Santa Barbara County Supervisors Pass Locals-First Marketing Requirements for New Housing
This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Santa Barbara County’s Board of Supervisors approved a locals-first marketing for developers of new market-rate housing in the South Coast and...
The all blue show that’s family-friendly comes to the South Coast
They are silent, bald, blue-painted performers who mix art with music and comedy. The Blue Man Group is a unique and unconventional entertainment experience, which has drawn audiences for decades, with over 50 million people already having seen their show. The show is now coming to the South Coast —...
Refuse to lose! Gauchos rally back and pull out wild game one win at...
FULLERTON, Calif. (KEYT) - The No. 3 seed UC Santa Barbara Softball team opened the 2026 Big West Championship with an intense 10-9 win over the No. 6 seed UC San Diego. The Gauchos walked it off in the bottom of the ninth to advance in the winner's bracket of the tournament and will take The post Refuse to lose! Gauchos rally back and...
News In Brief: Week of May 7, 2026
A lawsuit filed by energy companies drilling for oil and gas in the hills north of Ventura could jeopardize access to a nature preserve recently opened by the Ventura Land Trust (VLT). The legal action by Aera Energy LLC and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. involves an easement along Hall Canyon Road which is used to access a new trailhead for Ventura Hills Nature Preserve as...
I think we’re abalone now: This Santa Barbara County farm is raising millions of...
We're surrounded by shallow white tanks that look like large gutters, trying to get a glimpse of a baby abalone. The teeny specks are starting their lives, hand fertilized, hand-fed, and nurtured at the Cultured Abalone Farm in Goleta. The facility is one of just two abalone farms in California....
Goleta hearing draws debate over future of California marine protected areas
GOLETA, Calif. — Community members, environmental advocates and fishing industry representatives gathered in Goleta this week for a public hearing on proposed changes to California’s marine protected areas, known as MPAs. The California Fish and Game Commission is currently reviewing proposals that could expand, reduce or maintain the...
Local law enforcement warns of bank-related scams hitting the region recently
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is warning the public about a recent rash of bank-related scams that have hit the local area. According to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, victims are being contacted by scammers claiming to be with...
Outdoor Living, Done Right: What to Know Before You Buy New Patio Furniture
As we head into the summer months (although really, don’t we enjoy outdoor living almost year-round?), I often hear from clients who want to refresh their exterior spaces in preparation for family gatherings, neighborhood barbecues, and lazy days ahead. If you’re looking at a tired outdoor living space and want to give it a refresh, read on before you lay down your entire...
Santa Barbara County plans position cuts as it faces ‘another budget crisis’
Union representatives Tuesday implored Santa Barbara County supervisors not to cut employment positions in the coming budget cycle. Supervisors and staff, however, said cuts are a necessary response to losses in state and federal funding.
Person found dead at Ventura school identified
Authorities identified the person who was found dead at Sheridan Way School in Ventura on May 3. Steven Salceda, 36, was from Ventura, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. The cause and manner of death of Salceda are pending. Officers with the Ventura Police Department responded to Sheridan Way School on May 3 around 10:30 a.m. to a call from a...
