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The Allan Hancock College Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2026 Hancock Honors, presented by CoastHills Credit Union. The annual celebration recognizes individuals and organizations whose leadership, philanthropy and service have made a lasting impact on the college and the communities it serves. . This y

Compound right on Hammonds Beach in Montecito; the fake-grass motor court is unlikely to survive the renovation. Listed: $29.995 million in May 2026. Big (11,394 square feet), resort-like property in Hope Ranch. The seller took a hit, having paid $18.15 million in July 2022. (These photos are from last time it was list

A vehicle crashed into a tree Sunday afternoon in Santa Barbara near the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Loma Alta Drive, sending 2 people to the hospital.

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Some people celebrated Flag Day with a protest. A rally called "Reclaiming Our Flag" took part near the Ventura County Government Center on June 14. People made signs, blew bubbles and urged drivers to honk their horns. "We want folks to know it is everyone's flag," said Beth Mansfield of Indivis

Two bicyclists were killed and a third was injured Thursday evening when an alleged drunk driver plowed into a group of cyclists heading north on Pacific Coast Highway near Solimar Beach. One rider died at the scene, the others were rushed to Ventura County Medical Center, and a second victim later died. The driver was

The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday morning, June 15, 2026, with residents of Santa Barbara and surrounding counties advised they may hear sonic booms during the mission. The Starlink 17-54 mission is scheduled to lift...

A Solvang home with ties to the iconic Dolly Parton has hit the market for almost $2 million. The triplex property, a short walk away from downtown at 561 Alisal Road, is hard to miss. It features a small windmill adjacent to the front home, a stained glass window on...

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT)  Whale watchers on board Island Packers cruises have been spotted blue whales. Blue whale sightings have happened near Santa Cruz island. Whale watching cruises depart form the Ventura Harbor at 10 a.m. and return around 4 p.m. The cruises also include a visit into the Painted Cave on Santa Cruz.

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Boots & Brews Country Music Festival filled Plaza Park in Ventura. Festival-goers brought out their cowboy hats and boots and listened to country music. Local breweries and artisan vendors were on site. Attendees had the chance to take a line dancing class. Some people called it the perfect way t

On Saturday afternoon, Santa Ynez Valley Pride celebrated with its 5th annual parade and festival at Solvang Park.