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01/11/2025

A solo driver died on Highway 1 in Santa Maria after crashing into a semi-truck just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A solo driver died on Highway 1 in Santa Maria after crashing into a semi-truck just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the

01/11/2025

Las “cajas negras” del avión surcoreano siniestrado dejaron de grabar aproximadamente cuatro minutos antes del desastre

Por Gawon Bae y Chris Lau, CNN Los registradores de vuelo del avión de pasajeros que se estrelló en Corea del Sur el mes pasado, y en el que murieron más

01/11/2025

2024 fue el año más caluroso registrado, superando un objetivo climático y culminando 10 años de calor sin precedentes

Por Laura Paddison, CNN Es oficial: 2024 fue el año más caluroso registrado, rompiendo el récord anterior establecido en 2023 y empujando al mundo por

01/11/2025

Many businesses in the Santa Barbara area are helping those who are displaced by the devastating fires in Los Angeles County.

Many businesses are helping fire victims coming to the Santa Barbara area. Hotels and restaurants are offering discounts.

01/11/2025

Moderate winds continue this weekend - Evan Vega is tracking strong Santa Ana winds to return next week.

Moderate winds continue Saturday but wind alerts have expired for the Central Coast. Wind speeds will be more calm this weekend compared to what we

01/11/2025

On Friday, Jaylin Edwards of Oxnard was sentenced to 64 years and eight months to life for a 2019 shooting that injured a mother and paralyzed her then-seven-year-old daughter.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – On Friday, Jaylin Edwards of Oxnard was sentenced to 64 years and eight months to life for a 2019 shooting that injured a mother

01/11/2025

On Friday, a 31-year-old Thousand Oaks man was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Aliya Pitts of Sherman Oaks, in a hotel room on Jan. 6.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – On Friday, a 31-year-old Thousand Oaks man was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Aliya Pitts of Sherman Oaks,

01/11/2025

Fire crews have now contained half of the Kenneth Fire after flames reached 1052 acres according to an update from the Ventura County Fire Department on Friday afternoon.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews are responding to an 800-acre brush fire near the Victory Trail Head, around the Hidden Hills area northwest of

01/11/2025

CAL Fire SLO and Paso Robles Emergency crews helped with an RV Fire at the 4000 block of Whispering Oak Way in rural Paso Robles just before 3:30 p.m. Friday.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – CAL Fire SLO and Paso Robles Emergency crews helped with an RV Fire at the 4000 block of Whispering Oak Way in rural Paso Robles

01/11/2025

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department helped three people to the hospital after a car crash involving four people on Los Alamos on Highway 101 Friday at 2:08 p.m.

LOS ALAMOS, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department helped three people to the hospital after a car crash involving four people on Los Alamos on

01/11/2025

Starting today and running through Sunday, you can stop by Meathead Movers' Mini Storage on South Higuera in SLO, or in Oxnard on Maulhardt Ave, to drop off donations.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Meathead Movers was started by the Steed brothers, Aaron and Evan, back in 1997 when they were both high school athletes, and is

01/10/2025

On Friday, law enforcement officials publicly identified the woman who was killed after a collision at the intersection of Main and Russell on Jan. 4 as Cecilia DeJesus of Santa Maria.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – On Friday, law enforcement officials publicly identified the woman who was killed after a collision at the intersection of Main and

01/10/2025

A 26-year-old Santa Paula man on felony probation was arrested Wednesday for robbery, false imprisonment, and criminal threats after an argument with his girlfriend.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A 26-year-old Santa Paula man on felony probation was arrested Wednesday for robbery, false imprisonment, and criminal threats

01/10/2025

Happy Friday from the KEYT Team! Our hearts and thoughts go out to those affected by the wildfires. We hope that you make time for some fun events this weekend Here are just a few:

1. Tina Fey’s hilarious 2004 film, Mean Girls, is coming to a stage near you. Composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and original director and choreographer Casey Nicholoaw (The Book of Mormon) put together the show.

⏰ January 10th - 12th @ Various showtimes
📍Fred Kavil Theater in Thousand Oaks

2. Local vendors will join in McKevett Park, where residents can enjoy delicious eats and drinks. It’s an afternoon full of good vibes and yummy food.

⏰ Friday, January 10th @ 5pm - 9pm
📍McKevett Park

3. SLO’s Palm Theatre is celebrating the Lunar New Year with special showings! The Theatre will show a new movie every weekend that showcases Asian directors and actors.

⏰ Every weekend in January @ Various showtimes
📍Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo

4. Future musicians showcase their talent in educational concerts and events for the community. The Santa Maria Philharmonic’s Youth Showcase will perform classical music for anyone who’d like to attend.

⏰ Saturday, January 11th @ 3pm
📍Santa Maria Public Library

5. No skates required at the MOXI ‘ice’ rink. Kids and adults kick off their shoes to enjoy frictionless fun by sliding across a specialty tile floor reminiscent of ice, without the chill.

⏰ Through January 20th @ 10am - 5pm
📍MOXI Museum in Santa Barbara

6. The Santa Barbara Music Club will be performing, Wisperfall, alongside a performance by Ballet Santa Barbara. Wisperfall, a combination of the four seasons, will feature performances from the Oboe and Piano.

⏰ Saturday, January 11th @ 7pm
📍St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

01/10/2025

The body of a man was recovered from the Olivas fire burn scar after the flames were put out in the Santa Clara River bottom and authorities are now turning to the public for help identifying the man and verifying the cause of the fire.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The body of a man was recovered from the Olivas fire burn scar after the flames were put out in the Santa Clara River bottom and

01/10/2025

Hazardous winds hold through Friday morning. A Red Flag Warning and High Wind Warning will drop off by the evening. We are not out of the clear, more winds arrive this weekend and possibly dangerous winds next week. chief Meteorologist Mackenzie Lake has your full forecast.

01/10/2025

Balanced attack leads Gauchos over Bakersfield

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Jason Fontenet II scored a team-high 17 points as UCSB defeated Cal-State Bakersfield 78-66. Fontenet was one of four Gauchos