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Jarrod Zinn

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) – Guadalupe’s historic Royal Theater is in for a royal makeover, which will get its start before this year comes to a close.

The Royal Theater has stood in downtown Guadalupe for 85 years, having historically shown films that catered to both the Japanese and Hispanic communities, as well as some mainstream content during the 1980s and 1990s.

After a remodel in the late nineties, it closed and has been unused ever since.

In 2001 it was designated a National Historic Place, awaiting the city’s long-planned revitalization project.

Now in 2025, hands have been shaken and a contract has been signed with PreCon Industries, Inc.

A formal groundbreaking ceremony is set for december.

“We have about 12 different restaurants in town,” says Ariston D. Julian, Mayor Of Guadalupe. “The buildings were built in the early 1900s. So we do not want to destroy the nature of what we have in the downtown area. We’re looking forward to making sure that this community is thriving based on what we have here with the Royal Theater.”

While this is a big green light for the Royal, a capital campaign is underway to fill a $2 million budget shortfall.

City leaders hope to be finished with the revitalization and ready to reopen its doors in the spring of 2027.

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Mike Klan

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) –  Sophomore forward Jacob Cofie scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead USC to a 94-64 season-opening win over Cal Poly on Monday night.

Cofie went 9 of 12 from the field, hit his only 3-point attempt and was 4 of 4 at the line. Both Ezra Ausar and Rodney Rice scored 21 points, and Auburn-transfer Chad Baker-Mazara had 12 points and seven boards despite a 2 of 10 night from the floor.

After leading 37-31 at halftime, USC broke the game open with a 17-4 run fueled by Cofie’s inside play and Rice’s shooting. The Trojans outscored Cal Poly 57-33 after the break, forced 22 turnovers and finished with 11 blocks and 24 assists.

Peter Bandelj led Cal Poly with 13 points and eight rebounds, while Hamad Mousa and Guzman Vasilic each scored 12. The Mustangs shot 33.3% from the field and 27.3% from the 3-point line (9 of 33) while making 7 of 12 free throws.

USC’s largest lead reached 31 points near the end of the second half.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). –

Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athlete of the Week Awards:

Oyin Opawumi: Cate girls volleyball:

Opawumi had 29 kills and 15 digs in a CIF-SS D7 quarterfinal win; 27 kills and 29 digs in a CIF-SS D7 semifinal win

Owen Abbott: Dos Pueblos cross country:

Abbott won the Santa Barbara County Championships in a time of 15:10.9 to also lead the Chargers to a team victory.

Maddie Kollock was named the Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award winner for Cate High School.

Kollock plays volleyball and water polo but really stars in swimming as she is part of the school-record 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams. Kollock demonstrated great leadership ability by drawing all of her teammates in according to athletic director Wade Ransom. “Maddie is just one of those kids that does things right, she does them the right way. She’s on time, she leads by example, she’s kind, she’s enthusiastic and she’s welcoming to teammates all while being a pretty fierce competitor.”

Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table Athlete of the Week:

Emma Fields: Orcutt Academy tennis: She won two playoff matches in both singles and doubles.

Noah Barthel: Lompoc cross country: He finished second in the Santa Barbara County Championships with a time of 15:41.82 seconds

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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). – After a slow first quarter the UCSB women’s basketball team pulled away and easily beat NCAA Division II school Cal State Monterey Bay 80-44 in the Gauchos season opener.

UCSB led just five points after the first quarter but dominated the rest of the way.

Head Coach Renee Jimenez was satisfied with the Gauchos’ showing, but still believes the team has incredible potential to reach throughout the remainder of the season.

“Overall, a long way to go. I like where we’re headed in terms of style of play and freedom,” Jimenez said. “And being able to space the floor and have five guys on the perimeter.”

It took the Gauchos some time to find their footing. Monterey Bay led for a moment in the first while the Gauchos calibrated. But, they had the whole game to prove themselves, and prove themselves they did. They clicked in the final minutes of the quarter to finish it 19-14. Zoe Shaw and Zoe Borter both went three for three in the first, with Shaw including a three pointer in her count.

