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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

High School Girls Basketball:

Ventura 68, Dos Pueblos 42: Brinley Anderson 22 pts, 12 reb for Cougars.

Oxnard 67, Buena 23: Gia Angell 16 pts for Yellowjackets.

Pacifica 28, Santa Barbara 25: Shea Gannon 10 pts, 8 reb for Dons

St. Bonaventure 54, Bishop Diego 34: Sophia Fernandez 20 pts, 10 reb for Seraphs.

Santa Ynez 51, Atascadero 45 (OT): Helina Pecile 15 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast for Pirates.

High School Girls Soccer:

Dos Pueblos 0, Ventura 0

San Marcos 3, Pacifica 0: Kate Selby 2 goals for Royals

Santa Barbara 1, Oxnard 1:

Bishop Diego 0, Dunn 0

High School Boys Soccer:

Dos Pueblos 1, Ventura 1: Abel Navarro goal for Cougars, Keenan Bower goal for DP.

Pacifica 4, San Marcos 1

Rio Mesa 1, Buena 0: Victor Espinosa goal for Spartans.

Cate 8, Foothill Tech 0: George Marin 5 goals for Rams.

Laguna Blanca 5, St. Bonaventure 1: Inak Phillips 2 goals for Owls.

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Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) The Goleta City Council welcomed its new Chief of Police at Tuesday’s council meeting.

Lieutenant Jarrett Morris has worked with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office for two decades.

Morris will now oversee the police department that contracts with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Morris said he is looking forward to meeting community members at functions around the city.

Councilmembers thanked outgoing Chief, Lt. Frank Vasquez, for his service.

To learn more about the new chief visit https://cityofgoleta.org

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Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) Goleta City Council Members heard the city manager give a presentation on of a million gallon sewage spill over Presidents Day weekend in February of 2024.

They also heard public comments from members of the Goleta West Sanitary District.

The sewage spill was caused by a ruptured pipeline.

It wasn’t detected right away and became the largest sewage spill in Santa Barbara County history.

State regulators have proposed a $1.55 million dollar settlement with the Goleta West Sanitary District, but environmental groups including Channelkeeper and several elected leaders don’t think that is sufficient.

Mayor Pro Tempore Jennifer Smith talked about the issue before Tuesday’s presentation.

“Myself, Mayor Paula Perotte and Supervisor Laura Capps, we submitted a letter directly to the Water Control Board to say we don’t think this proposed settlement of the issue is sufficient. We want to see accountability. This is the biggest spill in the history of the county and there was major communication problems that happened and that caused the spill to be worse,” said Smith, “So, we really want to see accountability for the control board to use their own metrics, under their own metrics we don’t think the fine is sufficient and we also want to be sure these communication snafus don’t happen in the future we need to trust that the sanitary district has the leaders and staff that will communicated appropriately when these situations happen.”

It took 14 hours to stop the sewage spill that impacted the Goleta Slough State Marine Conservation Area, a tributary leading to a creek and the ocean.

Signs went up closing Goleta Beach about a week after the spill and the beach closure lasted for more than three weeks.

Supervisors Laura Capps went to the beach to warn people to get out of the water and wash up.

The fine could cover the cost of an environmental project.

“It would be for the Goleta West Sanitary District to cope with the fine, there is also a proposal for a project for them to undertake and we simply ask that the project have some nexus to the damage caused, some nexus to the Goleta Slough, the Goleta Beach and you know to have some connection to what actually transpired,” said Smith.

Councilmember James Kyriaco’s made the motion that passed four to one on Tuesday night.

He said It authorizes Mayor Perotte and Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to speak on behalf of the city at the upcoming Central Coast Regional Water Board meeting.

Kyriaco said they will express the need for better pipeline safety practices and call for an action plan and better communication with the city and residents about future spills.

Luz Reyes-Martin was the only no vote.

Councilmembers learned there has been one smaller spill since the large one they discussed.

One Goleta West Sanitary District staff said they attending their own regular meeting before making public comments at the Goleta City Council Meeting.

When asked they said the spill impacted an estimated 39,500 customers including about 20,000 Goleta residents.

State Water Board members will determine what the fine will be and how the money will be used at a public meeting in San Luis Obispo on February 26th and 27th.

Goleta leaders would like the money spend on improvements locally.

Goleta West Sanitary District representatives said aging pipes will need to be replaced in five years at the cost of about $10 million.

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Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Thousands of students returned back to class on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the new spring semester at Allan Hancock College.

According to the school, more than 10,800 students are enrolled in both credit and non-credit courses between the college’s two campuses, it’s main site in Santa Maria and its Lompoc Valley Center.

