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Patricia Martellotti

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Art lovers have a new reason to head to Carpinteria this weekend.

Gerrie Shapiro is returning to the spotlight with her first exhibition in 20 years at Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art.

The gallery, co-owned by Bonnie Rubenstein and Irene Chan, will host an opening reception Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., giving visitors a chance to meet the artist and view her contemporary works.

The exhibit runs through April 5.

Regular gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Private showings are also available by appointment Monday through Friday by calling 805-576-6152.

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Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Ryan Tayman smashed a grand slam for the second straight game as Cal Poly erased an early 4-run deficit to beat Cal State Bakersfield 8-4.

The Mustangs have won 6 consecutive games and improve to 4-0 in the Big West and 10-7 overall.

Tayman, who belted a grand slam on Tuesday in their win versus Fresno State, hit another salami in the bottom of the second inning to put Cal Poly up 5-4. Casey Murray Jr. followed with a home run as well as the back-to-back home runs gave the Mustangs a 6-4 lead.

Tayman finished with 6 RBI on three hits while Murray Jr. drove in 2 runs,

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Mike Klan

DAVIS, Calif. (KEYT) – UCSB ace Jackson Flora shined on the road as the Gauchos match a program record with their 13th straight win blanking UC Davis 4-0.

Flora, who is expected to be a high first round selection in this summer’s MLB Draft, pitched 7 1/3 innings of 2-hit shutout ball, striking out 11 and walking just one. He is now 5-0 on the year and lowered his ERA to a microscopic 1.15 on the season.

The Gauchos (14-2, 4-0 in Big West) collected 11 hits which included a 2-run double by Nick Husovsky in the fifth inning.

(Husovsky celebrates after driving in a pair of runs. UCSB Athletics)

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police are investigating a fatal car crash involving a pedestrian at the Fesler and Broadway intersection.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a 30-year-old woman pushing her 1-year-old child in a stroller tried crossing Broadway on the west side of the intersection, according to the SMPD.

An 18-year-old Santa Maria driver then stopped in the eastbound number two lane, attempting a right turn before hitting both the mother and child, according to the SMPD.

The child died from major injuries at Marian Regional Medical Center, and the mother’s full extent of condition is unknown after her own major injuries in the crash, according to the SMPD.

The driver cooperated in the investigation and drugs and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash at this time, according to the SMPD.

The investigation remains ongoing and Your News Channel will have more information on the crash as it becomes available.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) – First responders are on the scene of a small helicopter crash at the Santa Ynez Airport.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department said one person in the crash is being taken to the hospital for minor injuries after the crash happened just after 5:00 p.m..

The crash is temporarily shutting down the Santa Ynez airport and more information on the crash will be provided as it becomes available to Your News Channel.

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Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara community is mourning the loss of a real Western patriarch, Josiah “Si” Jenkins.

His namesake son, Josiah Jenkins, confirmed word his father’s death to Your News Channel and shared a prepared obituary that stated Si passed away peacefully at Cottage Hospital “after a long fulfilling life.”

Courtesy: John Palminteri/KEYT

Si was a fourth generation Santa Barbaran and was among the last real cowboys on our coast.

He was also known for his commitment to the horse community through Jedlicka’s Saddlery.

“He started his career at Jedlicka’s in 1946 as a sweep out boy. He progressed up the chain ofcommand to become manager in the 1960’s and owner in the 1970’s,” the family shared.

The business, which still operates today in Los Olivos, is one of the oldest Western apparel shops in California.

Si was affiliated with numerous boards, associations and, riding groups over the decades, including lifetime member of Santa Barbara County Riding Club. And, he served as a member and past president of Santa Barbara Trail Riders since 1958 and served over 18 years on the board of the 19th District Agricultural Association (Earl Warren Showgrounds).

That last mention came as an appointment by then-Governor Ronald Reagan under the Division of Fairs and Expositions.

Si was instrumental in the Fiesta Stock Horse Show and Rodeo. In 2013 he and Karen, his wife of 65 years, were honored as the image on that year’s poster for Old Spanish Days. That same year, Josiah served as El Presidente.

Josiah “Si” Jenkins was 92-years-old.

The family added, that donation’s in Si’s memory can be made to the:

Santa Barbara Carriage Museum or Rancheros Visitadores Memorial FundP O Box 1587 P O Box 1859Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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Mike Klan

HENDERSON, Nevada. (KEYT) – One-and-done!

Both UCSB men’s and women’s basketball teams plus the Cal Poly men’s hoopers all lost in the first round of the Big West Championships.

Sports Director Mike Klan has a recap in the video.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

San Marcos 3, Dos Pueblos 2: Matteo Burdick led Royals with 20 kills. Ben Wotogbe had 11 kills for Chargers

Santa Barbara 3, Rio Mesa 0: Kristian Dybdahl tallied 13 kills for Dons.

Ventura 3, Buena 1: Fletcher Duffey and Aidan McMeekin each had 13 kills for Cougars.

Oxnard 3, Pacifica 0: Caiden Aguilar: 9 kills for Yellowjackets.

Bishop Diego 3, Del Sol 2: Nico DeRosa totaled 18 kills for Cardinals.

Carpinteria 3, Channel Islands 1: Cole Rowbottom had 15 kills for Warriors.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Emergency crews helped after a three-car crash on Miramonte Drive in Santa Barbara just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Your News Channel arrived to find a black Porsche convertible near a curb, a white car that had hit a tree blocking the sidewalk, and another white Honda in the middle of the road.

Both the Santa Barbara City Fire and Police Departments had personnel on scene alongside an AMR unit.

There is no current update on any injuries and more information will be provided as it becomes available to Your News Channel.

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Dave Alley

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A significant stretch of hot weather has arrived this week to the Central Coast, with temperatures expected to be close to or rise above record numbers for this time of year.

Still, even as thermometers soar this week, local fire agencies are indicating the risk of wildfire will remain relatively safe.

“In San Luis Obispo County, we have had a pretty robust grass growth crop this season,” said Luke Bourgault, San Luis Obispo County Fire Department/CAL FIRE Battalion Chief. “Due to that seasonal rainfall that we have had, the live fuel moisture of the vegetation, the grasses and brush remain relatively high, creating a low risk for wildfire.”

Bourgault added another helping factor is the lack of severe fire conditions that can dramatically increase the odds for a wildfire to start.

“The Central Coast this week is looking to be up into the high double digits, but so far there’s no potential for any type of Red Flag Warnings as of yet, but we will have some windier and warmer conditions through the week,” said Bourgault. “Although the wildfire risk is low, the heat wave this week is going to bring some associated dangers such as heat injury, so be careful when you’re outside engaging in outdoor activities and chores. We heads up for heat injury.”

With the lack of increase in fire risk, Bourgault noted staffing levels will remain at normal levels and fire crews will use the time to prepare for the future.

“This period of the year, CAL FIRE is typically engaging in fire preparedness exercises and activities, beginning to look at hiring and up staffing as the season progresses and preparing our crews and equipment for fire season,” said Bourgault. “The mid-term outlook between now and June, for fire seasons, you’re going to see a drying trend in the vegetation and that’s going to continue into May, late May and into June before we’ll see some wildfire activity at that time.”

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