Alert: Lightning, Hail Risk Sep 23-24
Santa Barbara, CA – Residents across southwest California should prepare for thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23–24, with potential for lightning, hail, and localized heavy showers. According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles, most areas will see light rain with minimal impacts, but any...
Domestic Violence Solutions Steps Up Security for Survivors
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...
Hospice of Santa Barbara Celebrates 2025 Heroes of Hospice Luncheon
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...
Ventura City Council Votes to Keep Downtown Car-Free
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.
Summer Solstice hosts kick off celebration
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...
Santa Ynez Valley’s first grape hauler celebrates 50 years on the road
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.
Cousins Maine Lobster Expands Its SoCal Footprint with Ventura Launch
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 Investigate Altercation at Leadbetter Beach
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...
Tropical system may bring more storms to southern, central California this week
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...