BizHawk: Raising Cane’s to Take Over Kyle’s Kitchen Spot in Goleta
Chicken restaurant Raising Cane’s is reportedly coming to Goleta. The popular fast-food restaurant is apparently moving into Hollister Village, specifically where Kyle’s Kitchen resides, at 7000 Hollister Ave. The chain restaurant is most known for its combo meals with fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas...
Giveaway Winners’ Elopement at Santa Barbara City College
We want to start with a heartfelt thank you to every incredible couple who entered our Santa Barbara Wedding Style elopement giveaway. Reading your stories, dreams, and reasons for saying “yes” reminded us why we love what we do—and today, we’re so excited to celebrate the couple who won.
Structure Fire Response to El Encanto Resort in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara City firefighters are responding to a structure fire on the El Encanto resort property in Santa Barbara on Friday, January 2, 2026. Several engines and Batallian Chiefs are confirmed to be on the scene at 800 Alvarado Place, Building 501 in the Riviera neighborhood of Santa Barbara, according to...
Cottage Hospital Announces First Birth of the Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Jessica and Laurence welcomed Isla, their first, and the first baby born this year at Cottage Hospital early Thursday morning. On Jan. 1, 2026, at 4:41 a.m., the healthy nine pound, 20.5 inch infant joined her parents who are both doing well and helped the entire community celebrate the...
What Santa Barbarans Googled Most in 2025
Search-engine giant Google is offering an interesting feature for their local audiences. They’re showing what residents searched for most on their platform. Ed couldn’t resist, so he want to Local Year in Search and typed in “Santa Barbara” to see what popped up. Some of the answers are predictable, some not so much.
Fire Crews Extinguish Blaze at Goleta Commercial Building
Firefighters extinguished a fire at a Goleta commercial building early Friday morning and reported no injuries in the incident. The blaze was reported at 1:59 a.m. on the 100 block of Aero Camino. It was knocked down at 2:11 a.m., the Santa Barbara County Fire Department said. The cause of...
More storms closing in on the Tri-Counties
A pair of storms is expected to bring yet more rainfall to the Central and South Coasts. The first storm could mean rain Friday night and Saturday, while the second is expected Saturday night into Sunday. Rainfall totals could be in the 1-3" range on the coast and inland, with...
Firefighters knock down structure fire in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif.- (KEYT) Santa Barbara County firefighters knocked down a structure fire early this morning. The fire happened at the 100 block of Aero Camino in Goleta. The fire was caused by a New Year's candle display that spread to combustible materials and ignited. Battalion Chief Adam Estabrook advises people...
Cell phone ban, no more plastic, and first baby of 2026
TGIF, Central Coast! We are seeing the storm let up just enough to get the good vibes going on the first Friday of 2026.
Showers Friday, weekend rain
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - It will be mostly dry Friday with a few light showers passing through. More rain arrives overnight into Saturday morning. Another round of rain moves through Sunday morning and afternoon. Light showers may linger Monday. Starting around next Wednesday or Thursday, our rain chances drop...

















