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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It was unlike anything most people in Santa Barbara had ever seen in November. Strong, intense and damaging rain for several days.

Saturday night during a massive downpour, furniture in downtown Santa Barbara was pushed down the street and pedestrians were jumping waves on State Street and Anacapa Street.

Several blocks were overwhelmed and water was above the curbs and, in some cases, getting inside into smaller parked vehicles.   

It is unknown how many businesses were impacted by the water cascading down the street when it went over the sidewalks and towards front doors.

The National Weather Service says rainfall totals in the Santa Barbara area has been recorded as high as 13 inches.

This is radically different than the normal month of November.

Cars were swamped at the intersection of Cota Street and Salsipuedes Street Saturday during a driving rain. Several were pulled out or pushed out by Good Samaritans and the Santa Barbara Police officers who responded.     

That intersection was barricaded off but some drivers got through. The smaller vehicles were overwhelmed by the water and stalled out.

At Santa Barbara City College, the lower parking lot by the football stadium was filling with water from a drain pipe that brought in a fast moving stream.  

In Montecito, one resident said, “I live Montecito Creek and we have that experience of being impacted so we get worried – especially Saturday night,” said Jeff Slaff. “We had a lot of water around our house, everything else is good we haven’t had any flooding or anything.”

Large trees were down in the San Roque neighborhood, on upper La Cumbre, off Ontare, on Torino Street and on Elm and Dorrance in Carpinteria.         

It continued with trees down along East Beach by the volleyball courts and Modoc road at Ferrara Way. Public works crews were busy with barricades and the Forestry division was out with chain saws to chop up the branches.

The National Weather Service says much of the moisture is being pulled in by a circulating low pressure system picking up a long stream of rain clouds coming up from the Pacific Ocean out towards Hawaii.

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Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A local bridge project is holding up well under historic and unusual rainfall this time of year.

The De La Vina Bridge Over Mission Creek Replacement Project is being tested for the first time with back-to-back storms and heavy runoff.

Behind the green fencing and idle earthmovers, Mission Creek is flowing fast through its newly widened banks and beefier abutment walls, thanks to ongoing and extensive excavation work.

City officials said they spent more than a week preparing for forecasted rain. The two year long project will widen the bridge, originally built in 1915, and more than double the creek’s flow capacity in anticipation of 25 year storms.

The series of more than three significant storms is expected to delay the expansion project for an unknown period of time, including pouring and completing the channel walls downstream — that can’t be done until the weather cooperates.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — The holiday season is taking on new meaning this year as local organizations encourage families to talk about something often left unsaid: their future healthcare wishes.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and Hospice of Santa Barbara are teaming up to prompt residents to start advance care planning — the process of deciding and documenting what kind of medical care they want if they become unable to speak for themselves.

The campaign offers free bilingual appointments with witnessing and notary services, helping residents complete their healthcare directives with ease and confidence.

Organizers say the holidays provide a natural setting for these conversations because families are already coming together.

“End-of-life conversations can be difficult, but they can also bring comfort and clarity,” said representatives from the participating agencies. “Planning ahead allows families to focus on love and connection rather than uncertainty.”

One Santa Barbara resident who took part in the program said a serious car accident prompted her to complete her advance care plan.

She now encourages others to do the same, calling it “a gift of peace of mind” for herself and her loved ones.

Community organizers hope this seasonal push reframes advance care planning as an act of compassion — one that turns holiday tables into spaces for understanding, preparation, and care.

Those interested in learning more about the MyCare document or scheduling an appointment can reach out to Hospice of Santa Barbara for individual or group consultations.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Police issued a statement after their appearance during an ICE arrest at a Goodwill parking lot on 1505 South Broadway just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

ICE agents were involved in a crash with the suspect who had a warrant for their arrest before SMPD officers arrived on scene.

ICE agents forced their way into the car and arrested the person before a crowd of bystanders. SMPD officers remained to keep the peace during the situation.