In the second, the Gauchos tore ahead. They made it to the half ahead by nearly 20 at 44-28. The team coordinated their effort to get points on the board, and it was during the second that freshman Ava Rawlins got her first collegiate basket.

The Gauchos reached their 20 point lead less than a minute into the second half. Olivia Bradley brought it about after tossing a layup and two free throws before the clock struck 9:00.

The game staggered for the next several minutes, with the score only budging six points in five minutes. A couple of driving layups were made, but it was Jessica Grant that got the Gauchos back in their groove. They proceeded to get a 30 point lead in the third after Grant nailed her fourth three pointer of the game. The Blue and Gold left the third quarter at 64-32.

The 40 point lead came in the fourth. Bojana Radnjic drilled a pass to Bradley, who shot a three to make it 76-36.

Bradley had a breakout game, as she achieved a career-high 19 points. She was excellent on the court, shooting 77.8% and making seven of nine attempts. She led the team in points and also performed a career-high 4 steals.

Zoe Borter followed suit with 16 points, and she and Chauncey Andersen led the team in rebounds with six each. Zoe Shaw stunned during her first game with the Gauchos, logging five assists to go along with her seven points. Grant only shot from the three and made five of her seven attempts.

NEXT UPThe Gauchos have two more games this week, beginning with a trip south to No. 3 UCLA. They’ll take on the Bruins on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. Next, the Gauchos will head to Seattle University to take on the Redhawks on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Bicycle lights are being given out to cyclists in need of lights while supplies last.

Move Santa Barbara County brought back “Iluminando La Noche” or Light Up The Night this week.

It’s a five day event.

Organizers gave out 100 pairs of bike lights on Milpas on Monday night and another 100 on State Street on Tuesday.

On the Westside Wednesday volunteers and Move staff ran out of lights in about an hour.

They move on to Carpinteria and Isla Vista on Thursday and Goleta on Friday.

The giveaways start around 5 p.m.

Cyclists riding near San Andres and Micheltorena on Wednesday evening had them installed on the spot.

Program Director Barry Remis said the events are intended to help cyclists be more visible during the long winter nights.

Vanessa Garcia could see the giveaway from her house.

“My mom was saying they are giving out free bike light and said you should get light for your sister,” Garcia, ” she is going to be safe when she rides her bike.”

Daniel Muñoz saw the giveaway as he rode across the Micheltorena St. bridge.

“I ride to work, to school and everywhere and the beach for exercise,” said Muñoz.

They also share information about their Bici Centro, the DIY or do-it-yourself bike repair shop on 434 Olive St. in Santa Barbara.

Miles Curtis is the Bici Centro shop manager. Curtis said everyone needs to have lights at night especially bicycle commuters.

Hannah Rose is the Move Education Coordinator.

She wore her late grandmother’s bicycle earrings as she put lights on bikes.

Rose also takes bike safety lessons to schools.

The California Highway Patrol is planning a similar giveaway in Isla Vista around the holidays, but officers are still working with UCSB students on a date.

Everyone wants cyclists to be visible to drivers and lights will lead the way.

You will find more information about this weeks event visit https:movesbcounty.org

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Alissa Orozco

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released a recap report of law enforcement activity in Isla Vista both for Halloween weekend and the weekend prior.

The Sheriff’s office says they encountered more crowds and activity during the weekend prior to Halloween, saying “many partygoers appeared to shift their plans and celebrate the weekend before Halloween in an effort to avoid the outdoor festival ordinance’s restrictions.”

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol enforced a noise ordinance for the community of Isla Vista from Oct. 26th to Nov. 4th and parking was restricted in nearby streets in Goleta neighborhoods – limiting large-scale Halloween celebration.

The strict curfew brought Halloween activities and crowds a week early, but the Sheriff’s office says “operations remained manageable due to visible patrol presence, proactive enforcement, and strong collaboration among agencies.”

