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ARE THERE MORE WAYS... to prepare a strawberry dessert or more ways to dress like a strawberry? That may be a quirky question without a firm answer, but we're willing to ponder it. Consider that strawberries can show up in a host of dishes, from sundaes to shortcakes to salads, while a person attempting to style themselves like the colorful favorite can go with...

California knows how to make a burger feel like a local legend. The sizzle hits first. Then comes the smell, the line out front, and that tiny voice in your head saying, “Yep, this is absolutely worth it.”. The best burger joints are not trying to act fancy. They...

A John Adams Middle School eighth-grader has been named a regional recipient of the Marian Huhn Memorial Award, presented by the California Junior Scholarship Federation. Steven Hernandez was selected from the CJSF South Central Region, which covers students from Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, as well as parts of Kern and Inyo counties. The award recognizes outstanding student members who demonstrate...

Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the women who shaped our lives with endless support, a lifetime of love, and sacrifice. This Sunday, May 10, families across the globe will honor moms in their own special ways. Sharing a great meal together is one of the easiest ways to make this day memorable.

In 2022, I started trekking up to Santa Barbara more frequently. This part of the Central Coast wasn’t unfamiliar to me but suddenly I felt compelled to immerse myself in the culture of the 88,000-person city cradled by mountains, farms, wineries, a breathtaking coastline, and, of course, restaurants. During a recent visit, a bike ride around the harbor preceded a stop at Third...

The California Multi-Agency Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative has published a report detailing priority conservation actions and research needs for the western monarch butterfly, capping a years-long, 13-agency effort to address mounting threats to a species that has declined catastrophically in recent years. “Monarch recovery starts with restoring habitat, expanding native...

We want to alert the public that we are continuing to see a bank-related scam in which victims are told there is an internal investigation at their financial institution and that their funds are at risk. These claims are false. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent a...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A man is in custody after multiple shots fired were reported near La Cumbre Plaza on Upper State Street around 9:30am this morning. In a press release from Santa Barbara Police Department, an officer attempted to contact a suspect in the area of 100 S. La Cumbre Road. The suspect The post Officer Injured in Shooting Incident Near Santa...

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) - The Montecito Friendship Center hosted an early Mother’s Day breakfast honoring local moms, grandmothers, and caregivers. The event brought together seniors and community members for a morning focused on appreciation, connection, and celebration ahead of the holiday. Organizers say gatherings like this are designed to reduce isolation and strengthen community ties The post Friendship Center Hosts Early Mother’s Day Celebration in...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - San Marcos High School will have a change in leadership in athletics after Aaron Solis announced he is leaving the position at the end of this school year. Solis, who will remain at the school as a teacher, has been the Royals athletic director since December of 2022. Last year The post San Marcos is seeking new athletic director appeared...