KCOY-TV (Santa Maria, CA)

KCOY-TV is a television station affiliated with CBS, located in Santa Maria, California, and serving the Central Coast region. It broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 19 (or virtual channel 12 using PSIP) from a transmitter situated on Tepusquet Peak in the Los Padres National Forest, to the east of Santa Maria. The station is owned by VistaWest Media, LLC, but is operated by News-Press & Gazette Company through a shared services agreement. This arrangement makes KCOY a sister station to KEYT-TV, an ABC affiliate licensed in Santa Barbara (channel 3), and KKFX-CD, a Class A Fox affiliate (channel 24), which operates as a translator for KCOY. KCOY and KKFX share their studio facilities on West McCoy Lane in Santa Maria, while KEYT has its own studio located at 730 Miramonte Drive on TV Hill, which overlooks downtown Santa Barbara. Additionally, KCOY's signal can be received through translators K44DN (channel 44) in Paso Robles and KSBB-CD (channel 17) in Santa Barbara.

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Arabian Horses Show Strength as The Horse Industry Struggles in Santa Ynez Valley

1 day ago | keyt.com | Patricia Martellotti

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. – The Santa Ynez valley has long been known for its equestrian roots. But today, local ranches struggle to stay afloat. Arabian horses are one of the oldest breeds in the world of horses, and for thousands of years, the Arabian horse has excelled in grace, agility and speed. “There’s something special about Arabian horses. They’re intelligent, they’re kind, they’re incredibly aware of their environments.
Mostly clear Thursday, tracking a cooling trend

2 days ago | keyt.com | Andie Lopez Bornet

New Published May 14, 2025 3:10 pm Winds have died down Wednesday and brought mostly clear skies through the region. Thursday will be the warmest day of the rest of the work week, before a cooling trend arrives on Friday. First Alert Weather is tracking a very weak trough of low pressure that will make its way to the Central Coast and LA areas.
Car crash injures two pedestrians in Isla Vista

2 days ago | keyt.com | Caleb Nguyen

New today at 8:02 pm Published May 13, 2025 8:09 pm ISLA VISTA, Calif. – A car crash hurt two pedestrians in Isla Vista just before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. One pedestrian, both adult females, had major injuries from the crash. The other had minor injuries after being hit by a solo female driver at Camino Pescadero and Sabado Tarde, according to the SBCFD.
City of Santa Barbara facing backlash after “sudden” closure of historic Casa de la Raza building

3 days ago | keyt.com | Mina Wahab

New Published May 13, 2025 4:49 pm SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Community members spoke at Santa Barbara City Hall Tuesday— to speak out against what they say was a “sudden” closure of the historic Casa de la Raza building on Friday. The Casa de la Raza building has been an important hub for the chicano community for decades. Its closure is sparking some intense emotions. The building has been operating as a safe space for migrant families seeking resources.
Golfer injured, driver arrested after car careens through Billy Caldwell Golf Course with enraged man behind wheel

3 days ago | keyt.com | Sabrina Franza |Sara Tenenbaum

By Sabrina Franza, Sara TenenbaumClick here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A 70-year-old golfer was injured when a driver crashed his car onto the Billy Caldwell Golf Course Monday evening in Chicago’s Forest Glen neighborhood, police said.
Tracking strong winds Tuesday, warming Wednesday

3 days ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:08 am Published May 13, 2025 4:37 am Wind Advisories are in effect Tuesday for the entire coastline. Most advisories begin after lunch and last through early Wednesday, with wind gusts around 45-50mph. These could be damaging winds and may cause travel concerns. Palm fronds may get blown into the roads, high profile vehicles may have trouble driving though gusty corridors and conditions will be hazardous for boaters.
CSU Channel Islands recognized as one of the nation's top producers of Fulbright scholars

3 days ago | keyt.com | Andrew Gillies

CAMARILLO, Calif. – California State University Channel Islands has been recognized by the U.S. State Department as one of the nation's Fulbright Top Producing Institutions for 2024/25. CSU Channel Islands first received the recognition in the 2021/22 cycle and had three faculty members and one administrator earn the coveted Fulbright Scholarship this cycle and is counted in the top three out of 46 master's degree-granting institutions listed in this year's list.
Fire crews tackle 15-acre grass fire in Santa Margarita Monday afternoon

4 days ago | keyt.com | Caleb Nguyen

New Published May 12, 2025 3:05 pm SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. – Fire crews mopped up a 15-acre grass fire in Santa Margarita that first broke out just before 12:30 p.m. on Highway 58 Monday, according to CAL Fire SLO. The fire started at an acre near Energy Place and the highway and crews gave updated acreage numbers just before 2:00 p.m, detailed CAL Fire SLO. Forward progress of the incident stopped just past 1:30 p.m and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Cooling Tuesday, tracking winds

4 days ago | keyt.com | Evan Vega

New Published May 12, 2025 2:55 pm We are cooling down from a very warm weekend. Temperatures will decrease slightly Tuesday as low pressure passes through California. This system will bring gusty onshore northwest winds. A wind advisory is in effect for the south coast and Santa Ynez Mountains until 9am Tuesday, 20-30mph winds and gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Three injured in two car crash on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez

4 days ago | keyt.com | Caleb Nguyen

New Published May 12, 2025 2:52 pm SANTA YNEZ, Calif. – Fire crews helped a woman via helicopter and two others via ambulance to Cottage Hospital after a two-car crash on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez just before 1:00 p.m. Monday. The woman needed extrication for her major injuries and was airlifted as the solo driver in one car to Cottage for treatment, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.