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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Foresters bounced back from their first loss on the year with an emphatic 19-2 thrashing of the Conejo Oaks.

The Foresters banged out 17 hits with Makani Nabarro (Hawai’i) and Marcus Greis (TCU) collecting three hits apiece. Greis knocked in 4 runs for the 5-1 Foresters.

UCSB pitcher Calvin Proskey pitched 5 innings for the Foresters allowing 2 runs and striking out 4.

The Foresters host the MLB Academy Barons on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

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Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – CAL FIRE SLO crews are battling a 200-acre grass fire near Highway 58 in the California Valley.

The fire broke out just past noon, and forward progress stopped around 2:15 p.m., according to CAL FIRE SLO.

Crews reached full containment of the fire at 3:30 p.m. and reported no injuries from the incident, according to CAL FIRE SLO.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation and more information will be provided once available.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) It’s opening weekend for Circus Vargas at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.

The circus is at the Earl Warren Showgrounds is presenting a new show entitled “Masquerade.”

The audience applauded high wire walkers during the early matinee.

On weekends there are 3 shows a day.

Circus Vargas owner and CEO Katya Arata-Quiroga said it is fun for the whole family.

“We have an amazing show you know; motorcycle rider, high wire, jugglers, comedians, it is a 2-hour show, it is fantastic and it is good for the whole family, that is the most important thing, everyone will love Circus Vargas, whether you are two-years-old or 99-years-old,” said Arata-Quiroga

Circus Vargas will be in Santa Barbara through Monday, June 22.

The circus will moves to The Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo from June 26-July 20.

For more information visit https://circusvargas.com

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Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) A ribbon cutting took place for a new Cookie Plug.

This new Cookie Plug is now open at the Rose Shopping Center in Oxnard.

People lined up for Grand Opening giveaways. The line went out the door and around the corner. The business offered some good deals including a buy 4 get 8 free for the opening.

Their best sellers include Purple Haze, Firecracker and Pink Elephant. They also have a variety of Keto Cookies for sale including Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Putter Chocolate Chip.

Customers can order in-person or online for pickup or delivery.

For more information and future deals check out https://cookieplug.com

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT)  Whale watchers on board Island Packers cruises have been spotted blue whales.

Blue whale sightings have happened near Santa Cruz island.

Whale watching cruises depart form the Ventura Harbor at 10 a.m. and return around 4 p.m.

The cruises also include a visit into the Painted Cave on Santa Cruz.

It is one of the largest sea caves in the world.

For more information visit https://www.islandpackers.com

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Luke Cornelison (Arkansas) delivered a game-winning, walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Santa Barbara Foresters to a 6-5 victory over the Academy Barons.

UCSB pitcher AJ Krodel fired four scoreless innings in his first start of the summer for the Foresters who improved to 6-1 on the year.

Krodel struck out 8 batters and allowed just two hits.

Santa Barbara hosts the San Diego Bombers at 2 p.m. at Eddie Mathews Field at Santa Barbara High School.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A car crashed into a tree at the intersection of Shoreline and Loma Alta Drives just past 1:00 p.m. Sunday, according to Santa Barbara Police.

SBPD officers arrived to find four people in the car and helped both the driver and another passenger to Cottage Hospital for further treatment.

It is unknown if the driver was impaired at the time of the accident and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Some people celebrated Flag Day with a protest.

A rally called “Reclaiming Our Flag” took part near the Ventura County Government Center on June 14th.

People made signs, blew bubbles and urged drivers to honk their horns.

“We want folks to know it is everyone’s flag,” said Beth Mansfield of Indivisible Ventura. “This flag represents all of us, so we are here today reclaiming our flag.” 

Organizers also held a food drive to help those in need.

Many of the participants said they show up for peaceful demonstrations every Sunday.

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Boots & Brews Country Music Festival filled Plaza Park in Ventura.

Festival-goers brought out their cowboy hats and boots and listened to country music.

Local breweries and artisan vendors were on site.

Attendees had the chance to take a line dancing class.

Some people called it the perfect way to kick off the summer season.

“The vibes are fantastic, the people are wonderful,” said Katie Gordon.

Performers included country artists Gretchen Wilson, Caiden Wallace and headliner Cole Swindell.

For more information visit https://bootsandbrews.com

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Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local cat lovers may have seen viral videos of Juno The Klepto Kat.

Juno’s social media fame stems from finding things and bringing them home for her two-legged friends.

She has followers around the world and international media outlets have done stories about Juno, too.

Now’s the time for an update.

Juno The Klepto Kat is celebrating her 7th “Kleptoversary” in June.

Juno started collected at age 4 and she is now 11 years young.

Connie Brocato-Geston has a special place in her Carpinteria backyard for all the items Juno has collected over the years.

She has found toys, hats, gloves and a safety vest that had been tossed in a neighbor’s trash bin.

She has even created a work of art out of some of the most colorful items.

Brocato-Geston track her comings and goings with cameras near the patio pet door.

“As of today, with what she brought home today we are at 2,562 things since 2019, and so far, for this year she has collected 218, so, she is a keeper,” said Brocato-Geston

The neighbors know where to go if they are missing something.

She returned gardening gloves to a neighbor who saw Juno carry them away.

And speaking of gardening, the family has an amazing garden grown from cuttings Juno has brought home.

“Recently, I have taken a wagon around the neighborhood and asked if it belongs to them.”

Juno is now teaching a new kitten named Tilly her “Klepto” ways.

“She has brought me a lot of joy, she has brought me a lot of gifts, she has brought so much stuff home, I don’t know what to do with it,” said Brocato-Geston.

They have given some items away to Santa Barbara Humane and they have made donations on Juno’s behalf.

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