The SMPD maintained their policy of non participation in immigration related enforcement according to state law after ICE agents then left taking the arrestee in custody.

The SMPD encourages community members questioning or concerned on ICE activity to contact its public information phone line.

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Caleb Nguyen

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – A 21-year-old man suffered moderate injuries after falling from the Isla Vista Bluffs around 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

SBCFD personnel rescued the man before an ambulance took him to Cottage Hospital.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps sent a statement to Your News Channel in the wake of yet another cliff fall:

“Tragically, there has been another terrifying cliff fall in Isla Vista last night. I am praying for this person’s full recovery. My gratitude goes to the first responders who acted swiftly and with great care. We all feel the pain and trauma of these all-too-common cliff falls. These accidents are preventable; so many community partners are committed to ending them.  In fact, I met with our new Chancellor just yesterday to discuss this very issue. He is in full agreement that we cannot risk one more life.”

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps

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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). –  No. 2 seed UC Irvine edged top-seeded hosts UC Santa Barbara, 2-1, on Friday at Harder Stadium to capture the 2025 Big West Men’s Soccer Championship title. The Anteaters earn The Big West automatic berth into the 2025 NCAA Men’s Soccer Division I Championship field, and will learn their seed and first round opponent on Monday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. on ncaa.com.

UC Irvine took an early lead with a first-half goal and added a decisive second goal in the latter half. UC Santa Barbara attempted a comeback with a score in the second half, but UCI’s defense anchored by Championship Most Valuable Player Nolan DiCenzo, and bolstered by three key saves from goalkeeper Joe O’Shaughnessy, held firm to secure the win.

UC Irvine improves to 11-3-6 overall as the Anteaters claimed their sixth overall Big West Championship title, previously earning the crown in 2008, ’09, ’11, ’13, and ’24.

The match commenced with both UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara showing strong defensive strategies. The Anteaters took the lead in the 26th minute with a goal by Travis Babineau, as the free kick strike was out of reach of Gaucho keeper Owen Beninga.

UCI extended its lead early in the second half with a goal by Hunny Yoo, assisted by Babineau, at the 45:40 mark. The Gauchos responded when Buba Fofanah found the back of the net in the 65th minute, tightening the match to 2-1. Despite several attempts by UC Santa Barbara, including shots from Steinar Bjornsson and Fofanah, UC Irvine’s defense held firm to seal the victory with a 2-1 final tally.

Babineau was influential on both ends of the field, contributing a goal and an assist, while also managing two shots with one on target. Yoo made a decisive impact with a goal from his only shot, which also turned out to be the game-winner.

Fofanah stood out for UCSB, finding the back of the net once and leading the team’s offensive efforts with five shots, two of which were on target. Beninga was a key figure in goal, recording seven saves over the course of the match, demonstrating resilience under pressure. Thomas Noordegraaf also contributed with two shots, both on target, providing additional support in the attacking third.

The Big West also announced its 2025 Men’s Soccer All-Tournament Team below:Travis Babieau, UC IrvineNico Baltazar, Cal PolyOwen Beninga, UC Santa BarbaraSteinar Bjornsson, UC Santa BarbaraNolan DiCenzo, UC Irvine (Championship MVP)Luke Goodman, UC DavisGavin House, UC DavisJackson Miller, Cal PolyIsaac Powell, UC IrvineKaden Standish, UC IrvineBrady Treinen, UC Irvine

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Mike Klan

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KEYT). -Top-ranked Stanford surrendered a goal in the first minute of play on Friday, but responded with a pair of first-half goals, and one within the first minute of the second half, to record a 3-1 victory over Cal Poly in the NCAA Tournament first round from Cagan Stadium.

With the victory, Stanford improves to 17-1-2 on the season, while Cal Poly’s year ends at 10-3-9.

Making good on its first opportunity of the match, Cal Poly mounted an attack down the right flank where Madelyn Dougherty sent a cross in and found the head of Jessie Halladay for her 10th goal of the season just 49 seconds into the match.

