Palminteri Is Primetime

The Paws and Performance event celebrates the Pinnacle Performance and Fitness anniversary at La Cumbre Plaza and adoptable dogs want to meet you too! Tours and wagging tails. Saturday, Jan 17 | 10–1 PM |130 S Hope, Santa Barbara Suite D113 in La Cumbre Plaza

A backyard birthday party with Dishwalla, The Ataris and Versus the World was the amazing way DJ and college instructor Spencer Fischer celebrated with friends and family in person and streaming from Ventura County Saturday night. And it was in a neighborhood backyard! At the grand finale I heard the words - "We did the impossible tonight!"

The Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Lifetime Achievement award goes to Nelson Trichler who joined in 1981. Amy Miller with Direct Relief was presented with an award for the support from Direct Relief for vehicles and gear the volunteer crew needs. The Friday night event was sold out and raised funds for the SAR team for not just rescues, but efforts to find missing people and to evacuate homes in an emergency.

A post Fiesta beach clean-up is badly needed in Santa Barbara. Tidy Seas welcomes anyone who wants to begin the task, get some exercise and help our coastal environment. Gloves, buckets and pickers are provided. Sunday 10a.m. East Beach.

A 15-year old girl on an e-bike was trapped under a vehicle after a crash on North Jameson Lane in Montecito Saturday at 2:15 p.m. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Montecito Fire, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, CHP and AMR were on it. (Photo: Montecito Fire)

This week Direct Relief has been sending out urgent medical supplies to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Some of the clinics have been in dire need. There are also outreach teams on the ground going to shelters. https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2024/09/30/urgent-aid-to-hurricane-helene-victims-coming-from-santa-barbaras-direct-relief/

Do you have new ideas about what should be done with open space in Santa Barbara? A special outreach meeting will be held to take your input. 10 a.m. at MacKenzie Park. (Photo: City of SB)
https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov/news/public-focus-group-discuss-outdoor-recreation-santa-barbara

The Ridge Fire at the Hollister Ranch in Santa Barbara County has burned 16.9 acres in rugged terrain. It is 30 % contained. A person has been arrested for allegedly starting the fire. No structures are threatened. https://keyt.com/news/local-news/top-stories/2024/09/29/man-arrested-ridge-fire-santa-barbara-county/. . (Photos: SB Co. Fire and ASU Copter 964)

Carpinteria's Alcazar Theatre celebrates 96 years with a free show last night featuring a movie, stage play, improv, city honors and live music with the Traveling Hurtados. Congratulations to the Alcazar staff and many more years of great community events!

Fatal bike crash closes a Carpinteria area road on Via Real and Highway 101 near the Rincon. Santa Barbara CHP, Sheriff's on scene. https://keyt.com/news/2024/01/09/one-person-is-dead-following-vehicle-and-bicycle-collision-on-rincon-road-tuesday-morning/

The Solvang Christmas tree burn is an annual tradition that was cancelled last year due to rain. It is on tonight at Old Mission Santa Ines where the big pile of leftover trees is aflame! Santa Barbara County Firefighters are on the scene for safety. (photo: KEYT screen shot)

A $1000. donation check was presented Sunday by the Cars and Coffee group to the Santa Barbara County Parks Department for use at Manning Park in Montecito. That's where classic and custom car owners show up from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Cars and Coffee group donates $1000. to Santa Barbara County for Manning Park needs | News Channel 3-12 A $1000. check has been presented to the Santa Barbara County Parks Department from the Cars and Coffee group. They meet at Manning Park on Sundays and this donation is for the benefit of that site.