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3 years
Seven boys ages 14 to 19 suffered from a very rare type of heart inflammation that looks like a heart attack. It’s one that public health officials are beginning to link to COVID-19 vaccines.
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7 years
Leonard Diaz captured this incredible video as a severe #storm event rolled through Arroyo Burro Beach in #SantaBarbara .
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Cynthi Bacon captured this incredible video of a massive water and debris flow at Rancho La Casita on Highway 154 across from Arrowhead Island, Lake Cachuma. Trees ripped from their roots and carried off by rushing water.
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The U.S. News & World Report says @SantaBarbara is the number one best place to live in the United States for the weather in 2018.
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#BREAKING : Good news for commuters! #US101 will be OPEN Monday morning ahead of the early morning commute. #Montecito #SantaBarbara #Carpinteria #Ventura
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#BREAKING : The City of Goleta says it will file a lawsuit against UC Santa Barbara for not providing ample student housing for its rapidly growing student population.
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Lyft has partnered with United Way and 2-1-1 to provide those in need in areas affected by the fires burning in Ventura and Los Angeles counties with relief rides. Just dial 2-1-1 if you're in an affected area. #hillfire #woolseyfire
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A #SanLuisObispo County Strike Team heads out from the Earl Warren Showgrounds to assist other fire crews from across the area battling the #CaveFire .
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6 years
#BREAKING : The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced the passing of 47-year-old Asian elephant Sujatha
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4 years
Some uplifting news to end your week! Welcome to the world, little one.
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7 years
. @Target plans to open its first store in #SantaBarbara in October 2018.
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4 years
The 76-year-old former New York mayor was admitted to Georgetown University Hospital on Sunday. Giuliani, who has frequently appeared without a mask in recent weeks, may have spread the virus among public officials.
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Here's a before and after picture of #SantaBarbara during the #ThomasFire . The first picture was taken on 12/8/17 when ash and smoke blanketed the city. Two weeks later, 12/22, the second picture was taken. Unbelievable contrast. 📷: @oflores and @KEYTNC3Kelsey
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GUILTY: Paul Flores' verdict has just been announced: guilty of first degree murder. Ruben Flores' verdict is up next.
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6 years
Chefs and volunteers prepared food for evacuees and firefighters fighting the #WoolseyFire this weekend at Casa Pacifica in Camarillo. #WhatsRight
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5 years
A number of local hotels are offering discounts to people who have been evacuated due to the #CaveFire . Some local organizations will gladly take in any animals that need a place to stay.
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7 years
Huge thank you to KEYT viewer Gracie Huerta for this lovely gift to keep our anchors, reporters, meterorologists/weathercasters, and other staff from losing our voice during these long #ThomasFire coverage hours. We truly appreciate it. #SantaBarbara we are with you till the end
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6 years
Four search & rescue dogs that were vital to the rescue effortS after the Montecito mudslides have been named the Grand Marshalls for the 2018 Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade.
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7 years
After a pursuit for two wanted felons, @SB_Police recovered stolen firefighting gear and tracked down its rightful owner. Turns out, the gear was stolen from a Manteca City firefighter while he rested from a long day fighting the #ThomasFire . VIDEO
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7 years
We all mourn together. RIP. #CAstorm
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6 years
GOOD NEWS: The Starbucks in Montecito says they are ready to re-open tomorrow. Store Manager says in celebration, everyone is invited over for a FREE beverage. #MontecitoStrong #805Strong Photo by Autumn Smith.
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For the past week, David Peterson and his McDonald's restaurants have been going every-other-night and dropping off food to the emergency room at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.
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Erin Doherty was walking along Butterfly Beach when she stumbled upon a pair of earrings. The earrings belonged to James and Alice Mitchell, a couple killed in the #Montecito disaster. Doherty found the couple's daughter and gave her a priceless keepsake.
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7 years
#BREAKING : The Thomas Fire is now 100% contained.
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4 years
Santa Barbara County's Public Health Officer ordered all beaches in the county to close from Friday to Sunday this Fourth of July weekend in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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5 years
After nearly 14 years on your television, Alan Rose is saying goodbye to the Santa Barbara area. Please join us in bidding a fond farewell to our friend and colleague. We will truly miss you, Alan.
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4 years
"The disgusting actions by the officers who killed George Floyd cannot be explained, defended or tolerated. Nobody should be treated that way," said Oxnard Police Chief Scott Whitney.
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5 years
Incredible video shows firefighters driving into the danger as flames from the #CaveFire surround their vehicle on all sides! Thank you to all the firefighters and first responders! 🙏
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A view from the eyes of your Santa Barbara County Firefighters while battling the #CaveFire .
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4 years
Police officers took a knee in solidarity with thousands of protestors outside the Santa Barbara Police Department on Sunday afternoon.
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7 years
The #ThomasFire became the largest fire in California history tonight. It has scorched 273,400 acres. Containment remains at 65%. The record was previously held by the #CedarFire that burned in San Diego County in Oct 2003 and burned 273,246 acres.
