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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Police issued a statement after their appearance during an ICE arrest at a Goodwill parking lot on 1505 South Broadway just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

ICE agents were involved in a crash with the suspect who had a warrant for their arrest before SMPD officers arrived on scene.

ICE agents forced their way into the car and arrested the person before a crowd of bystanders. SMPD officers remained to keep the peace during the situation.

The SMPD maintained their policy of non participation in immigration related enforcement according to state law after ICE agents then left taking the arrestee in custody.

The SMPD encourages community members questioning or concerned on ICE activity to contact its public information phone line.

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Caleb Nguyen

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – A 21-year-old man suffered moderate injuries after falling from the Isla Vista Bluffs around 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

SBCFD personnel rescued the man before an ambulance took him to Cottage Hospital.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps sent a statement to Your News Channel in the wake of yet another cliff fall:

“Tragically, there has been another terrifying cliff fall in Isla Vista last night. I am praying for this person’s full recovery. My gratitude goes to the first responders who acted swiftly and with great care. We all feel the pain and trauma of these all-too-common cliff falls. These accidents are preventable; so many community partners are committed to ending them.  In fact, I met with our new Chancellor just yesterday to discuss this very issue. He is in full agreement that we cannot risk one more life.”

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps

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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). –  No. 2 seed UC Irvine edged top-seeded hosts UC Santa Barbara, 2-1, on Friday at Harder Stadium to capture the 2025 Big West Men’s Soccer Championship title. The Anteaters earn The Big West automatic berth into the 2025 NCAA Men’s Soccer Division I Championship field, and will learn their seed and first round opponent on Monday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. on ncaa.com.

UC Irvine took an early lead with a first-half goal and added a decisive second goal in the latter half. UC Santa Barbara attempted a comeback with a score in the second half, but UCI’s defense anchored by Championship Most Valuable Player Nolan DiCenzo, and bolstered by three key saves from goalkeeper Joe O’Shaughnessy, held firm to secure the win.

UC Irvine improves to 11-3-6 overall as the Anteaters claimed their sixth overall Big West Championship title, previously earning the crown in 2008, ’09, ’11, ’13, and ’24.

The match commenced with both UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara showing strong defensive strategies. The Anteaters took the lead in the 26th minute with a goal by Travis Babineau, as the free kick strike was out of reach of Gaucho keeper Owen Beninga.

UCI extended its lead early in the second half with a goal by Hunny Yoo, assisted by Babineau, at the 45:40 mark. The Gauchos responded when Buba Fofanah found the back of the net in the 65th minute, tightening the match to 2-1. Despite several attempts by UC Santa Barbara, including shots from Steinar Bjornsson and Fofanah, UC Irvine’s defense held firm to seal the victory with a 2-1 final tally.

Babineau was influential on both ends of the field, contributing a goal and an assist, while also managing two shots with one on target. Yoo made a decisive impact with a goal from his only shot, which also turned out to be the game-winner.

Fofanah stood out for UCSB, finding the back of the net once and leading the team’s offensive efforts with five shots, two of which were on target. Beninga was a key figure in goal, recording seven saves over the course of the match, demonstrating resilience under pressure. Thomas Noordegraaf also contributed with two shots, both on target, providing additional support in the attacking third.

The Big West also announced its 2025 Men’s Soccer All-Tournament Team below:Travis Babieau, UC IrvineNico Baltazar, Cal PolyOwen Beninga, UC Santa BarbaraSteinar Bjornsson, UC Santa BarbaraNolan DiCenzo, UC Irvine (Championship MVP)Luke Goodman, UC DavisGavin House, UC DavisJackson Miller, Cal PolyIsaac Powell, UC IrvineKaden Standish, UC IrvineBrady Treinen, UC Irvine

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Mike Klan

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KEYT). -Top-ranked Stanford surrendered a goal in the first minute of play on Friday, but responded with a pair of first-half goals, and one within the first minute of the second half, to record a 3-1 victory over Cal Poly in the NCAA Tournament first round from Cagan Stadium.

With the victory, Stanford improves to 17-1-2 on the season, while Cal Poly’s year ends at 10-3-9.

Making good on its first opportunity of the match, Cal Poly mounted an attack down the right flank where Madelyn Dougherty sent a cross in and found the head of Jessie Halladay for her 10th goal of the season just 49 seconds into the match.

