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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Gauchos rallied for revenge.

#11 UCSB won the final two sets to upset fifth-ranked UC Irvine 3-2 (16-25, 25-23, 18-25, 25-17, 17-15).

It is the Gauchos third top-ten win of the season and first victory over UC Irvine since 2022.

The Gauchos had just lost to the Anteaters earlier in the week in four sets in Irvine.

George Bruening had a match-high 20 kills for UCSB while Riggs Guy added 14.

With the win UCSB 10-7 overall and 2-1 in the Big West while Irvine sees their record go to 13-3 and 1-1 in league.

(Dos Pueblos High School graduate Micah Goss had 7 kills and 5 blocks in his return to the area. Entenza Design).

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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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