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10/06/2026

Across the state of California, vote-by-mail ballots are now in the mail heading to registered voters who can immediately cast their ballots for the November 3rd election.

10/06/2026

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is preparing for possible disruptions from El Niño this winter

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is preparing for possible disruptions from El Niño this winter. Its emergency plan is

10/06/2026

Trinket trade boxes are popping up on street corners and outside businesses up and down the Central Coast. They're similar to little free libraries, but instead of trading books, you trade bracelets, small toys or mugs.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It's a simple box with a connection to a larger world. Trinket trade boxes are popping up on street corners and outside businesses

10/05/2026

Ashlee Buzzard, the mother accused of killing her daughter Melodee appeared in Santa Barbara Superior Court this morning, where a visiting judge rescheduled the return of a formal evaluation report

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ashlee Buzzard appeared in Department 7 of Santa Barbara Superior Court in Santa Maria this morning. Buzzard was arrested in

10/05/2026

Across the state of California, vote-by-mail ballots are now in the mail heading to registered voters who can immediately cast their ballots for the November 3rd election

Ballot drop boxes are now open for the November 3 election. The ballot will have two pages due to the number of candidates and measures.

10/05/2026

Ashlee Buzzard, the mother accused of killing her daughter Melodee appeared in Santa Barbara Superior Court this morning, where a visiting judge rescheduled the return of a formal evaluation report

10/05/2026

A dog has died and a family displaced after a fire at a home on Los Osos Valley road Monday morning.

LOS OSOS, Calif. (KEYT) – A dog has died and a family displaced after a fire at a home on Los Osos Valley road Monday morning. According to the San Luis

10/05/2026

A person is in stable condition after a shooting Sunday in the 800 block of San Pascual Street.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A person is in stable condition after a shooting Sunday in the 800 block of San Pascual Street. On Oct. 4, around 5:30

10/05/2026

Many places jump into the 90s and triple digits today. Heat Alerts are in place and it is advised to seek cooling shelters. Beach Hazard Statements are in place Tuesday through Thursday.

Happy Monday! We start the morning with clear skies for all areas and warm morning temperatures. Mostly sunny skies prevail for all, so utilize sunscreen.

10/05/2026

Anacapa Surf appreciates customers honesty

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) A local surf shop has an honest customer to thank. Anacapa Surf N Sport in Oxnard Shores shared a story on social media about a