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Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ventura Police arrested a man for robbery and hatchet possession just before 6:30 p.m. Friday near the Bus Depot.

The victim refused to give the robber his headphones and called the VPD after a 19-year-old in dark jeans, a black T-shirt, and a black beanie flashed what appeared to be a revolver at him.

The victim then gave up his headphones, and the robber walked away before being detained about 15 minutes later by VPD officers.

VPD officers identified the robber thanks to the victim and had a hatchet in his possession when VPD officers called him.

VPD officers then took the 19-year-old to the County Jail for charges of robbery and carrying a concealed dirk or dagger.

Those with more information on the case are asked to contact the VPD command center.

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Caleb Nguyen

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – Paso Robles Police officers found the initial suspect in a June 26 bank robbery in Fresno around 9:30 p.m. Friday.

PRPD officers relayed information about the man and Fresno officials helped find and arrest him on suspicion of bank robbery and a post-release community supervision violation.

PRPD officers later took the man back into custody and booked him into the SLO County Jail for the aforementioned violations.

The case remains under investigation and those with information are asked to contact the PRPD.

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Tracy Lehr

LA JOLLA, Calif. (KEYT) The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Pacific Southwest Region, inducted Jeff Martin into the Silver Circle.

The Silver Circle is a prestigious honor roll that recognizes individuals who began their television careers at least 25 years ago and those who have contributed to their community and the NATAS PSW chapter.

Martin plays a central role in the Unity Telethon, Old Spanish Days,  public service announcements and more.

“It took a lot of people in my life to remind me, like Jeff this is a big deal, it is a really big deal, so it is finally sinking in, like wow, wow, and then when you look back at your video and your own history you’re like didn’t we just start doing this and here we are,” said Martin.”

Martin credits his mother for inspiring him to pursue his television career.

He grew up in Montana where he turned his childhood closet into a broadcast studio.

At 17 he told people at a TV station in Missoula that they needed to hire him and they did.

His next stop was an NBC affiliate in Salt Lake City.

For the past 42 years KEYT-TV has been his television home.

Kenny Loggins said he crossed paths with Jeff in 1986 when the Loggins created the Unity Telethon.

“Back then Jeff was just a skinny kid pushing buttons in a production truck, now he produces the whole live TV event, and we have worked together on many live performances over the years, along with my friend Mike McDonald, Olivia Newton-John, Clint Black, Brad Paisley, Jeff Bridges, Rob Lowe, so many more,” said Loggins, “the thing that stands out the most for me is that, like myself, Jeff has a deep sense of care and commitment to the community in every project he touches.”

Martin was among six people honored at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines including two Gold Circle inductees who have made their mark in the industry for 50 years or more.

The Gold Circle inductees include Doug Friedman and Joe Smith.

The other Silver Circle inductees inductees include Luis “Pollo” Aceves, Scott Heath, and Steven Luke.

Former Silver Circle recipients Catherine Garcia emceed the event and former Silver Circle Kent Kay presented the awards along with NATAS PSW President D.J. Summit.

The recognition does not mean Jeff Martin is retiring, he is still going strong behind the scenes.

Congratulations Jeff!

NATAS PSW members are welcome to nominate future recipients.

For more information visit https://natas.psw.org

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It took 18 games but the Santa Barbara Foresters have dropped two games in a row.

The San Diego Waves scored three runs in the eighth inning and pulled out an 8-6 victory.

The Foresters had their 11-game win streak ended on Thursday by the San Luis Obispo Blues 3-1.

Santa Barara is 15-3 on the season and host the Menlo Park Legends on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara High School.

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Alissa Orozco

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The city of Oxnard is now home to a new sweet treat spot, the Cookie Plug!

The cookie shop is known for its California-style bold, colorful, street-style graphics, and of course, their delicious, unique cookies with flavors ranging from cookies and cream, Snooperdoodle, and more!

The business just recently opened up a Oxnard location, and owner/ operator Elias Toma sat down with your News Channel to talk all things sweet.

You can following the Cookie Plug on Instagram, and visit the shop in Oxnard at 1941 N Rose Ave.

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Caleb Nguyen

LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Fire crews found one person dead after a car fell 200 feet over the side of Willow Springs Trail just after 5:00 p.m. Friday.

The single car went over the side of Highway 166 and San Luis, Los Padres National Forest, Santa Maria Fire personnel all helped the SBCFD find the deceased.

An extensive search is ongoing for additional passengers in the car, and Highway 166 is currently reduced to one open lane, according to the SBCFD.

