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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Former California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who is celebrating Hanukkah, shared her reaction to the deadly shootings in Australia.

“When you allow people filled with hate, rage, and ignorance to access firearms they certainly can and will continue to act out and destroy the lives of innocent people. We know in Australia, that this was an act of antisemitism, we know that 15 people have lost their lives at a time when we celebrate a wonderful holiday of happiness and thanks that is filled with family and children,” said Jackson. “This is inexcusable and actions need to be taken to stop this kind of hatred, to stop this lack of understanding to stop this cruelty.”

Jackson also spoke out against the shooting at Brown University.

She urged lawmakers to make a commitment to take action to end this kind of violence in the nation and the world.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Parade of Lights took place on Sunday night with displays of all kinds and a firework show.

Dozens of illuminated boats took part for prizes, including one that looked like a green dinosaur.

People lined the waterfront to enjoy the 39th annual event. Boats moved in a line along the coast and when they motored back to their slips people got a closer look.

A fireworks show followed the Parade of Lights.

The reflection of the fireworks could be seen on the water in the harbor.

About five minutes into the show people with a view of the coast could see a spectacular fireworks finale.

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Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Boat owners and yacht clubs went all out for the 59th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday night in the Channel Islands Harbor.

The Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club may have stolen the show with a Merry Kissmas band onboard a big red yacht.

The band played as they toured the harbor.

Electric boats, sailboats, and the Scarlett Belle Paddle Wheel Boat took part.

For more information visit https://wwwchannelislandsharbor.org

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Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The annual Santa-to-the-Sea course is known for being flat, fast, and festive.

Runners began the half marathon at the Santa, which was moved decades ago from Carpinteria to Nyland Acres, and finished by the sea in the Channel Islands Harbor. There was also a 5K, 1K, Diaper Dash and costume contest.

Everyone was asked to bring a toy or make a donation for families in need.

The Port of Hueneme presented the race for its 18th year, bringing thousands of finishers every year. This year, some crossed the finish line for the first time.

Ryan Ramirez was thrilled to finish strong.

“It was challenging, but fun. I am so glad I did it, I think everyone should do something that challenges them especially going into the new year and I am so glad I did it,” said Ramirez.

Families lined the course cheering their loved ones on. People took photos with their medals after crossing the finish line.

Runners also enjoyed a free pancake breakfast and had a chance to shop for souvenirs, but the medals alone make great Christmas tree ornaments.

Runners, joggers, and others are welcome to sign up to run or volunteer for next year’s race at https://santatothesea.com

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

High School Boys Basketball:

San Marcos 74, Righetti 33: Koji Hefner had 19 points for Royals

Oaks Christian 57, Foothill 46

Pacifica 44, Agoura 33

Buena 54, Foothill 53

St. Bonaventure 71, Amino Robinson 20

Moorpark 80, Van Nuys 34

Thacher 59, Santa Clara 57

High School Girls Basketball:

Oak Park 67, Dos Pueblos 29: Carly Letendre scored 14 points for Chargers.

Ventura 58, Chaminade 36: Kai Staniland 23 points for Cougars

Oxnard 58, Moorpark 15: Gia Angell 17 points for Yellowjackets

Thousand Oaks 52, Orcutt Academy 47

St. Bonaventure 53, Newbury Park: 40 Sophia Fernandez 23 points for Seraphs

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Mike Klan

ST. GEORGE, Utah. (KEYT) – The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball team defeated Utah Tech today to earn a 9-1 start to their 2025-26 season – the best 10-game opening record in the program’s history.

The last team to come close to a 9-1 opening slate was the 1987-88 squad who went 8-2.

FROM HEAD COACH RENEE JIMENEZ”Right now, we’re really proud of the way this group has started the season. A milestone like this doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a credit to the players’ commitment to our culture, their belief in one another, and the respect of the standard that has been built here over time,” Jimenez said. “This program has a long, storied tradition of success in women’s basketball, and our team understands they’re not just playing for this season, but for players who came before them and wore the Gaucho uniform. They’re honoring that legacy while writing their own chapter, and that’s been so special to watch.”

HOW IT HAPPENEDThe teams spent the first period grappling for the lead. When they found themselves tied at 15-15, the Gauchos pulled out ahead with a deep three-pointer by Zoe Borter. The Trailblazers scored no more points that quarter, while the Gauchos made seven. Santa Barbara was off to an early headstart at 22-15.

The second saw a ten-point Gaucho lead at 36-26 before the Trailblazers traversed their way back to 32. Nonetheless, Santa Barbara was still ahead by the half at 36-32.

The Gauchos stayed in winning position through the third, taking it 51-43. They had a ten-point buffer at multiple points, funded primarily by a series of driving layups.

Utah Tech came close to vengeance in the fourth quarter, when the Trailblazers equalized the score at 61-61. They returned from a 10-point deficit over a seven-minute campaign, threatening to take the lead the Gauchos had sheltered for the entire game. Borter lasered another three to put Santa Barbara ahead 64-61, then neither team scored for two minutes. Four last-minute free throws by the Gauchos guaranteed their win, which they took 68-65.

