Santa Barbara Winter Wedding Expo helps couples plan say “I Do”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Brides and grooms had a chance to get ideas at the Santa Barbara Winter Wedding Expo. The expo returned to the Santa Barbara Women's Club on Mission Canyon on March 1. It is known as a one-stop destination for planning dream weddings and more. It's also...
Summer weather expected for the first week of March
High pressure brings warm and windy conditions to the Central Coast Monday afternoon. This large system will cause summer-like weather throughout the workweek. Strong wind gusts are projected for the interior and south beaches Monday night. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory from 6pm this evening...
Westmont Observatory hosting Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) Westmont College is doing a viewing of the rare lunar eclipse at its observatory overnight. Some of the professors including Physics Professor Emeritus Dr. Ken Kihlstrom and Astrophysics Professor Jennifer Gee and students are going to be waking up early or staying up late to see it. Members...
Hiker hoisted to safety from Tunnel Road Trail after medical emergency
A hiker was airlifted from the Tunnel Road Trail on Sunday afternoon after reporting a medical complaint, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Fire officials said the rescue was initiated at 2:51 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. In an update, the department reported that a male in his 20s was rescued via...
Lord Huron announces summer 2026 tour dates
Lord Huron, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider, will embark on a summer North American tour throughout the US and Canada in support of their latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. The band will travel across the U.S and Canada this June-August, kicking-off in Santa Barbara, CA...
Federal agents pepper spray, tackle 80-year-old man in Santa Barbara
Federal agents pepper-sprayed and tackled an 80-year-old man during a confrontation between the agents and community members in Santa Barbara.
Lompoc Winery Owners Standing Up Against ‘Unconstitutional’ Fee Mandate
LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The owners of a small winery in lompoc are pushing back against what they say is an unconstitutional mandate coming from the county. a year ago, the santa barbara county board of supervisors approved an ordinance creating the “Wine Business Improvement District”, or “Wine BID.” “This issue has...
Rincon Brewery Closes Funk Zone Location in Santa Barbara
After serving as a staple of craft beer at the Funk Zone, Rincon Brewery has closed the doors of its Santa Barbara location. The brewery confirmed the closure of the location in a social media post, announcing that the outlet wrapped up its service on March 1, 2026. In an...
Keeping an eye on wind, Monday March 2nd forecast
As expected, the onshore flow strengthened just enough to deliver some noticeable cooling for all areas. Despite the cooler ocean influence, the region enjoyed mostly sunny skies with just some passing high clouds and temperatures still running above normal. For the overnight and in to early Monday, look for patchy...
New radiology lab puts City College students in real-world clinical setting
When students walk through the doors of the radiology department, they’re welcomed into a laboratory designed to meet their needs and help them succeed. With staff members that are laser-focused on guiding their students through achievement, the brand-new laboratory now mirrors the equipment found in a hospital....

















