Keith Carls

Santa Maria

Reporter at KEYT-TV (Santa Barbara, CA)

Reporter at KKFX-TV (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Reporter at KCOY-TV (Santa Maria, CA)

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Lompoc ready for annual Holiday Season LED light exchange, city encourages energy conscious use of holiday lights

Nov 3, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

LOMPOC, Calif. – LED holiday lights are more efficient than traditional decorative lights. For the third straight year, the City of Lompoc is offering its LED Christmas light exchange program. LED lights use about 75 percent less energy than older, traditional incandescent holiday lights. The City of Lompoc says the LED lights help residents save money on utility bills and are safer to use. The LED holiday light exchange program began on Nov.
San Luis Obispo still recovering from storm impacts

Oct 16, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The City of San Luis Obispo is still recovering from the 2023 winter and spring storm event that filled reservoirs and creeks causing flooding and damage to private and public property. While about 90% of the damage to public areas has been repaired, there are still 14 major projects underway that are needed to return SLO to pre-storm conditions and protect roadways, bridges, homes and businesses in future storms.
Endangered Steelhead Trout on the Central Coast getting help from the courts

Oct 13, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - A Federal Court has approved a settlement agreement that will help the endangered southern California steelhead trout make a comeback in Santa Barbara County. The agreement includes the release of more water into the Santa Maria River from the Twitchell Dam Reservoir.
Santa Ynez Golden Inn and Village expands to include Harry's House

Oct 12, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. - The Golden Inn and Village in Santa Ynez has expanded to serve the elderly in the community with their affordable housing needs. Construction of Harry's House was completed in August, a partnership of The Rona Barrett Foundation and Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara. Residents have been moving in throughout August and September.
Santa Maria Finalizing Housing Element Update | News Channel 3-12

Oct 12, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The City of Santa Maria is nearing the end of its 2023 Housing Element update. It will determine where the city should pursue future new housing projects including the size and scale of such projects. The third draft of the Housing Element update is available for public review and comment until Wednesday, October 18.
Governor Newsom sends historic mental health bill to the March 2024 ballot

Oct 11, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - For the first time in decades, Californians will have the ability to transform the state’s mental health system, modernizing to meet the needs of all Californians. Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 326 modernizing the Mental Health Services Act and Assembly Bill 531, a $6.38 Billion bond to build new behavioral health housing and treatment settings across the state. Californians will vote on this package, collectively known as Proposition 1, on the March 2024 ballot.
Governor Newsom signs Biliteracy Advancement Act

Oct 11, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law AB 370 also known as the Biliteracy Advancement Act which aims to create parity in the standards required to obtain the State Seal of Biliteracy.
Pismo Beach City Council to vote on new City Manager Tuesday

Oct 3, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

Pismo Beach, Calif. – The City of Pismo Beach's City Council has a vote scheduled to hire Jorge E. Garcia to serve as its City Manager. Garcia’s employment agreement will be considered during the Tuesday, October 3, 2023, City Council meeting. If approved, he will begin his new position immediately. Garcia has served the City of Pismo Beach since 2018 as the Assistant City Manager, Management Services Director, and for the last four months as Interim City Manager.
City of Santa Maria giving away sprinklers and landscape burlaps

Oct 3, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - During October, the City of Santa Maria Utilities Department is offering free landscape burlaps and sprinklers for City residents. The promotion is to remind homeowners to Go Green in the Fall by pulling weeds and collecting clippings to spruce up the landscape, adjusting irrigation clocks, and regularly checking irrigation sprinklers and outdoor faucets to address any leaks.
Street Repair Work Continues in Santa Maria

Oct 3, 2023 | keyt.com | Keith Carls

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Drivers are advised that temporary delays will occur on Main Street from Palisade Drive to Suey Road in Santa Maria due to the City’s Ongoing Pavement Repair Project. Main Street repairs began today and are set to continue through Friday, October 6th. Alternate routes are strongly recommended due to heavy traffic during morning and afternoon hours.