KEYT-TV (Santa Barbara, CA)

KEYT NewsChannel 3 serves the regions of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties through its broadcast on KEYT-TV. Viewers can catch local news segments Monday to Friday from 5 AM to 7 AM, as well as at 5 PM, 6 PM, 6:30 PM, and 11 PM. On weekends, news is available at 6 PM and 11 PM. For continuous local news updates, visit www.keyt.com, or tune in to the News Now Channel on digital 3.2 or cable channel 13 to watch at your convenience.

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"Red Heel Heist" perplexes Locals, causes Social Media Stir

1 day ago | keyt.com | Mina Wahab

New Published April 22, 2025 6:49 pm VENTURA AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Alongside of Highway 101, locals spotted a giant red stiletto that has sparked curiosity and brought joy for years. “I never found out. Like, what the reason is or anything behind it, but it does make me laugh or smile and think that there's humor behind the artist. And whoever put it there,” said Frances Tiger, who lives in Santa Barbara. Now, this popular conversation starter has gone missing.
Housing crisis spurs Santa Barbara County to build new housing on county land

1 day ago | keyt.com | Mina Wahab

New Published April 22, 2025 6:06 pm SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps’ Office says roughly one third of county employees commute dozens of miles just to get to work in the morning. And that has some negative ripple effects not just for worker retention and the environment, but also the economy and private-industry workers.
Black bear spotted roaming around Goleta and Santa Barbara areas

5 days ago | keyt.com | Mina Wahab

New Published April 18, 2025 6:30 pm UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—In the latest video sent to your News Channel, UC police warned people to steer clear of the bear as it climbs out of a tree and runs across campus. “It went up the tree obviously because I was scared, and there's like the sirens and there was like five police cars.
Sunny Saturday, warmer Easter weekend

5 days ago | keyt.com | Evan Vega

New Published April 18, 2025 2:57 pm Mostly clear skies arrive on Saturday across the region. Temperatures will also be warming up slightly, getting closer to near normal conditions. Sunny to partly cloudy skies are expected Sunday as temperatures get a slight boost by 1 or 2 degrees. Winds are looking very mild up and down the coast this weekend. Temperatures will be warming up to the high 60s on Sunday, pleasant weather for egg hunts, barbeques and outdoor celebrations.
Nearly 500 nails found pointing up on several roads in Falmouth, Massachusetts

5 days ago | keyt.com | Riley Rourke

Arif, MeriemeFalmouth Police/WBZ via CNN NewsourceHundreds of nails were found pointing up on several roads in Falmouth Published April 18, 2025 12:13 pm By Riley RourkeClick here for updates on this story FALMOUTH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Nearly 500 nails were found pointing up on several roads in Falmouth, Massachusetts early Friday morning.
World War II-era mortar found in yard of South Carolina home, officials say

5 days ago | keyt.com | Stephanie Moore

Published April 18, 2025 12:04 pm By Stephanie MooreClick here for updates on this story RAVENEL, South Carolina (WYFF) — A suspicious item found in a yard in South Carolina turned out to be a mortar from the World War II era, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, deputies were called to the 6200 block of County Line Road in Ravenel for reports of a suspicious item that looked like a military explosive.
Bank robber captured with a cat on his back, officials say

5 days ago | keyt.com | Zach Rainey

By Zach RaineyClick here for updates on this story ROCK HILL, South Carolina (WYFF) — A man who robbed a bank in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has been convicted after he was captured with a cat on his back, according to the 16th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. According to court records, on Nov. 20, 2023, PNC Bank employees were closing up for the night when a masked David Massie walked into the bank and pulled out a gun. He called out to a teller that this was a robbery.
Man airlifted with major injuries after rollover on Palmer Road Thursday evening

5 days ago | keyt.com | Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Fire Department New today at 10:03 am Published April 18, 2025 10:09 am SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A man was airlifted with major injuries after a vehicle rollover in the 6600 block of Palmer Road Thursday evening. According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the man was trapped in the damaged Honda Accord and was assisted by first responders to get out of the vehicle before being taken by a CalStar helicopter to Marian Regional Medical Center.
Clearing skies & warming Friday, tracking the sun Easter weekend

6 days ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:21 am Published April 18, 2025 4:31 am Happy Friday! Clouds have pushed back through northern communities but clearer skies prevail in Santa Barbara. Expect total clearing by late lunch or even closer to dinner in most areas. Temperatures warm up a few degrees and it will be a pleasant evening. Highs rise into the 60s and low 70s while winds hold breezy into the night.
Santa Maria kids receive Easter gifts at charitable giveaway event

6 days ago | keyt.com | Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Dozens of Santa Maria children received a bundle of Easter gifts during a charitable event held Thursday afternoon. For three hours, the Knights of Columbus hall was the site of a free gift distribution for kids of Catholic Charities clients. After registering earlier in the month, parents, along with any children they brought, went through a distribution line and were able to receive a number of free items.