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Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Skaters at Ice in Paradise are busy following gold medals in figure skating and men’s and women’s hockey.

The parking lot was full and the public session at the Goleta rink on Sunday was well-attended.

People of all abilities took to the ice with family and friends.

They called the U.S. skaters and hockey players inspiring.

“I think the olympics has inspired some people to come and skate or ski or many different things and like it said in the game people want to be like their favorite players,” said hockey player Nico Detar.

 “The most part I love about skating is you are able to go on ice and go faster than you usually go,” said hockey player Joseph Clay.

Emi Katzenstein took part in a figure skating show before the public session.

“I just love watching it and I get really inspired,” said Katzenstein.

She said her favorite skater in the Olympics was the so-called Quad God.  

Ice in Paradise Guest Services Director Serine Kuglar said they have all kinds of things planned.

 “We have had a lot of people come in and they really like curling so we are going to have that in March,” said Kuglar.

She said people interested in curling can give it a try and perhaps join teams this Spring.

A rink that used to be in Oxnard was turned into condos, so many people drive to Goleta for lessons and competitions.

There are two rinks at Ice in Paradise that stay busy.

For more information visit https://iceinparadise.org

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Six members of the Santa Barbara / Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee are stranded due to criminal activity in several Mexican states.

 Their situation follows the killing of a drug kingpin by the Mexican army.

“El Mencho” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel died during an operation to capture him today.

A pentagon task force played a supporting role . 

It happened in Jalisco, where the cartel is known for trafficking fentanyl to the United States.

Gil Garcia said they had planned to fly home from the Guadalajara Airport on Sunday.

Garcia said they could hear machine gun fire and see helicopters flying overhead about an hour away from where “El Mencho” was captured.

They said burning cars and buses stopped their driver from picking them up.

They have rebooked the flight for Friday, Feb. 27, in hopes the airport will reopen.

Gil Garcia, Marti Correa de Garcia, Maria Garcia, Alicia Baltadano, Mike Hernandez and Angela Cipriano are spending time in a hotel lounge in El Grullo, Jaslisco where they are feeling a sense of camaraderie as they experience what is happening together.

They said they came to El Grullo for a week at a health spa treatment and were happy with the results.

Today they were called by the driver and advised not to go outside where the military is gathering to fight with the cartel.

“We all feel deep concern for friends and relatives in Jaliso; many of which live in our sister city Puerto Vallarta.,” said Garcia.

The U.S. State Department and U.S. Embassy in Mexico has warned U.S. citizens to shelter in place during the ongoing security operations.

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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It’s good to be home.

Dos Pueblos High School alum Kellan Montgomery made his first home start as a member of the UCSB Gauchos and he pitched his hometown team to a 6-2 win and a 3-game sweep over the Portland Pilots.

The Long Beach State transfer Montgomery worked 7 2/3 innings allowing 2 runs, 4 hits and striking out 3.

The Gauchos trailed 1-0 entering the bottom of the seventh inning but graduate transfer Nick Husovsky took over from there.

The Ball State transfer gave the Gauchos a 2-1 lead with a 2-run single in he 7th and then belted a 2-run home run in the 8th inning.

(Nick Husovsky already has 4 home runs on the young season. Entenza Design).

Husovsky also walked three times as UCSB improves to 4-2 on the season.

(AJ Krodel pitched 1 1/3 innings of perfect relief for the save striking out 2. Entenza Design).

UCSB plays at Loyola Marymount on Tuesday, February 24th at 6 p.m.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

CIF Regional Girls Water Polo Championship Division 1: (5) San Marcos at (4) Bishop’s(La Jolla) Tuesday, 5 p.m.

San Marcos is 26-7 on the year and Bishop’s is 21-8. Early in the season San Marcos lost to the Bishop’s 12-10.

The winner plays the winner of (8) Beckman at (1) Oaks Christian.

(Santa Barbara earns Division 2 home game after runner-up finish in CIF-SS D2. Entenza Design).

Division 2: (5) Carlsbad at (4) Santa Barbara Tuesday, 5 p.m.

Carlsbad is 17-11 and the Dons are 26-9.

The winner plays the winner of (Glendora) at (1) La Jolla.

The CIF Regional Girls Water Polo Championships are Saturday, February 28 at Long Beach City College.

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Caleb Nguyen

OCEANO, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews helped an injured ATV rider to the hospital via helicopter following a rollover crash around 6:00 p.m. at the Oceano Dunes on Saturday, according to the CHP.

First responders determined the rider’s injury needed a rapid airlift to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center after the crash, according to the CHP.

The CHP received help from CAL FIRE SLO, CA State Park officials and San Luis Ambulance in the response.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a driver for DUI after a head-on crash at the Elm Street and Donovan Road intersection just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The drunk driver traveled east on Donovan Road before suddenly swerving into the westbound lane and crashing into another car travelling west, according to the SMPD.

First responders helped with minor injuries at the scene and SMPD officers later arrested the drunk driver on DUI charges.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police are looking for new information on two arson incidents at separate apartment complexes just after 2:30 a.m. this morning.

The first arson incident occurred at the Twin Palms Apartments, where SMPD officers assisted in evacuating residents before Santa Maria Fire crews extinguished the fire.

A second potential arson came about an hour later at the St. Clair apartments, where SMPD officers again evacuated residents before SMFD crews put the flames out.

SMPD officers now seek more information or potential leads on the incidents and ask the public to contact either them or the city Fire Department if available.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man died after a solo car crash off West Camino Cielo Road just after 9:30 p.m., according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

Crash technology from the man’s Toyota notified first responders about the crash before crews drove seven miles past the road’s end and found his truck, according to the SBCFD.

The truck went about 300 feet over the side of the road and crews did not find anyone in the car during an initial search, according to the SBCFD.

Crews later found the man dead in steep terrain before a drone operator helped look for additional victims, according to the SBCFD.

SBCFD found no other victims, though the crash remains under investigation. Additional questions on the crash should be directed to the CHP.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a Juan Ortiz Mendoza for DUI charges in a fatal hit-and-run after hitting a pedestrian before midnight at the Bunny Avenue and Blosser Road intersection on Saturday.

First responders tried to revive the 46-year-old Nipomo woman who got hit but ruled her dead at the scene, according to the SMPD.

SMPD officers continued an investigation after Mendoza immediately fled and later found the suspect’s car.

SMPD officers then contacted Mendoza and arrested him on multiple felony charges including DUI. Those with more information on the investigation are asked to call the following number.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Final: La Serna 11, Santa Barbara 5: The Dons scored two goals in the first three minutes of the game but their offense was limited after that by Lancers goalie Diana Ochoa who made 12 saves. La Serna was led on offense by Eliza Soto who scored 4 goals.

The Lancers scored late in the first half to take a 4-3 lead at the break and led 7-5 after three quarters. The Dons did not score in the fourth quarter.

CIF-Open Division Final: Oaks Christian 11, Mater Dei 8: The Lions rallied to make it back-to-back titles with both wins coming against the Monarchs. Mater Dei raced out to a 4-1 lead after one quarter and was up 6-4 at halftime. Oaks Christian dominated the fourth quarter outscoring Mater Dei 4-0 to celebrate another championship.

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