
Ryder Christ
Chief News Videographer and Editor at KEYT-TV (Santa Barbara, CA)
News Director at @NewsChannel312
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1 week ago |
keyt.com | Ryder Christ
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — California has more older adults than at any time in the state's history, and adults over 60 now represent the fastest-growing demographic, according to the California Department of Aging. “With about 9 million people aged 60 or older, this is an exciting time in California,” said Susan DeMarois, director of the California Department of Aging.
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2 weeks ago |
keyt.com | Ryder Christ
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Millions of dollars have been lost to fake applications submitted to community colleges across California, but that is not the case at Santa Barbara City College. Despite 87% of applications received by SBCC in March being identified as fake, no student aid has been distributed to fraudulent applicants, according to María L. Villagómez, Ed.D., assistant superintendent and vice president of academic affairs.
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2 weeks ago |
keyt.com | Ryder Christ
Updated today at 4:33 pm Published May 23, 2025 4:30 pm SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Drivers across the Central and South Coast are seeing a welcome drop in gas prices just as many prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline on the Central Coast is now $4.72 per gallon — down seven cents from last week and 45 cents less than this time last year.
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2 weeks ago |
keyt.com | Ryder Christ
New Published May 23, 2025 10:26 am SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - More than 1,000 people came together Thursday evening at a candlelight vigil to honor three Dos Pueblos High School students who were tragically killed in a head-on crash on Highway 1. “You are not alone in this truth, you are not alone in this,” said Principal Bill Woodard, addressing the silent crowd with visible emotion. “To the boys’ families and closest friends — we are here with you.
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2 weeks ago |
keyt.com | Ryder Christ
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Amy Weaver has taken the helm as CEO of Direct Relief, the Santa Barbara-based nonprofit known for delivering lifesaving medical aid to vulnerable communities across the globe. Weaver brings extensive corporate and nonprofit experience to the role. She previously served as president and chief financial officer at Salesforce and was a board member for Habitat for Humanity International.
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