Jessica Grant led the way to the Gauchos’ win, blazing a season-high 16 points and making four three-pointers. Both Borter and Zoe Shaw notched 13 points, while Olivia Bradley sank 11. Bradley had a game-high three blocks and led the team in assists alongside Maddie Naro, with both players providing four.

It was rebounds abound for the Gauchos, as four players made six each and the team totaled 40 to secure the second-highest count in the stat for the season.

UP NEXTThe Gauchos’ final game of 2025 will be back at home, taking place on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:00 p.m. versus Eastern Washington.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARABARA, Calif. (KEYT) – San Marcos lost a semifinal heartbreaker in overtime to The Bishop’s 12-10 but bounced back to beat Valhalla 14-8 in the third place game at the Villa Park Tournament.

Mater Dei cruised to the title with a 12-4 victory over The Bishop’s in the championship game.

Dos Pueblos lost to Long Beach Wilson 15-7 but the Chargers claimed seventh place by beating Los Alamitos 11-10.

The Chargers rallied from down two goals in the final quarter.

Dev Wigo led the way with 5 goals and goalie Reagan Mack registered 11 blocks with her final one coming on Los Al’s final possession.

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Mike Klan

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KEYT) – UCSB managed just 15 first half points and never threatened in a 68-53 loss to future Big West opponent Utah Valley.

The game was played at the Delta Center in the Salt Lake Slam.

Colin Smith was the lone Gauchos player to reach double-digit points finishing with 10.

Zion Sensley added 8 points and 10 rebounds.

One positive was forward Koat Keat Tong made his season-debut and he scored 6 points with 4 rebounds in 11 minutes of action.

The Gauchos were shorthanded playing without injured starters Jason Fontenet II and Miro Little.

The Wolverines were led by Hayden Welling who scored 18 points off the bench.

Both teams are now 8-3 on the year.

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Mike Klan

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (KEYT) – Nobody is perfect.

The Pacifica Tritons brought a 15-0 record into the CIF-State Division 1-A Championship game but they leave with another painful loss.

Central East of Fresno erupted for 21 points in the fourth quarter and beat Pacficia 42-28 to win their second state title in program history.

Pacifica leaves Saddleback College with the runner-up trophy for the second straight year having lost last season to Grant in the D2-AA title game.

The Tritons jumped out to a 7-0 lead on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Lee to Tyler Stewart who made a terrific catch in the back of the end zone wrestling the ball away from a defender.

The Bengals tied the game early in the second quarter on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jelani Dippel to star receiver Bayon Harris. The junior had 11 catches for 175 yards in this title game and finished the year with 26 touchdowns.

Central East took the lead late in the half on the first of three touchdowns from Arizona-bound running back Brandon Smith.

Pacifica opened the second half with a touchdown scoring drive as junior star Isaiah Phelps scored on a short touchdown run to tie the game at 14.

Smith scored from the wildcat formation from 4-yards out with 4:03 left in the third quarter to give the Bengals a 21-14 lead.

It was a wild fourth quarter as the two teams combined to score 5 touchdowns.

Dippel connected with Kevin Cooks for a 38-yard touchdown to give the Bengals a two-score lead at 28-14.

Pacifica answered 32 seconds later as Lee found Alijah Royster who raced 74-yards before being tackled inside the 5-yard line.

Phelps scored from 4-yards out to cut the deficit to 28-21 with 10:20 to play.

Central East created a strip-sack on Lee and recovered the fumble on the Tritons 18-yard line.

Two plays later Dippel ran for a 4-yard touchdown to push the lead to 35-21 with 7:55 remaining.

Once again Pacifica responded quickly as Lee found Royster for a 12-yard touchdown and the Tritons trailed 35-28 with 6:25 left.

But on 4th and 3 on their own side of the field, the Bengals not only went for the first down but they threw deep and Dippel completed a 25-yard pass to Cal-commit EJ Morgan who made a spectacular catch with just over 4 minutes to play.

Smith got the hat trick running his third touchdown in from Brandon Smith from 15-yards out giving the Bengals the final margin of victory 42-28. He ended up with 144 rushing yards.

Lee finished with 317 passing yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions plus a lost fumble.

Phelps rushed for 127 yards with two touchdowns and on defense he had a sack and 10 tackles.

Pacifica finishes the season 15-1

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – ‘Tis the season for boat parades.

But unlike other boat parades along the Central Coast, the Parade of Lights in Ventura is the only one that runs for two nights.

The parade with the “Let it Glow” theme filled Ventura Harbor Village on Friday and Saturday night.

Most people enjoyed the show from the harbor sidewalk or from restaurants with water-front views, including The Greek and Petit Cafe.

Others rode on sailboats, yachts, outriggers, electric boars or rented pedal boats – including some that looked like swans covered in lights.

The two-day event also featured a carnival on the lawn and fireworks following the parade each night at 8 p.m.

The harbor is also hosting a Holiday Caroling Cruise through Dec. 23rd and the upcoming Santa paddles on Saturday Dec. 20th at 11 a.m.

For more information visit https://venturaharborvillage.com

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