Unphased by the early blow, Stanford responded with the equalizer in the seventh minute when Shae Harvey volleyed her shot home from the top of the 18 after Mia Bhuta’s ball in was punched away by Mustangs goalkeeper Shannon Porubski. The goal was Harvey’s fifth of the season.

Returning from injury, junior Joelle Jung contributed what proved to be the game-winner in the 37th minute when she received a pass from Andrea Kitahata and put her shot on frame from 30 yards out and just out of the reach of Porubski. For Jung, the goal was her fourth of the season.

Emerging from the halftime break carrying a 2-1 lead, Stanford quickly added one more on Charlotte Kohler’s 10th of the season just 47 seconds into the second stanza. Eleanor Klinger played a header across the box for Jasmine Aikey, but Porubski was there to make the initial save. The ball trickled out toward the penalty spot and Kohler pounced on the rebound and quickly played it into the back of the net.

Freshman goalkeeper Caroline Birkel was credited with three saves for Stanford, while Porubski tallied seven – with all 10 goalkeeper saves coming in the second half.

The Cardinal will advance to the NCAA second round where it will host No. 8 seed Alabama on Friday at a time to be determined. Fifth-seed BYU will also make the trip to The Farm to play the winner of No. 4 seed UCLA and Pepperdine – a match slated for Saturday at 6 p.m.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). –

Segment One: Arroyo Grande 42, Garces Memorial 29; Redwood 54 San Luis Obspo 0; Templeton 40, Coalinga 14; Liberty 41, Morro Bay 27; Bishop Union 22, Cabrillo 19

Segment Two: Pacifica 28, Bishop Amat 7; Ventura 35, Moorpark 28

Segment Three: Santa Paula 21, Arroyo Valley 14

Other Results:

CIF-Central Section Division 4: Immanuel 32, Nipomo 7

CIF-Southern Section Division 4: Oaks Christian 28, Paraclete 7

CIF-Southern Section Division 6: Agoura 27, Orange Vista 26 (overtime)

CIF-Southern Section Division 7: Saugus 28, Calabasas 27 (overtime)

CIF-Southern Section Division 10: Tahquitz 38, Oak Park 33

CIF-Southern Section Division 12: Grace 41, Yucca Valley 28

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The 76th annual Warren miller movie made a stop in Santa Barbara.

Skiers and snowboarders packed the Lobero Theatre to see “Sno-Ciety.”

They are getting psyched up for the season.

This year’s film takes fans from slopes to the beaches for skiing and surfing,

The late Warren Miller did both.

Warren Miller brand ambassadors say they only show the movie in select locations.

“We are all over, going to So-Cal, it is going to be so much fun, come down, we are going to be showing some surfing in the movie, we are going to have Chris Miller, Warren Miller’s daughter, coming to a bunch of the shows. She is going to bring some of Warren Miller’s old surfboards and we will have a bunch of pictures of him, too, when he was surfing in his prime, it is going to be awesome,” said Max Perkins.

Rain didn’t keep people away.

Members of the Santa Barbara Ski Club were also on hand to tell people about an upcoming trips to Mammoth, Aspen/Snowmass and Crested Butte, Colorado.

For more information visit https://warrenmiller.com and https://wwwsbski.org

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara’s Out of the Box Theatre Company is casting its first deaf actor for a new musical.

The company celebrates its 15th season with Jagged Little Pill.

ASL advocate Joseph Saraceni takes a major role—the first Deaf actor in company history.

American Sign Language will be woven into the performance.

A special ASL-interpreted show is supported by Pro Bono ASL.

“I know I do inspire people but it’s kind of a crazy concept to achieve so it’s been fun I want to inspire other deaf actors and deaf actors have inspired me as well,” said actor Joe Saraceni.

The musical kicks off on Friday, Nov. 14 and continues through the weekend at Center Stage in Santa Barbara.

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Patricia Martellotti

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews are stacking sandbags around empty lots in Camarillo’s Mountain Fire burn zones ahead of tonight’s storm.

They are prioritizing vacant lots to curb runoff and mudflow during the downpour.

Neighbors are hunkering down indoors to ride out the heavy rain.

