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Mike Klan

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – The Titans scored early and often and they stayed late celebrating school history.

Nipomo routed Dos Palos 6-1 to win the CIF-Central Section Division 5 championship. It’s the Titans first CIF crown in boys soccer.

The Titans scored four times in the first twenty minutes and the only drama left was just how many goals would Nipomo put up the scoreboard in this lopsided final.

Finn Callaghan opened the scoring with a perfect redirection header for a goal. Chase Meyer left-footed shot skipped past the goalkeeper to make it 2-0 Titans.

Roman Cortez scored in front of the net and Shane Smeda made it 4-0 with a goal from outside the box.

Just before the half Nipomo scored again off a set piece. Casey Lemus headed home a corner kick and the Titans went to the break up 5-0.

Each team scored a goal in the second half as Nipomo called off the dogs.

The Titans raise the CIF plaque for a job well done.

The season does not end here as the Titans (18-5-3) will now get ready for next week’s State playoffs.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

Easton Tournament:

Santa Barbara 20, Hueneme 0 (5 inning mercy rule): Zach Anthony pitched a no-hitter in a game shortened due to the run-rule. The Dons scored 17 runs in the third inning. Hueneme issued 15 walks in the game. It was the Dons first win on the year in three games played.

Dos Pueblos 6, Newbury Park: Chargers finish 4-1 in the tournament. Nick Salcido got the win working 4 1/3 innings and striking out 4. Matti Di Maggio got the save striking out 2 in his lone inning on the mound. He also went 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored, a walk and a stolen base.

San Marcos 7, Simi Valley 2: Landon Johnson and Mason Crang both homered as the Royals got their first win on the season in two games.

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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It was a sweep but it felt like a five-set thriller.

#12 UCSB had set points in both the second and third set but top-ranked UCLA showed their mettle and completed a hard-earned sweep 25-23, 28-26, 32-30 to stay undefeated at 13-0. Ten of those wins are by 3-0 sweeps.

The Gauchos are now 8-6 on the season.

(UCSB was led by George Bruening who had 16 kills. Entenza Design).

Riggs Guy and Ethan Saint each added 10 kills for the Gauchos.

The Bruins got a match-high 19 kills from Zach Rama and Sean Kelly tallied 14 kills.

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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Vaqueros dug themselves too big of a hole to climb out of and they lost to Fullerton 70-63 in a SoCal Regional first round playoff game played at UCSB.

Seeded #9, SBCC fell behind 16-4 after the first quarter and 34-11 at halftime.

SBCC made just two field goals in each of the first two quarters but bounced back to make 14 shots in the second half.

For the game the Vaqueros only shot 25% from the field.

(SBCC was led in scoring by Kaylee Lawson who had 24 points including 15-18 at the free throw line. Entenza Design).

Fullerton got a game-high 30 points from Erin Choi.

SBCC finishes the season 21-8.

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Jarrod Zinn

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) – The restoration project of Guadalupe’s Royal Theatre is running into minor delays.

They were mostly anticipated.

The project manager says discrepancies in the royal theater’s financial records has forced them to adjust the schedule, but only by a day or two.

“There’s a little bit of that going on where we expect to add days to the project,” says project manager Tom Brandeberry. “But at this point we haven’t had anything really that extensive.”

City leaders at last night’s council meeting acknowledged the theater has a lot of history to account for.

“This is something that started back with my predecessor back in October. Or maybe before then,” says David Trujillo, Guadalupe’s Interim City Administrator. “And we’ve been kind of going back and forth.”

Interim city administrator David Trujillo also says any construction delays involve normal structural issues such as water rot or code updates.

“We’re trying to be as black and white as we can with what cost may occur, what cost may not occur,” says Trujillo. “Just to give you guys a fair, solid picture to kind of go off of.”

Project manager Tom Brandeberry says the discrepancies are relatively small, resulting from staffing changes and miscommunications over several years.

“The finance director who isn’t there anymore,” says Brandeberry. “I went to her multiple times, suggesting in a nice way, we need to reconcile our books. I want to make sure what I’m saying is what you’re saying. Her answer would always be, yeah we’ll get to that. Never did.”

City leaders believe more time is necessary for everyone to get on the same page.

So, they passed a resolution to establish an oversight committee to facilitate clear communication between city staff and the public.

“We are by no means saying don’t establish an oversight committee,” said Trujillo at last night’s council meeting. “We let you guys make the policy and we just enforce it.”

A full progress report and launch of the project’s capital campaign is scheduled for an upcoming council meeting in march.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People who live near the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project are concerned about trees.