Throughout both weekends, the following was reported:

Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26
Friday, October 31 to Sunday, November 2

Arrests
17
1

Citations
80
11

“We anticipated that Halloween activity would begin earlier this year, and we responded with staffing levels that allowed us to meet the ebb and flow of crowds on both weekends. Our deputies, along with our law enforcement partners, worked proactively to keep Isla Vista safe, and we will continue evaluating staffing needs for future high-activity weekends,” reported Lieutenant Joe Schmidt.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office worked with the University of California Police Department, Santa Barbara County Fire, and other public safety partners throughout both weekends.

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Caleb Nguyen

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives provided a new map and photo in their search for Melodee Buzzard.

SBCSO detectives began investigating Melodee and her mother, Ashlee, on Oct. 14 at their Lompoc residence after a prolonged absence from school.

Investigators only got to speak with Ashlee, who had no verifiable explanation for Melodee’s absence from school and remains uncooperative in confirming Melodee’s location or her well-being, according to the SBCSO.

Detectives confirmed Ashlee left California on Oct. 7 in a white 2024 Chevy Malibu bearing a California license plate, according to the SBCSO.

Detectives also believe Ashlee and Melodee travelled as far as Nebraska and had a return that included Kansas, according to the SBCSO.

Investigators also believe a New York license plate that Ashlee began using Oct. 8 did not belong to the car or Ashlee and that the false or switched plate was for avoiding detection, according to the SBCSO.

Ashlee later returned the Malibu to its rental agency in Lompoc with its original California license plate, according to the SBCSO.

Detectives now confirm that Melodee was last seen via video surveillance on Oct. 9 near the Colorado-Utah border on a return route, and law enforcement is now trying to fill gaps in the timeline, according to the SBCSO.

Law enforcement agencies in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California are all reaching out to members of their communities for further details on the case, according to the SBCSO.

Investigators believe the Malibu traveled through the following areas on or around Oct. 9:

Green River, Utah

Panguitch, Utah

Northwest Arizona

Primm, Nevada

Rancho Cucamonga, California

The following map shows the route of the car’s stops on Oct. 9 and 10, and SBCSO detectives encourage communities to share relevant information or check surveillance:

Courtesy: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

Investigators also shared surveillance images from the Lompoc rental car dealership on Oct. 7, with both Ashlee and Melodee wearing wigs in the photos, according to the SBCSO.

Melodee is described as a 9-year-old girl, standing four feet, six inches tall, 60 pounds with brown curly hair and brown eyes, according to the SBCSO.

Detectives will continue providing updates as they become available, and those with information on Melodee’s whereabouts are asked to contact the SBCSO detective line, the anonymous tip line, and visit its website.

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Below is a press release from The City of Goleta regarding the delayed opening of a Splash Pad at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park

GOLETA, Calif. – The City of Goleta would like to update the community on the status of the Splash Pad at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park in Old Town. The City anticipated opening in 2025 but during recent testing and inspection, equipment failures were identified and, as a result, the facility does not meet the City’s safety and quality standards required to open at this time. Staff and the contractors have been working for months to address the deficiencies.

“We understand how disappointing this news is for our residents,” said JoAnne Plummer, Director of Neighborhood Services. “The Splash Pad has been one of our most anticipated park improvements, and our community has been waiting patiently. While we are eager to open this facility to the public, the City is committed to taking the time needed to ensure the safety, reliability and long-term performance of the project.”

City staff and contractors have diligently worked towards completing the Splash Pad installation but continue to run into persistent mechanical and operational challenges. The City is actively working closely with the contractor and equipment manufacturer to identify and resolve the root causes of the malfunctions. Once the technical issues are resolved, the City is optimistic it will be able to open the splash pad. An updated timeline will be announced as soon as repairs and verification testing are complete.

The original design of Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, which opened on March 30, 2019, envisioned a splash pad. At that time, a splash pad could not be constructed due to water restrictions associated with the prolonged, multi-year drought. As the water restrictions were lifted, the City of Goleta moved forward with design and construction of the splash pad. The project broke ground on June 13, 2023, and delivery of the project to the public has been delayed by construction issues, supply chain challenges, and now mechanical and operational deficiencies.

