Joey Vergilis

3 days ago | keyt.com | Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – From the hardwood at the Thunderdome to the bright lights of Hollywood, proud UC Santa Barbara alum and former Gaucho forward, JD Slajchert, is continuing to make the Gaucho family proud with an Emmy nomination.

1 month ago | keyt.com | Joey Vergilis

LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc High School’s senior running back, Jacob White, is closing out his high school career with a spring to remember. Just last weekend, White anchored the Lompoc Braves’ 4x400 relay team at the CIF Central Section Masters Meet in Clovis. This weekend, he’ll suit up with the best of the best, representing the Santa Barbara County All-Star team in the 14th annual FCA All-Star Classic.

Mar 28, 2025 | keyt.com | Joey Vergilis

New Published March 28, 2025 10:33 am SANTA BARBARA, CA - Evan Miyakawa, the brilliant mind behind EvanMiya.com, joined the morning news to break down the brackets as March Madness nears the Final Four. A PhD statistician and data scientist, Evan is the creator of one of the top college basketball analytics websites EvanMiya.comHe shared insights into his data-driven system and how fans can engage with his site throughout the tournament.

Jun 12, 2024 | keyt.com | Joey Vergilis

New Published June 12, 2024 8:42 am Santa Barbara, Calif. - Coach & head of public relations for Gracie Barra Santa Barbara Chaye Alexander dropped by the Morning News to tell us about the transformative power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gracie Barra Martial Arts school helps kids of all ages gain the benefits of Martial Arts. The school offers hands-on attention from world-class instructors who monitor student's progress in a clean, safe, healthy and friendly environment.

May 28, 2024 | keyt.com | Joey Vergilis

New Published May 28, 2024 9:45 am SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Former UCSB basketball player JD Slajchert dropped by the Morning News to tell us about his his debut novel MoonFlower and his non-profit The LucStrong Foundation which supports children with Sickle Cell Disease. JD shared about an unforgettable connection he formed with a young man named Luc Bodden, Luc had Sickle-Cell Disease which eventually claimed his life.