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6 years
Red Cross is setting up a shelter for evacuees at the Goleta Valley Community Center located at 5679 Hollister Avenue #HolidayFire
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4 years
Direct Relief sent out a large shipment of much-needed supplies to help refill stock for Cottage Hospital and both Santa Barbara and Ventura County Public Health Departments.
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7 years
Here is our mudslides missing person's page. Let's help locate them. If you have missing loved ones following Tuesday's storm, please email assignmentdesk @keyt .com with photo, description and contact information. We want to help spread the word. #CAstorm
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4 years
Known as The Barber Shop, the downtown business on State Street near Victoria Street moved two barber chairs outside onto the sidewalk in order to continue legally operating.
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6 years
USGS reports the quake at 5.3 more than 17 miles SW of Santa Cruz island. No immediate reports of damage. Felt at least from Santa Maria to Ventura. #earthquake .
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4 years
The Santa Barbara Zoo announced that their brand new giraffe calf is a male! The little guy was named Twiga, which means "giraffe" in Swahili.
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6 years
In between all of the devastation the mudslides left behind in our community, we have some "PAW-sitive" news. A beloved cat feared lost in the mudslides was found alive and reunited with its family. The heartfelt reunion was captured on video.
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A huge thank you goes out to the over 8,400 brave #firefighters continuing to battle the #ThomasFire . They're doing a fantastic job, but the battle rages on... We'll continue to monitor the #ThomasFire and your #weather on #KEYT 3! #California Stay safe & stay tuned! @KCOYJason
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7 years
Firefighter battling the #ThomasFire refuses to leave home in evacuation zone until the house is safe. Full coverage of the Thomas Fire at
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7 years
The Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara is hosting the premiere of #StarWars The Last Jedi but first has a special message for all firefighters battling the #ThomasFire
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7 years
A standing miracle. That's how many residents are describing the fact that the iconic Serra Cross atop Grant Park in #Ventura is standing stall despite the #ThomasFire scorching the area surrounding it.
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6 years
It's official! #Target announced Monday that it will be opening a new 117,000-square-foot store in #Goleta  in 2019. This will be the second store in south #SantaBarbara County.
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7 years
#ThomasFire . With over 527 buildings lost in Ventura to date, actor @ZacharyLevi wanted to do all he could to lend a helping hand to the city he grew up in. Here's what he decided to do.
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4 years
PG&E is donating nearly 1 million N95 and surgical masks for California hospitals and first responders. The company is also giving $1 million to help the at-risk population and small businesses facing economical impacts.
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4 years
#BREAKING : Bars in #SantaBarbara County will be mandated to close once again beginning Wednesday. This comes as Gov. Newsom recommended the County to close bars following a rise in hospitalizations and new #coronavirus cases.
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#SantaBarbara resident Susan Manchak captured this great photo of a #MountainLion roaming the neighborhood on Jimeno Road in the lower Riviera on a Wednesday night at roughly 11 p.m. Could it have been thirsty and hungry? Or just curious for adventure?
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In a photo gone viral, Actor & local resident @RobLowe invited a group of firefighters battling the #ThomasFire into his home for a warm meal in gratitude & appreciation for all their hard work keeping the community safe. His Instagram reads: "Dinner for new friends at our house"
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5 years
A special flag is now displayed on Coast Village Road in #SantaBarbara . The flag is made out of hoses used during the #ThomasFire and #Montecito mudslides. The flag honors those who lost their lives and the heroes who worked tirelessly during the disasters.
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4 years
Make sure to look up at the sky this week! The Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak on Monday and Tuesday between midnight and dawn both mornings.
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6 years
#BREAKING : US 101 has reopened a day earlier than anticipated.
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6 years
Reports of earthquake coming from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara to Ventura. Details to come
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5 years
Blake Shelton's concert at Mid-State Fair has sold out this year. This is the second time a Blake Shelton concert has sold out at the fair.
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6 years
. @katyperry performed to a sold-out crowd at her benefit concert Saturday night. @KEYTNC3Alys will have the highlights tonight!
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5 years
Five #Ventura County #cannabis dispensaries pulled their money together and donated over $25,000 to an #Oxnard homeless shelter to pay for 100 new beds.
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3 years
Flames encroaching out studios in Santa Barbara. Our staff has been safely evacuated.
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This is video of the #LomaFire in Santa Barbara burning right up to our KEYT and KCOY studios. Our @HennesseeTV got this video of the flames burning close to our back door.
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4 years
BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a statewide order for residents to shelter in their homes on Thursday.
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4 years
A Native American tribe has reclaimed a small part of ancestral lands on the scenic Big Sur coast that were lost to Spanish colonial settlement nearly 250 years ago.