Drivers are advised to use alternate routes or to avoid the area if possible for the safety of both them and emergency crews on scene, according to the SBCFD.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation and more updates will be provided once available to Your News Channel.

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Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that a 16-year-old boy was found guilty of willful, deliberate and premeditated first-degree murder of Davy Glen Pichel.

The killing took place in June 2025 outside of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oxnard while the teen and a second teen boy involved in the murder were both 14 years old, according to the VCDAO.

The second teen in the murder previously pled guilty to first-degree murder in January and received a maximum base term under California state law of seven years in the Secured Youth Treatment Facility.

A church volunteer found Pichel dead outside the church with heavy injuries to his head and face. Pichel also was not fully dressed at the time of his discovery, according to the VCDAO.

Paramedics later arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene before investigators from the Oxnard Police Department took on the case.

Church security video later revealed the two teens approached Pichel sitting next to the church in his wheelchair before beating and stomping him multiple times, according to the VCDAO.

The minor is scheduled for sentencing at the Juvenile Justice Center in Oxnard where he faces a maximum base term of seven years in the Secured Youth Treatment Facility, according to the VCDAO.

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Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of Santa Maria is increasing public access to one of its most popular recreation destinations.

On Saturday, the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will hold a 16th anniversary celebration for Los Flores Ranch Park.

Located eight miles south of the city limits in the Solomon Hills, the 1,778 facility is owned and operation by the City of Santa Maria.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the community event will include family-friendly games, local food vendors, and a solar viewing experience with the Los Flores Ranch Mobile Observatory that features a telescope safely focused on the sun.

During the celebration, the city will also officially announce the trail system located within the park will have increased access beginning immediately.

Starting on Saturday, June 27th, the public will be able use the 24-mile trail system seven days a week.

Previously, the trails were only open from Thursday through Sunday.

“We’re going from four days a week now to seven days a week,” said Dennis Smitherman, Santa Maria Recreation Services Manager. “We surveyed the residents here of Santa Maria during our leisure needs assessment and trails were a top priority for our community,” said Smitherman. “By allowing more space, more time for people to come out and utilize the park, we’re really meeting the needs of the community.”

The city describes the park as a facility that offers the public a rare mix of environmental education, land preservation and recreation, giving residents of a city that exceeds more than 100,000 people in population, a place to get away from the hustle and bustle, but remain close to home.

“It’s a whole different environment out there,” said Smitherman. “It’s interesting dichotomy of the two environments, so we encourage people to get out, enjoy nature, nice quiet atmosphere, have a little exercise and enjoy what’s all of Santa Maria Valley. It’s a beautiful setting. We have this great open space, natural oaks in the environment. You’ll see a variety of wildlife. We encourage people to sunscreen up, take a bottle of water, wear comfortable clothing and really just get out there and enjoy the hike.”

“We surveyed the residents here of Santa Maria during our leisure needs assessment and trails were a top priority for our community,” said Smitherman. “By allowing more space, more time for people to come out and utilize the park, we’re really meeting the needs of the community.”

In addition to hiking, the trails may also be used for mountain biking and horseback riding.

Los Flores Ranch Park summer operating hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with the last entry permitted at 6 p.m.

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Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed charges and issued an arrest warrant for Kyle L. Combs after he secretly recorded nude women at a local gym.

Combs, 40, from Grover Beach, has 12 misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy after a criminal complaint for recording women while they were nude inside tanning booths at an Arroyo Grande gym.

All 12 counts happened between Jul. 12 and Dec. 29 of 2025, involving 12 separate “Jane Doe” victims after an investigation by the Arroyo Grande Police Department.

AGPD officers reviewed secret recordings at the Planet Fitness in Arroyo Grande, and investigators continue working to determine if additional victims were targeted similarly.

State law prohibits using a device to look into an otherwise private area, including tanning booths or dressing rooms, with intent to invade another’s privacy.

Combs’ bail is set at $50,000 and women who used the tanning or red-light rooms at the Arroyo Grande Planet Fitness in 2025 are encouraged to contact the AGPD if they have not yet spoken to investigators.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – ShelterBox is preparing to respond after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving families in urgent need of assistance.

Relief supplies have already been positioned nearby to help speed the response.

Teams are working with partners in the region to assess damage and identify the most pressing needs.

Emergency shelter and other essential aid are expected to be priorities as recovery begins.

The organization aims to support survivors as communities begin rebuilding.

For more information, visit: https://shelterboxusa.org/

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