James Fenkner said he attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to speak on behalf of the trees.

“There is a beautiful stone pine there as well as 50 other old trees that have the misfortune of being planted on city property so when you are on city property there are no protections when you are on private property they will bend over backwards to make sure you can’t cut a thing,” said Fenkner.

He has a view of an old Stone Pine Alta Mesa neighbors call the “Mesa Tree.”

Senior Project Manager Kelly Bourque said they looked into saving that and others trees but the footprint of the project won’t allow it.

“Unfortunately in order to accomplish this water infrastructure  project we have to remove some but we protected many and the hope is that this project will last 100 years and that we are improving the habitat on site when the project is over,” said Bourque.

She said they did find a away to save them all, but they plane to plant 75 trees in place of 55 slated for removal.

Most are Red Iron Bark , Holly Leaf Cherry and Blue Elderberry.

They have also consulted with the Ojai Raptor Center to project the wildlife in the area.

The commission voted unanimously in favor of the proposal, but it still needs to be approved by a number of other boards.

Fenkner said more than $100 million will need to be raised to pay for the plan.

Public Works staff said construction would happen between 2028-2030.

No trees will be removed before construction.

 The Street Tree Advisory Committee gave a presentation and asked for feedback.

They said the reservoir that was named after a water superintendent in the early 1900s was constructed in 1956 and is approaching the end of its useful life.

The multi-year project calls for the construction of two new reservoirs to deliver water to the community.

The current reservoir supplies 60 percent of the Santa Barbara’s water supply.

For more information visit, https://VicTrace@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – After sustaining damage from recent storms, the Santa Maria Valley strawberry crop is rebounding and ready to begin its all-important peak season.

“You always start off on a high note, which is we have water in the ground, water in the reservoirs, so we’ll be able to irrigate,” said Satellite Farms owner Randy Sharer, who has farmed the Santa Maria Valley for more than 40 years.

“The precipitation always helps. Rain is pH neutral, so you always begin at a balanced note within your soil profiles, so we’re really optimistic on, what the year looks like for the berry industry.”

While last week’s rain storm has helped in many ways, it also came with some negative impacts too, especially the hail that fell throughout the valley according to Sharer.

“We had, conditions at the end of last week where a hail storm came up the Santa Maria River, really affecting all the crops that we had in the ground, specifically the strawberries,” said Sharer. “Strawberries are not a fortified product. Very light damage really creates an issue, so the damage we had to strip all that fruit off and then just wait for the next push of fruit cycle to make what we can get to the market.”

Sharer indicated the storm damage pushed production at this farm back about two to three weeks.

“There’s a lot more green than reds (berries), said Sharer. “But we’re just now being at the end of February, just getting into the strawberry harvest here along the Central Coast. This is just the beginning of the season, so for the next months you will have fresh strawberries in the markets that you’ll be able to enjoy starting from us starting next week all the way through America’s 250th. By July is when we start to ramp down here along the east side of the Santa Maria Valley. We will be providing consumers with an outstanding product that will actually serve their needs.”

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Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Parents of Santa Maria-Bonita School District students, campus staff, and community members still have time to help the district shape the future of education.

The community survey for Federal Title IV funds ends this week.

The district is seeking direct input from the community on specific allocations for Title IV funds, which have a narrow focus on health and safety, well-rounded subjects, and effective technology.

In January, your News Channel reported on a similar community survey known as LCAP, which is broadly focused on all district funding for a three-year period.

This Title IV survey is narrowly focused on allocations that provide access to enriched learning experiences and widely ranging subjects in safe and healthy conditions, utilizing technology effectively.

In previous years, the community input from this survey has resulted in the purchase of updated digital technologies designed for higher student engagement.

In addition to your own input, the survey has a function to add emphasis to input from others, allowing the district to determine levels of priority for various issues.

District staff say these surveys are not only critical, they’re invaluable for them to know what’s really important to all parties including parents and the community.

The survey is available on the district’s website which can be accessed by clicking here, and it remains active until this Friday.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Zoo is hosting top animal care teams Wednesday for a hands-on workshop dedicated to advancing animal welfare.

Experts from the Los Angeles Zoo, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and The Living Desert are coming together to share science-based strategies that improve care across the region.

Tamur, an Amur leopard, will take center stage with a live enrichment demonstration designed to engage his natural hunting instincts.

The event highlights a growing regional effort to exchange knowledge, tools, and techniques that strengthen animal welfare in Southern and Central California zoos

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue team is actively recruiting to increase its members and to be ready to respond to a variety of call outs at any hour of any day.