Unphased by the early blow, Stanford responded with the equalizer in the seventh minute when Shae Harvey volleyed her shot home from the top of the 18 after Mia Bhuta’s ball in was punched away by Mustangs goalkeeper Shannon Porubski. The goal was Harvey’s fifth of the season.

Returning from injury, junior Joelle Jung contributed what proved to be the game-winner in the 37th minute when she received a pass from Andrea Kitahata and put her shot on frame from 30 yards out and just out of the reach of Porubski. For Jung, the goal was her fourth of the season.

Emerging from the halftime break carrying a 2-1 lead, Stanford quickly added one more on Charlotte Kohler’s 10th of the season just 47 seconds into the second stanza. Eleanor Klinger played a header across the box for Jasmine Aikey, but Porubski was there to make the initial save. The ball trickled out toward the penalty spot and Kohler pounced on the rebound and quickly played it into the back of the net.

Freshman goalkeeper Caroline Birkel was credited with three saves for Stanford, while Porubski tallied seven – with all 10 goalkeeper saves coming in the second half.

The Cardinal will advance to the NCAA second round where it will host No. 8 seed Alabama on Friday at a time to be determined. Fifth-seed BYU will also make the trip to The Farm to play the winner of No. 4 seed UCLA and Pepperdine – a match slated for Saturday at 6 p.m.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). –

Segment One: Arroyo Grande 42, Garces Memorial 29; Redwood 54 San Luis Obspo 0; Templeton 40, Coalinga 14; Liberty 41, Morro Bay 27; Bishop Union 22, Cabrillo 19

Segment Two: Pacifica 28, Bishop Amat 7; Ventura 35, Moorpark 28

Segment Three: Santa Paula 21, Arroyo Valley 14

Other Results:

CIF-Central Section Division 4: Immanuel 32, Nipomo 7

CIF-Southern Section Division 4: Oaks Christian 28, Paraclete 7

CIF-Southern Section Division 6: Agoura 27, Orange Vista 26 (overtime)

CIF-Southern Section Division 7: Saugus 28, Calabasas 27 (overtime)

CIF-Southern Section Division 10: Tahquitz 38, Oak Park 33

CIF-Southern Section Division 12: Grace 41, Yucca Valley 28

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The 76th annual Warren miller movie made a stop in Santa Barbara.

Skiers and snowboarders packed the Lobero Theatre to see “Sno-Ciety.”

They are getting psyched up for the season.

This year’s film takes fans from slopes to the beaches for skiing and surfing,

The late Warren Miller did both.

Warren Miller brand ambassadors say they only show the movie in select locations.

“We are all over, going to So-Cal, it is going to be so much fun, come down, we are going to be showing some surfing in the movie, we are going to have Chris Miller, Warren Miller’s daughter, coming to a bunch of the shows. She is going to bring some of Warren Miller’s old surfboards and we will have a bunch of pictures of him, too, when he was surfing in his prime, it is going to be awesome,” said Max Perkins.

Rain didn’t keep people away.

Members of the Santa Barbara Ski Club were also on hand to tell people about an upcoming trips to Mammoth, Aspen/Snowmass and Crested Butte, Colorado.

For more information visit https://warrenmiller.com and https://wwwsbski.org

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara’s Out of the Box Theatre Company is casting its first deaf actor for a new musical.

The company celebrates its 15th season with Jagged Little Pill.

ASL advocate Joseph Saraceni takes a major role—the first Deaf actor in company history.

American Sign Language will be woven into the performance.

A special ASL-interpreted show is supported by Pro Bono ASL.

“I know I do inspire people but it’s kind of a crazy concept to achieve so it’s been fun I want to inspire other deaf actors and deaf actors have inspired me as well,” said actor Joe Saraceni.

The musical kicks off on Friday, Nov. 14 and continues through the weekend at Center Stage in Santa Barbara.

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