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In a story first reported by your News Channel, Ralph Molina announced at last night's end of the year team banquet that he is not returning as head football coach at San Marcos.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/17/ralph-molina-wont-return-as-head-football-coach-at-san-marcos/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/17/ralph-molina-wont-return-as-head-football-coach-at-san-marcos/
December 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In a story first reported by your News Channel, Ralph Molina announced at last night's end of the year team banquet that he is not returning as head football coach at San Marcos.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/17/ralph-molina-wont-return-as-head-football-coach-at-san-marcos/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/17/ralph-molina-wont-return-as-head-football-coach-at-san-marcos/
On Wednesday, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed the first case of measles detected in the County since 2018.
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/17/first-case-of-measles-detected-in-san-luis-obispo-county-since-2018/
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/17/first-case-of-measles-detected-in-san-luis-obispo-county-since-2018/
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed the first case of measles detected in the County since 2018.
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/17/first-case-of-measles-detected-in-san-luis-obispo-county-since-2018/
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/17/first-case-of-measles-detected-in-san-luis-obispo-county-since-2018/
The Housing Authority was joined by city officials, project partners, and community members to celebrate the construction of a $44.8 million new housing development
https://keyt.com/lifestyle/housing/2025/12/16/construction-begins-for-santa-barbaras-newest-affordable-housing-development/
https://keyt.com/lifestyle/housing/2025/12/16/construction-begins-for-santa-barbaras-newest-affordable-housing-development/
December 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Housing Authority was joined by city officials, project partners, and community members to celebrate the construction of a $44.8 million new housing development
https://keyt.com/lifestyle/housing/2025/12/16/construction-begins-for-santa-barbaras-newest-affordable-housing-development/
https://keyt.com/lifestyle/housing/2025/12/16/construction-begins-for-santa-barbaras-newest-affordable-housing-development/
In a sobering picture of the county’s future, a projected five-year deficit of more than $66 million has been forecasted for Santa Barbara County in the next five fiscal years.
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/16/santa-barbara-county-forecasts-budget-challenges-for-next-five-years/
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/16/santa-barbara-county-forecasts-budget-challenges-for-next-five-years/
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In a sobering picture of the county’s future, a projected five-year deficit of more than $66 million has been forecasted for Santa Barbara County in the next five fiscal years.
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/16/santa-barbara-county-forecasts-budget-challenges-for-next-five-years/
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/16/santa-barbara-county-forecasts-budget-challenges-for-next-five-years/
Your News Channel takes you to our local Ellwood Preserve, home to migrating Monarch butterflies. Each year the number of the beautiful visitors can vary by the 10s of thousands. We'll show the fascinating research taking place to ensure a vibrant migration destination for years to come. 6pm tonight
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Your News Channel takes you to our local Ellwood Preserve, home to migrating Monarch butterflies. Each year the number of the beautiful visitors can vary by the 10s of thousands. We'll show the fascinating research taking place to ensure a vibrant migration destination for years to come. 6pm tonight
Brock Hoffman, the driver in a fatal hit and run on the Santa Barbara Mesa in 2024, has been sentenced to two years in prison.
https://keyt.com/news/crime/2025/12/16/driver-in-mesa-fatal-hit-and-run-gets-two-year-sentence/
https://keyt.com/news/crime/2025/12/16/driver-in-mesa-fatal-hit-and-run-gets-two-year-sentence/
December 17, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Brock Hoffman, the driver in a fatal hit and run on the Santa Barbara Mesa in 2024, has been sentenced to two years in prison.
https://keyt.com/news/crime/2025/12/16/driver-in-mesa-fatal-hit-and-run-gets-two-year-sentence/
https://keyt.com/news/crime/2025/12/16/driver-in-mesa-fatal-hit-and-run-gets-two-year-sentence/
Rob Reiner is being remembered by members of the community for his impressive acting and directing career, and his help to fund early childhood development programs such as First 5 California.
https://keyt.com/news/education/2025/12/15/locals-and-fans-remember-rob-reiner/
https://keyt.com/news/education/2025/12/15/locals-and-fans-remember-rob-reiner/
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Rob Reiner is being remembered by members of the community for his impressive acting and directing career, and his help to fund early childhood development programs such as First 5 California.