Some families are weighing whether to evacuate.

“I’m happy that they’re keeping an eye on it. I don’t wanna have a sense of false safety because a couple people have chosen to leave … evacuation warnings makes me think … should I do that,” said resident Shawn Simon of Camarillo.

The rainstorm is expected to hit Southern California for the next several days.

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Since Thursday afternoon impressive rainfall totals have soaked Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast.

The Friday morning totals during the first break in a steady – and at times, very strong rain system – showed Refugio Pass with 5.36 of rain and San Marcos Pass above Goleta with 4.23 inches of rain.    Santa Barbara had 2.64 inches and Carpinteria was at  1.85. In the northern region, Los Alamos had 2.53 inches and Cachuma Lake had a measurement of 3.3 inches.

This falls in line with forecasts of up to six inches of rain by the end of the weekend in some areas and with the preliminary numbers showing high levels already, the final totals will likely exceed predictions.

Several incidents stopped traffic on Highway 101 in the morning commute. They included a rollover in Summerland in the southbound lanes around Evans Ave. Northbound at Turnpike a crash into the center divider snarled traffic on the very busy drive as well going the other direction.

Several city streets were waterlogged making driving challenging on Gutierrez St near Olive St., Yanonali St. in the Funk Zone and Cabrillo Boulevard where palm trees were coming apart.

Mission creek which has been backed up with sand for months, blew out and the flow was strong from the mountains to the ocean.  It has also put mounds of debris along the coast.

Some visitors who did not expect the rain were strolling with umbrellas but wearing shorts. Some just had on t-shirts. Many came out during a mid-morning weather break to go up and down Stearns Wharf to see the impacts of the waves, the ocean surge and the frolicking birds in their new ponds.

The area was a new stop off for a large flock of pelicans.

One couple from Los Angeles strolled Stearns Wharf under an umbrella during a drizzle. Cherrie Laris was wearing a long coat and said, “I come out here a lot, so I like it. I wish it was sunny just because he’s visiting, so I wanted him to see sunny California, but that’s okay. We’re still enjoying.”

Caitlin Carabello said her drive up from the south was slow and they made sure to get to Santa Barbara safely. With light rain came a change. “Let’s walk around. Be cozy. That’s what this type of weather is for.”

Even seeing clouds over head, Tarek Hassoun said, ” I expected a sunny day. Unfortunately, we didn’t get what we expected. It’s fine for a walk.”

On the beach with his service dog Kylo, Rueben Montijo said they slept in his vehicle last night. Even with the pounding rain he was able to deal with it. “It was pretty good, it was pretty loud.  We ended up going to sleep after awhile.” The unsheltered resident said, it helped to have his dog with him.

Mission Creek was dry for months but not anymore. It was moving and blew out the sand barrier at the waterfront. As it emptied, so did some accumulated trash that was strewn across the area by the currents.

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Jarrod Zinn

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – Day one of the three-day Surfing For Hope competition had to be cancelled due to high surf at Pismo Beach today.

Surfing For Hope is a non-profit dedicated to easing the difficulty of cancer, using benefits yielded from surfing and ocean life.

A rain storm passed through the central coast last night.

It’s expected to return in force later tonight and stick around for the weekend.

Surfing For Hope competition organizers say the resulting high surf at Pismo Beach fully consumed the sand of the beach in the early hours this morning.

A few early surfers had significant difficulty navigating the waves, and when a couple broken boards washed up on the shore, they knew they had to cancel the day.

 Surfing For Hope will be back as planned Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine.

“This is the third year in a row we’ve been we’ve had to cancel one of the three days because of large surf, and we’re going to be able to cram it into two days,” says Andy Mckay, Surfing For Hope’s associate director. “It’s not ideal, but we’re going to do our best to pull it off. We have a lot of rain coming tomorrow, but the surfers don’t care. They’re already wet. As long as it’s not lightning, we’re going to run through Saturday and hopefully Sunday.”

In Santa Maria, the storm is putting a damper on weekend activities.

The Santa Barbara Humane Society’s Santa Maria car show has been cancelled due to the rain in the weekend’s forecast.

But it’s not all doom and gloom.

Since the sun is shining warmly for the day, locals and tourists have been out enjoying the beach air before the storm returns.

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