“It’s going great,” said Chris McGuinness, Hancock College Public Affairs and Communications Analyst. “We’re really excited to have students come back to campus. The students are excited to be back and we’re just really excited to be able to welcome them back.” “

To help welcome the students back to the campus, the school provided a number of information tables today to help them find classes, answer questions and offer free refreshments.

“We just really want to make sure we’re here to make their experience coming back, whether they’re returning or even if it’s their first time on campus, just to make it a memorable and really welcoming experience for them,” said McGuinness.

The number of students enrolled this semester continues a steady climb for Hancock to reach pre-pandemic numbers.

Since enrollment plunged during the height of the Covid-19 era a few years ago, students have been returning in increasing numbers during each semester.

“There were a lot of challenges with Covid,” said McGuinness. “Obviously, enrollment was one of them, but we have been seeing those numbers go back up.”

McGuinness also pointed out the school continues to provide students with a wide array of resources and support students with assistance offered on both campuses.

“There’s academic counseling, there’s financial aid, there’s tutoring,” said McGuinness. “We’ve got our clothing closet, our food bank. They can get help with transportation. We really try to have a lot of programs and support and services that remove obstacles for students so they can come here and feel prepared and feel ready to learn and really focus on their educational goals. We really encourage students to take advantage of all the resources and support they have here at the college and that’ll help them get off to a really good start here during the spring semester.”

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Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo Police are looking for two people who stole over $3,000 in Sunglass Hut merchandise just before 7:00 p.m. Saturday.

One wore a beige jacket, headphones and a beanie while the other wore a black jacket, according to San Luis Obispo Police.

Those who can help identify the two suspects are asked to contact Officer Cutler or Crime Stoppers.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Arian Eteghaei, a 23-year-old former UCSB student, received multiple charges for sexual crimes after a three-month trial, according to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.

A jury returned guilty verdicts against Eteghaei for forcible sexual penetration, misdemeanor domestic violence and forcible rape against two victims, according to the SBCDAO.

These charges included crimes committed against more than one victim though jurors could not reach a verdict on 14 other counts, according to the SBCDAO.

Eteghaei faces a sentencing of 30 years to life in state prison scheduled for April 8 later this year. He remains in custody pending sentencing and is remanded without bail, according to the SBCDAO.

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Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A boost in pay is in the works for In-Home Supportive Service (I.H.S.S.) care providers.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a three year contract that will provide raises. 

This approval was a long time coming.

In-home caregivers represented by United Domestic Workers campaigned for these raises in California for the past 15 years.

The union succeeded in protecting or raising caregiver wages in several counties including San Diego, Riverside, and San Luis Obispo.

“With the IHSS program, people can go get their training, go do what they need to do to be paid,” says Courtney Cazenave, who lives In Guadalupe and cares for her disabled son Edward. “I mean, and it’s a great help.”

I.H.S.S. caregivers provide invaluable support to seniors and people with disabilities.

“It’s so much,” says Cazenave. “Which is why the community and everybody needs to invest in these trainings because the population is just aging.”

Studies project that in the next five years, nearly 25% of Californians including many in Santa Barbara county will surpass age 60, causing a surge in demand for senior support.

Those numbers are expected to grow past 30% by 2060.

“Nobody’s getting–it’s not going to stop,” says Cazenave.

Local caregivers publicly expressed their gratitude for the county supervisors’ approval at last week’s meeting.

“This agreement is a step forward for providers, for care recipients and our community as a whole, and I look forward to continuing this partnership as we move ahead together,” said Olga Bravo, another Santa Barbara county resident who takes care of a disabled son, at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting.

The recently approved contract will raise wages for professional providers, and widen opportunities for family caregivers.

“It’s a good start,” says Cazenave. “I.H.S.S. workers need salary, they need benefits, and they need constant training.”

An estimated 30% of Californians serve as unpaid family caregivers for aging or disabled relatives.

Experts say that added stress can also take a toll on the caregiver’s health.

Caregivers in California currently make $19 an hour.

In March, that bumps up to $20 an hour — then, starting in July, wages will be $3.50 over the minimum wage or, $20.07 per hour, whichever figure is higher.

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John Palminteri

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) –  A student-led drive to collect sports gear from young athletes is underway with the goal to help those who can’t afford the equipment.

It is led by a junior at Dos Pueblos High School, Johnny Duffy.

He has created a community-wide sports equipment donation event with both the high school students and also Goleta Valley Junior High School.

Duffy says the project is called Ready Set Play Sports — a community initiative built around a simple idea: Gear Up. Give Back. Get Playing.

He wants to make sports more accessible with this gear.

