Still Unstoppable: Santa Barbara Rescue Volunteers Save Lives Despite Outdated Gear
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — They climb cliffs, brave flash floods, and search deep into the backcountry — but Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue volunteers are doing it all with equipment that’s decades old. The all-volunteer team responds to hundreds of emergencies each year, from lost hikers to car...
Santa Barbara County Supervisors to Review Oil and Gas Policy on November 4
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission meeting on October 8, 2025, discussed several issues, including oil and gas policy, as part of the Director’s Report. The Director of Planning and Development outlined upcoming agenda items for the Board of Supervisors, focusing on oil and gas policy and regulation. The...
Meet Cota! The Newest Addition to Santa Barbara Police Department’s Wellness Program
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – While officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) continue their work throughout the city, a new four-legged friend is hard at work to help ease the challenges within. Meet the department's newest support K-9, Cota! The 2-year-old English Lab is part of the its wellness...
Santa Barbara County Offering $2,200 for Old Cars
Holding onto an old car? It might be time to part ways — and get paid for it. Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is now accepting vehicles from year 2002 or older. Sponsored by the APCD, the Old Car Buy Back Program has purchased vehicles from...
A Fashion-Forward Fall at the Area’s Top Boutiques
They have everything you need to look cool while staying warm. Supercharge your look with Le Polo by Aquarius Cocktail. We start with a classic vintage Lacoste and dress it up with couture sleeves, adding luxe drama. No two are ever alike. #One-of-a-kind-wonder. Check out all our new fall looks to pair back with this...
Update: Two Vehicle Crash on Highway 1 Near Lompoc Results in One Death
A Calstar helicopter landed on Highway 1 near Lompoc for a vehicle collision that injured two people resulting in the death of an unborn baby on Tuesday evening. At 5:43 p.m., Santa Barbara County Firefighters, Lompoc Firefighters, California Highway Patrol, and AMR ground ambulance responded to the intersection of...
Detectives ask for help investigating October 4 Isla Vista stabbing that hospitalized two men
ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – Two men were hospitalized with stab wounds after a fight in the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive and investigators are turning to the public for help in their investigation. On Oct. 4, shortly after midnight, two adult men were taken to the hospital...
BizHawk: Old Town Goleta’s Goodland BBQ Nears Its Last Cookout
Things aren’t so good for Goodland BBQ. The people behind the Old Town Goleta restaurant told Noozhawk on Thursday that it is closing at the end of the month. Goodland BBQ opened in early 2022, a vision of Tommy Ramirez and chef Tony Bones. Bones is a fifth-generation Santa...
West Nile Virus Infected Horse Identified in Santa Ynez Valley
The Mosquito and Vector Management District Reminds Residents of Measures to Limit Mosquito Exposure and Population Numbers. The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County is alerting residents that a Santa Ynez Valley horse tested positive for a mosquito-borne West Nile Virus Infection in late...
Santa Barbara Unified School District Launches New Safety & Reporting Hub
The Santa Barbara Unified School District is proud to announce the creation of its new Safety & Reporting Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to empower students, families, and staff with easy access to safety information and reporting tools. The hub’s launch is a significant step in the district’s ongoing...