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6 years
JUST IN: Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Santa Barbara County south coast due to incoming storm. Gather your belongings and leave now
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7 years
Jayden McGeorge is giving out waters and lemonade to anyone in need of a drink. She said she wanted to do something for the people in the neighborhood where her mom and Grandma live just above Foothill Road in #Ventura where many houses have burned down.
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4 years
To-go cocktails are now legal in California, and this has both customers and local businesses excited!
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Ventura County has three drive-thru Covid-19 testing centers. By the end of the week they plan to have a total of seven different locations throughout the county.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced it will honor Cate Blanchett for Outstanding Performer of the Year for the 2023 festival.
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7 years
This year, Obama listened to Harry Styles, U2 and Chance the Rapper. His favorite books include Ron Chernow's biography of Ulysses S. Grant as well as "Basketball (and Other Things)" by Shea Serrano.
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Coming in at 180 pounds, 6'1" tall, it's...a Masai baby giraffe just birthed at the @SantaBarbaraZoo . The calf came earlier than expected but both mom and calf are bonding and won't be available for view to the public until next week.
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🚨CUTE ALERT 🚨- Firefighters battling the #HollisterFire near #Gaviota rescued a deer fawn who was on its own near the fire boundary. Firefighters took care of the baby deer until wildlife rescuers arrived to take it away for further car.
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Surveillance footage captured employees from both the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and Ventura County District Attorney's Office vandalizing a Black Lives Matter sign that was hung on a fence in Thousand Oaks.
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6 years
JUST IN: The #SantaBarbara City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will effectively ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cutlery in the city.
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A new gym will soon be available for students at Santa Barbara High School thanks to help from Los Angeles Chargers running back @AustinEkeler . The $104,000 project is expected to be done by March.
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Direct Relief will be distributing 4,000 FREE masks to people affected by smoke from the #ThomasFire . in front of the Goleta Costco beginning at 10:30 a.m.
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Gov. Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed Friday, according to a memo sent Wednesday evening to police chiefs around the state.
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BREAKING: Horse affected by Montecito Mudslide wins Kentucky Derby
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Current Gaucho and former Major League Baseball player Ryan Spilborghs finally completed his bachelor's degree at UCSB after an 18 year unplanned break.
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Welcome to the news team, Everett! And congratulations to first time parents @Joey_Buttitta and @KelseyGerckens !
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BREAKING: Earlier than expected, Caltrans re-opens Hwy 101 at Olive Mill Road in Montecito.
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6 years
Two adult black bears were found with severe burns in the Santa Barbara County backcountry in the immediate aftermath of the #ThomasFire last month. What new and unusual procedure saved these bears' life?
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4 years
Ventura firefighters, police officers and community members threw a 103-year-old woman an exciting birthday parade on Friday.
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Paso Robles business Sign Here is making hundreds of small, blue-line decals to show and share their support for law enforcement officers after the shootings this week.
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Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Richard Marx will join the One805Live! fall concert line-up on Sept. 20 later this year.
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5 years
The crew of the Condor Express rescued an entangled dolphin while returning from a whale watching trip to Santa Cruz Island.
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Only three people, all men, had ever free-climbed El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in under 24 hours. But now a woman is the fourth.
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The last of the elephants at #SantaBarbara Zoo is receiving hospice care and zoo staff are preparing for the animal's passing. Little Mac will be the last elephant to call the Santa Barbara Zoo home.
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Mark Carpeles sent us this video from the 400 block of Hot Springs Road this morning. Mark says that on the other side of this creek is an area where some homes were destroyed in the Jan. 9 debris flow. Send us your video to assignmentdesk @keyt .com
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Cachuma Reservoir is currently at 70% capacity and Gibraltar Reservoir is at 100% capacity according to the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District Reservoir and Rainfall Summary.
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The families of the two children still missing from the 2018 Montecito Mudslide disaster want to remind people that as the mud moves it may expose more missing personal items, including two treasures, their children's remains.
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4 years
Direct Relief sent out 1,000 shipments Wednesday filled with Personal Protective Equipment to hospitals in all 50 states. Another 900 shipments went out over a week ago.
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6 years
FINALLY! @SB_Police release their anticipated #LipSyncChallenge video and boy is it a real visual treat in this medley mash-up of tunes featuring local celeb and music superstar @kennyloggins and iconic city locations. #SantaBarbara
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The arrival of the new airline is expected to bring in 1,200 new jobs to the Santa Barbara area.
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#BREAKING : Juana Flores, a Goleta mother and grandmother who was deported to Mexico two years ago, will be allowed return back to her family in the United States.
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Passengers aboard the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner were able to see abandoned cars, crews working to clear Highway 101, and the rest of devastation left by the #MontecitoFlood firsthand. Video by Mackenzie Eccles #CAstorm
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The families of the two children still missing from the 2018 #Montecito Mudslide disaster want to remind people that as the mud moves it may expose more missing personal items, including two treasures.
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The firefighters designed the masks themselves. They went through multiple trial and errors before succeeding on a design that would fit everyone in the department.
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