This could be in the regional area or with other another county’s needs on a mutual response basis.

The all-volunteer Search and Rescue team is often called to local trails for injured or missing hikers. They are used during fire and flood emergencies to reach properties and assess public safety risks or help with evacuations. They have also been used for evidence searches.

The team goes through regular training in all weather conditions including swift water rescues and rope rescues over bridges and on rock formations.

It’s a rapid response team working closely with fire departments, AMR and the Sheriff.

The responders have a fleet of vehicles, fully loaded with gear, safety equipment and supplies for victims they encounter. There is also a full set of communications equipment and authorized connections with other front line agencies via two-way radios.

“You want to help out those people in desperate need and make sure that they come home, to their loved ones, ” said Jason Copus with Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue. “When you do the job and you did it well, and you got somebody home or the medical care that they needed, you know, that you did exactly what you’re trained to do and why you did it.”

Search and Rescue has been on call in Santa Barbara County since the 1970’s.

There are three recruitment meetings coming up. (details below.)

To qualify you have to 

Be at least 18 years old

Be in excellent physical shape

Possess a High School diploma

Have a valid drivers license

Be a US citizen or legal resident

Be of good moral character

Be willing to work as part of a team

No felony convictions

Be willing to commit many hours to the team

For more information go to: Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue

Complete outreach from the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue via Facebook:

Event by Santa Barbara County Search And Rescue

66 S. San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93110

Duration: 1 hr 30 min

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Opens Recruitment for 2027 Academy

Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR), the all-volunteer, non-profit organization operating under the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, is now recruiting dedicated individuals for its 2027 academy. For over 60 years, SBCSAR has provided critical 24/7 emergency search and rescue services across the county’s 2,550 square miles and beyond, responding to lost hikers, injured adventurers, swiftwater incidents, technical rope rescues, alpine/snow & ice operations, and more.

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue is a professional search and rescue team that responds to emergencies throughout Santa Barbara County in coordination with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. SBCSAR’s highly trained volunteers deliver compassionate, professional assistance in wilderness, urban, and mutual aid scenarios, often in partnership with fire departments, U.S. Forest Service, and other agencies.

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue is seeking individuals who are motivated, reliable, and committed to long-term community service. Membership requires a significant time commitment, beginning with a rigorous academy and continuing throughout a member’s time on the team through training, meetings, and emergency response.

“Being part of SBCSAR is a serious commitment,” said Jason Copus, Recruitment Coordinator for Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue. “Our team trains extensively and responds in challenging environments. Team members gain advanced skills in search techniques, medical response, high-angle rescue, swiftwater operations, human tracking, and more while making a real difference in emergencies. This is not a casual volunteer role. It requires dedication, accountability, and a long-term commitment to serving the community and working as part of a highly disciplined team.”

The 2027 academy is a rigorous six-month program designed to prepare provisional members for the demands of active search and rescue operations. Successful completion of the academy is followed by a one-year probationary period of ongoing training, field experience, and evaluations before full membership.

To apply for the 2027 academy and begin the path to becoming a provisional member, interested individuals must attend one of the upcoming Recruitment Information Meetings. These identical sessions are the required first step: Attendees will learn about team responsibilities, the academy structure, commitment expectations, physical and background requirements, and the full application process. Applications are distributed only at these meetings.

Recruitment Information Meetings (Attend one only – sessions are identical):

Thursday, February 26, 20266:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4, 20266:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, 20269:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location for all meetings:Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue66 S San Antonio RoadSanta Barbara, CA 93110

Requirements include being at least 18 years old, in excellent physical condition, possessing a high school diploma and valid driver’s license, U.S. citizenship or legal residency, and a strong commitment to team-based training and operations. The selection process involves application submission, interview by recruitment board, thorough background checks, polygraph, and interviews conducted with the Sheriff’s Department.

These meetings offer an opportunity to meet current members, ask questions, view equipment, and hear real stories from the field. No prior experience is required—just motivation, fitness, and a desire to help others.

Individuals who are interested in serving their community, working as part of a highly disciplined team, and committing to the demands of search and rescue are encouraged to learn more about the recruitment process and what it means to be a member of Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue. The information meetings provide an opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the expectations, training, and long-term commitment required to be part of the team.

For more information, visit sbcsar.org/join or email join@sbcsar.org.

In case of emergency, always call 911.

Contact:Recruitment CoordinatorSanta Barbara County Search and Rescuejoin@sbcsar.org 

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