Duff says, students can participate and get involved by stopping by one of the drive dates:

Tuesday – Wednesday: collecting gently used sports gear (cleats, balls, pads, uniforms, etc.) in donation bins on campus. They will also be at Goleta Valley Junior High.

Saturday – Sunday: community donation events where families can receive free sports equipment.

Any gear that isn’t redistributed will be sold to a local sports store, and all proceeds will go toward a $500 athletic scholarship for college-bound student athletes who need help purchasing gear or supplies.

This project focuses on three goals:

Making sports more accessible

Creating service opportunities for students

Supporting local student-athletes beyond high school

“Sports have played a huge role in my life, and this is my way of turning that passion into something that benefits others,” said Duffy.

Aside from school, club sports can be very expensive. “Just to be part of a club sometimes it can be up to $4000 yearly for some people it is not very sustainable,” he said.

As gear was coming in, his friends showed their support.

He doesn’t want anyone on the sidelines if they want to play.

Keenan Bowey said, ” I brought my cleats. I grew out of them they are still in alright condition. They just need to be dusted up. I thought  a price tag shouldn’t get in the way of someone playing soccer or sports so I thought might as well help out a little bit.”

Looking them over he said, “the bottoms are still good.  Ceiling is still good, the leather is intact, nice kangaroo leather, insoles are fine. Good to go!”

Holding a soccer ball, Luca Bottorff said, “I grew up playing soccer and especially in America, it is a very expensive sport.  People call it pay to play and so I think this program is bringing us in the right direction.”

A member of the Dos Pueblos basketball team, Evan Pinsker said, “when I was a little kid they got me involved in basketball and I haven’t looked back since.  I have been playing all my life .” He said it was important “to give back to someone else.”

Checking out some of the donations, with a little air their will be ready for action.

Pinsker said, “indoor basketballs they cost a lot nowadays but I have a bunch that are worn out. I have donated them too  and you can still use them outside which is nice.”

The gear can go beyond bats and balls. Swimming goggles, ankle weights and even boxing gloves are encouraged if they are unused and could find a new home through this donation. As long as they are in “wearable condition so they can enjoy it for as long as they can, ” said Duffy.

He said, sports can build can also help with mental stability and better results in his studies. “For me it has taught me some valuable life skills  but also it has really alleviated my stress and allowed me to do better inside the classroom.”

The distribution will take place this weekend at both the high school and junior high.

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Dave Alley

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – A record-breaking amount of passengers traveled through the San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP) in 2025.

Over the course of the year, the airport saw 811,905 passengers use the county-operated facility, marking a 8.7% increase from the previous year.

“The record-breaking passenger total is an exciting reflection of our region and a strong local economy,” said Dawn Ortiz-Legg, San Luis Obispo County Third District Supervisor and Board Chair. “Reliable air service is essential not only for welcoming visitors, but also for supporting our business community by providing critical access to and from San Luis Obispo County. This level of growth highlights the airport’s role as an economic engine for the region and a key connector for residents, businesses and visitors alike.”

The number of passengers for 2025 is more than 65,000 than the total in 2024, and more than 151,000 who used the airport in 2023, representing a nearly 23% increase in just two years.

The airport currently offers several direct daily flights to seven year-round destinations including to Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, Denver and Dallas, with Las Vegas as an eighth destination on a seasonal basis.

Commercial airlines who provide air service at SBP include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

“Reaching this historic passenger total is only possible because of the extraordinary teamwork that takes place at the SLO County Airport every day,” said San Luis Obispo County Airports Director Courtney Johnson. “I am deeply grateful to our County staff, airline partners, rental car agencies, concessionaires, CAL FIRE, our air traffic control tower operators, and all those who work behind the scenes to ensure safe, reliable, and welcoming operations for our community and visitors.”

For more information about the San Luis Obispo County Airport, click here to visit the SBP website.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It was a golden moment for the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club.

The SBVC Boys 17U Molten team captured the gold medal in the open division at the SoCal Cup Open Championship in Salt Lake City.

This is the first major tournament win for the club in a long time according to the organization.

SBVC executive director Matt Riley said, “We are so proud of this accomplishment for the team and the club. It has been a long time since we’ve earned a Gold at a national tournament in the Open division, and I can’t say enough about the dedication of the players, coaches, and our staff. Court Young, our boys director and Randy Deweese, the team’s head coach have set a high standard and it’s inspiring to see our athletes rise to meet it.”

The winning team from right to left:Head Coach: Randy DeweeseOwen WillerMoses SchlobohmMaddox DenverKeanu NguyenMatteo BurdickAnders DietenhoferNate BironSoren AlldredgeTyler WalkerHayes CostnerAssistant Coach: Owen Loncar

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