“We deeply appreciate the community’s patience and understanding through this process,” added Plummer. “We look forward to celebrating the opening together soon and delivering a feature that will bring joy to residents for many summers to come.”

For ongoing updates about the splash pad project, please visit our website at www.cityofgoleta.org/splashpad.

Traducción al español:

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – La ciudad de Goleta desea actualizar a la comunidad sobre el estado de la plataforma de chapoteo en e; Parque del Vecindario Jonny D. Wallis en Old Town. La ciudad anticipó la apertura en 2025, pero durante las pruebas e inspecciones recientes, se identificaron fallas en los equipos y, como resultado, la instalación no cumple con los estándares de seguridad y calidad de la ciudad requeridos para abrir en este momento. El personal y los contratistas han estado trabajando durante meses para abordar las deficiencias.

“Entendemos lo decepcionante que es esta noticia para nuestros residentes”, dijo JoAnne Plummer, Directora de Servicios Vecinales. “La plataforma de chapoteo ha sido una de nuestras mejoras más esperadas en el parque, y nuestra comunidad ha estado esperando pacientemente. Si bien estamos ansiosos por abrir esta instalación al público, la Ciudad se compromete a tomarse el tiempo necesario para garantizar la seguridad, confiabilidad y rendimiento a largo plazo del proyecto”.

El personal y los contratistas de la ciudad han trabajado diligentemente para completar la instalación de la Plataforma de Chapoteo, pero continúan enfrentándose a desafíos mecánicos y operativos persistentes. La Ciudad está trabajando activamente en estrecha colaboración con el contratista y el fabricante del equipo para identificar y resolver las causas fundamentales de las fallas de funcionamiento. Una vez que se resuelvan los problemas técnicos, la ciudad es optimista de que podrá abrir la plataforma de chapoteo. Se anunciará un cronograma actualizado tan pronto como se completen las reparaciones y las pruebas de verificación.

El diseño original del Parque Jonny D. Wallis, que se inauguró el 30 de marzo de 2019, preveía una plataforma de chapoteo. En ese momento, no se pudo construir una plataforma de chapoteo debido a las restricciones de agua asociadas con la prolongada sequía de varios años. A medida que se levantaron las restricciones de agua, la ciudad de Goleta avanzó con el diseño y la construcción del chapoteo. El proyecto comenzó el 13 de junio de 2023 y la entrega del proyecto al público se ha retrasado por problemas de construcción, desafíos en la cadena de suministro y ahora deficiencias mecánicas y operativas.

“Apreciamos profundamente la paciencia y la comprensión de la comunidad a través de este proceso”, agregó Plummer. “Esperamos celebrar la apertura juntos pronto y ofrecer una función que traerá alegría a los residentes durante muchos veranos”.

Para obtener actualizaciones continuas sobre el proyecto de la plataforma de chapoteo, por favor visite nuestro sitio web en www.cityofgoleta.org/splashpad.

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Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A garbage truck caught fire at the intersection of S. Patterson Ave. and More Ranch Road in Goleta just after 1:40 p.m., according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

Fire crews knocked the fire down about 30 minutes later but both lanes are blocked due to hot spots around the area, according to the SBCFD.

The truck operator dumped the burning garbage into the roadway, closing S. Patterson in both directions, according to the SBCFD.

Marborg is sending a second garbage truck and heavy equipment for debris removal ,and the fire’s cause remains under investigation.

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Alissa Orozco

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – Several weapons, including a stolen .357 magnum revolver, was recovered Saturday night in Isla Vista.

Just after midnight on November 1st, Sheriff’s deputies approached a group of five juveniles and one adult at the beach access point near the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive. The juveniles were detained for violating the county’s nighttime curfew.

During the investigations, one of the detainees – a 16-year-old male – allowed officers to search his backpack. Inside, several fixed-blade knives were found. The discovery lead to a probable cause search of the juvenile, in which a loaded .357 magnum revolver was found in his pants pocket.

The firearm was confirmed to have been stolen out of Arizona.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office says the juvenile in possession of the revolver has been arrested and booked in Juvenile Hall. The remaining minors were cited and released to their parents.

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