https://keyt.com/news/education/2025/12/15/locals-and-fans-remember-rob-reiner/
https://keyt.com/news/education/2025/12/15/locals-and-fans-remember-rob-reiner/
Charles Hojaboom, a former Cal Poly student, received a 6-year, 2-month state prison sentence for firearm crimes on Cal Poly's campus in 2023.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/15/former-cal-poly-student-gets-6-years-2-months-in-prison-for-firearm-shooting-and-possesion/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/15/former-cal-poly-student-gets-6-years-2-months-in-prison-for-firearm-shooting-and-possesion/
December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Charles Hojaboom, a former Cal Poly student, received a 6-year, 2-month state prison sentence for firearm crimes on Cal Poly's campus in 2023.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/15/former-cal-poly-student-gets-6-years-2-months-in-prison-for-firearm-shooting-and-possesion/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/15/former-cal-poly-student-gets-6-years-2-months-in-prison-for-firearm-shooting-and-possesion/
In a news release, the Picklr Santa Barbara is under construction at the former site of Bed Bath and Beyond in the Fairview Shopping Center in Goleta.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/15/indoor-pickleball-center-coming-to-goleta/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/15/indoor-pickleball-center-coming-to-goleta/
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In a news release, the Picklr Santa Barbara is under construction at the former site of Bed Bath and Beyond in the Fairview Shopping Center in Goleta.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/15/indoor-pickleball-center-coming-to-goleta/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/15/indoor-pickleball-center-coming-to-goleta/
Chief meteorologist Mackenzie Lake gives us a look at this weekend's forecast – with slightly cooler temperatures before our next December mini heatwave ⛄️☀️
https://keyt.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/12/cooling-weekend-heat-returns-next-week/
https://keyt.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/12/cooling-weekend-heat-returns-next-week/
December 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Chief meteorologist Mackenzie Lake gives us a look at this weekend's forecast – with slightly cooler temperatures before our next December mini heatwave ⛄️☀️
https://keyt.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/12/cooling-weekend-heat-returns-next-week/
https://keyt.com/weather/local-forecast/2025/12/12/cooling-weekend-heat-returns-next-week/
The owner of The Harbor Restaurant in Santa Barbara, John Thyne, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Barbara over rent he calls "unconscionable."
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/10/owners-of-the-harbor-restaurant-sue-city-of-santa-barbara-over-monthly-rent/
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/10/owners-of-the-harbor-restaurant-sue-city-of-santa-barbara-over-monthly-rent/
December 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The owner of The Harbor Restaurant in Santa Barbara, John Thyne, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Barbara over rent he calls "unconscionable."
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/10/owners-of-the-harbor-restaurant-sue-city-of-santa-barbara-over-monthly-rent/
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/10/owners-of-the-harbor-restaurant-sue-city-of-santa-barbara-over-monthly-rent/
Former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and former Santa Barbara City Councilman Dale Francisco joined your News Channel to share thoughts from both sides of the nation's fuel issue
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and former Santa Barbara City Councilman Dale Francisco joined your News Channel to share thoughts from both sides of the nation's fuel issue
The Nipomo Community Services District voted 3-to-2 Wednesday, approving significant water rate increases over the next three years.
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/03/concerns-mounting-as-nipomo-residents-face-significant-water-rate-increases/
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/03/concerns-mounting-as-nipomo-residents-face-significant-water-rate-increases/
December 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Nipomo Community Services District voted 3-to-2 Wednesday, approving significant water rate increases over the next three years.
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/03/concerns-mounting-as-nipomo-residents-face-significant-water-rate-increases/
https://keyt.com/news/local-politics/2025/12/03/concerns-mounting-as-nipomo-residents-face-significant-water-rate-increases/
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will host a procession as part of the traditional Feast Day events following recent vandalism of a shrine on the church property
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/10/our-lady-of-guadalupe-church-plans-procession-and-unity-after-vandalism/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/10/our-lady-of-guadalupe-church-plans-procession-and-unity-after-vandalism/
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will host a procession as part of the traditional Feast Day events following recent vandalism of a shrine on the church property
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/10/our-lady-of-guadalupe-church-plans-procession-and-unity-after-vandalism/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/10/our-lady-of-guadalupe-church-plans-procession-and-unity-after-vandalism/
Work continues to covert Santa Barbara' First Christian Church into a 37-room boutique hotel.
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/09/work-continues-at-local-landmark-being-turned-into-boutique-hotel/
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/09/work-continues-at-local-landmark-being-turned-into-boutique-hotel/
December 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Work continues to covert Santa Barbara' First Christian Church into a 37-room boutique hotel.
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/09/work-continues-at-local-landmark-being-turned-into-boutique-hotel/
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/2025/12/09/work-continues-at-local-landmark-being-turned-into-boutique-hotel/
The U.S. Women’s National Team will finish its January training camp with a match against Chile on Jan. 27 at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/09/u-s-womens-national-team-will-play-a-match-at-ucsb-in-late-january-against-chile/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/09/u-s-womens-national-team-will-play-a-match-at-ucsb-in-late-january-against-chile/
December 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The U.S. Women’s National Team will finish its January training camp with a match against Chile on Jan. 27 at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/09/u-s-womens-national-team-will-play-a-match-at-ucsb-in-late-january-against-chile/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/09/u-s-womens-national-team-will-play-a-match-at-ucsb-in-late-january-against-chile/
The Trump administration calls for increased drilling off our coast, and weakening of vehicle emission standards. It sparks heated debate on both sides, and the conversation starts here with our political pundits.
Live Wednesday at 6pm.
Live Wednesday at 6pm.
December 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Trump administration calls for increased drilling off our coast, and weakening of vehicle emission standards. It sparks heated debate on both sides, and the conversation starts here with our political pundits.
Live Wednesday at 6pm.
Live Wednesday at 6pm.
During a press conference held inside the Performing Arts Center, Tim Skipper officially took over the reigns of the Mustangs football program
https://keyt.com/sports/college-sports/2025/12/08/cal-poly-introduces-tim-skipper-as-new-head-football-coach/
https://keyt.com/sports/college-sports/2025/12/08/cal-poly-introduces-tim-skipper-as-new-head-football-coach/
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
During a press conference held inside the Performing Arts Center, Tim Skipper officially took over the reigns of the Mustangs football program
https://keyt.com/sports/college-sports/2025/12/08/cal-poly-introduces-tim-skipper-as-new-head-football-coach/
https://keyt.com/sports/college-sports/2025/12/08/cal-poly-introduces-tim-skipper-as-new-head-football-coach/
The family of Elizabeth Hamel and their attorneys released statements today following UC Police's "accidental fall" ruling on Friday.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The family of Elizabeth Hamel and their attorneys released statements today following UC Police's "accidental fall" ruling on Friday.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
For the first time in parade history, the Santa Maria Parade of Lights featured a LIVE marriage proposal!
https://keyt.com/news/2025/12/06/watch-the-2025-santa-maria-parade-of-lights/
https://keyt.com/news/2025/12/06/watch-the-2025-santa-maria-parade-of-lights/
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
For the first time in parade history, the Santa Maria Parade of Lights featured a LIVE marriage proposal!
https://keyt.com/news/2025/12/06/watch-the-2025-santa-maria-parade-of-lights/
https://keyt.com/news/2025/12/06/watch-the-2025-santa-maria-parade-of-lights/
The death of Elizabeth Hamel, the UC Santa Barbara freshman who passed from major injuries in February 2025, has been ruled an "accidental fall" by UC Police Department.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The death of Elizabeth Hamel, the UC Santa Barbara freshman who passed from major injuries in February 2025, has been ruled an "accidental fall" by UC Police Department.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/elizabeth-hamels-death-ruled-accidental-fall-by-uc-police/
A motorcyclist is suffering from major injuries after colliding with a work truck Friday morning on Hwy 101
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/motorcyclist-left-with-major-injuries-in-hwy-101-collision-near-carpinteria/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/motorcyclist-left-with-major-injuries-in-hwy-101-collision-near-carpinteria/
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A motorcyclist is suffering from major injuries after colliding with a work truck Friday morning on Hwy 101
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/motorcyclist-left-with-major-injuries-in-hwy-101-collision-near-carpinteria/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/05/motorcyclist-left-with-major-injuries-in-hwy-101-collision-near-carpinteria/
Ventura High School stars Tristan Phillips and Derek Garcia have know for a while now they'd play college football, but putting pen to paper was still a special moment.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/03/several-ventura-county-football-stars-make-it-official-during-early-signing-period/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/03/several-ventura-county-football-stars-make-it-official-during-early-signing-period/
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Ventura High School stars Tristan Phillips and Derek Garcia have know for a while now they'd play college football, but putting pen to paper was still a special moment.
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/03/several-ventura-county-football-stars-make-it-official-during-early-signing-period/
https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/03/several-ventura-county-football-stars-make-it-official-during-early-signing-period/
Students and staff members at Arroyo Grande were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning following a gas leak Thursday morning.
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/04/multiple-students-transported-for-treatment-following-gas-leak-at-arroyo-grande-high-school/
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/04/multiple-students-transported-for-treatment-following-gas-leak-at-arroyo-grande-high-school/
December 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Students and staff members at Arroyo Grande were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning following a gas leak Thursday morning.
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/04/multiple-students-transported-for-treatment-following-gas-leak-at-arroyo-grande-high-school/
https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2025/12/04/multiple-students-transported-for-treatment-following-gas-leak-at-arroyo-grande-high-school/
An unfortunate scene today at Lady of Guadalupe Church. Overnight vandalism caused significant damage to portions of the church including a shrine of the Virgin Mary.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/03/shrine-at-lady-of-guadalupe-church-vandalized-just-days-before-celebration/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/03/shrine-at-lady-of-guadalupe-church-vandalized-just-days-before-celebration/
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
An unfortunate scene today at Lady of Guadalupe Church. Overnight vandalism caused significant damage to portions of the church including a shrine of the Virgin Mary.
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/03/shrine-at-lady-of-guadalupe-church-vandalized-just-days-before-celebration/
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2025/12/03/shrine-at-lady-of-guadalupe-church-vandalized-just-days-before-celebration/