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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – FIFA watch parties at local bars and businesses happened indoors and out.

Some people watched on movie-sized screen like the screen in the Ventura Harbor.

Others crowded into their favorite bars.

Aqua Beachfront Bar in the Crown Plaza saw a boom in business.

Spain fans seemed to be outnumbered but never gave up hope.

Even the bartenders enjoyed it.

“It has been really good, it has been – bringing everybody together, it brings families together, everybody is really family friendly and I love that we all get together and share the joy of soccer,” said Kat Tafoya.

‘It has been a great game, I really think Spain is going to win and I do think Spain is going to make it,” said Ivan Escobar moments before Spain made the only goal of the match.

Businesses up and down the coast welcomed fans.

Most said it was great for business and that they will miss the sports.

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Dave Alley

FARGO, N.D. (KEYT) – Nipomo High School wrestler Taya Maumausolo Matagi earned a national championship on Saturday with a victory at the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals inside the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.

Competing at 235 pounds in the 16U division, the soon-to-be junior defeated Maycee Hales of Utah 9-4.

Also in the tournament, Maumausolo Matagi’s twin sister Tasi Maumausolo Matagi earned a position on the championship podium with a 7th place finish in the 190 pound 16U division.

With their impressive accomplishments on the national stage, the two sisters each earned All-American status.

Taya Maumausolo Matagi was the lone California wrestler to win an individual title in the 11 different weight classes.

Behind her performance, Team California earned a fifth place finish in the 16U Women’s Team Division.

Earlier this year, the two sisters each captured individual championships to help lead Nipomo to the program’s first ever CIF-Central Section team title.

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Another peaceful protest took place in Ventura on Saturday.

Organizers called it a “good trouble lives on and civil rights rally.”It took place in Ventura by the Ventura County government center..People taking part in the  rally sang and urged people to honk their horns as they drove by.They also called it a civil rights rally as they are concerned about voting rights.This is a weekly rally  that has changing themes .

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Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Pacific Corinthian Youth Foundation is teaching the next generation of sailors.

The Ventura County nonprofit began in 1992.

It still has some openings for the remaining weeks of summer camps in the Channel Islands Harbor.

The sailors get hands on experience on the water and on the PCYC dock.

The Pacifc Corinthian Yacht Club  is also gearing up for the annual McNish Classic Yacht race next Saturday.

For more information email; pcyfsailing@gmail.com

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Wine lovers from far and wide toasted the 23rd California Wine Festival with souvenir glasses.

The festival took place at Chase Palm Park Oceanside on Saturday

Organizers call it the California Wine Festival’s signature event.

It features local wine, cheese, chocolate and BBQ, too.

“The runner up this year is oak and fire and the champion of best tri tip of he 805 is  craft wood fireed catering they don’t even know yet but we re going to announce it to them soon. And we hope everyone will be back next year, same weekend the third weekend in July until i am too old to do it, “said California Wine Festival Executive Director Emily Kaufmann.

“Every year I go to all of them multiple locations and this is my favorite one,” said Adusea Irumundomon, “The scenery the people and of course the wine and yes especially the people they are very friendly here.”

Saturday’s tasting followed an evening event at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Friday night.

The weather made Saturday’s tasting so nice that people didn’t seem to be in a hurry to leave.

For more information visit https://californiawinefestival.com

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) “Anything Goes” is going strong at the Garvin Theatre.

It is The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City Colleges latest production.

The show is known for it music and lyrics by Cole Porter.

It is about a lovesick stowaway and a crew full of sailors, chorus girls, millionaires and more.

There is a matinee on Sunda and  one more weekend to follow .

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

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Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – From tables to chairs, sweaters to toasters – you name it, they can fix it! The Repair Café Santa Barbara returned to the CEC Environmental Hub Saturday for another completely free repair workshop.

Roughly 25-30 volunteers offered up their expertise to help fix another broken items, both big and small. Folks brought in their broken item, and then sat down with volunteers who guided them through the repair process to share pratical skills that can be used in the future.

Organizers say this helps prevent unnecessary waste, and keeps items out of the landfill.

“People are just so grateful that we’re doing this,” said Repair Café organizer, Issac Laris. “We have had amazing experiences fixing all sorts of sentimental items and just feel great about keeping things out of the landfill.”

People got to enjoy free coffee and drinks while they waited for their items. The Repair Café is hosted on a bi-monthly basis, completely free to the community.

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Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A local pet daycare and spa is facing intense community outrage after a young dog drowned in their care. A now-viral TikTok video shows the devastating moments after a local dog owner found out his dog had died at Camp Canine – screaming out, “they killed my dog!”

Comments online allude to previous history of negligence by Camp Canine in the past, and say the facility made no attempts to contact the owner about his dog’s death until he arrived to pick him up.

Your News Channel reached out to the Santa Barbara Police Department who shared that on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers responded to Camp Canine in the 800 block of East Montecito St. They say officers spoke with the pet owners, and interviewed employees at the daycare, but shared no further details of the investigation.

On Saturday, Camp Canine announced via their social media that they would be temporarily suspending their operations, stating:

“A family entrusted us with a cherished member of their family, and they are now living with an unimaginable loss because we failed in our responsibility to keep their dog safe. We are profoundly sorry. Our hearts are with them as they grieve, and we know that no words can lessen the pain they are experiencing.”

The Santa Barbara Police Department say it is investigating the incident with the assistance of the Criminal Investigative Unit and Animal Control Team.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help support cremation and memorial services for Bruce the English Bulldog.

Animal Rescue Team’s Julia Di Sieno said plans are in the work to hold a peaceful protest this Wednesday at 10 a.m. She said participants should leave their dogs at home.

Your News Channel is working on gathering more information, and this article will be update as more information becomes available.

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Alissa Orozco

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – Vandenberg Space Force Base located here on the Central Coast is mourning the loss of one of its own, 23-year-old Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna.

The base says Eneluna passed away on Thursday, July 16th on base when the heavy equipment Eneluna was operating rolled down an embankment. The base says no one else injured, and provided no more details – explaining they are waiting further evaluation by Santa Barbara Coroner’s office and completion of the investigation. 

“Our Vandenberg family is grieving alongside Cedric’s loved ones and his teammates,” said U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, commander of Space Launch Delta 30 and Vandenberg Space Force Base. “He made a lasting impression on his teammates through his character, dedication, and genuine care for others. On behalf of Team Vandenberg, I extend my deepest condolences to Cedric’s family, friends, and fellow Airmen during this incredibly difficult time.”

A Philippines native, Eneluna completed his first duty assignment at Vandenberg on August 2, 2024, and was a member of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Pavements and Equipment Flight. These Airmen perform critical tasks that support “Vandenberg’s launch, test, and range operations.”

“He brought out the best in everyone,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Seth Poulsen, 30th CES commander. “He was always ready to work, always willing to help, and always had a positive attitude. He truly represented what it means to be an Airman.”

Remembered as one of the “Dirt Boyz,” Eneluna was known as someone who served with professionalism, humility, commitment.

No additional information was provided by Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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John Palminteri

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) – At the crack of dawn, crews removed a boat from the Montecito coast where it came ashore this week.

The team from Marborg Industries went out at 5:30 Friday morning at the lowest tide to get to Butterfly Beach from an access point at Santa Barbara’s East Beach.

The county’s policy authorizes the removal of vessels that come ashore if the owner does not salvage it in a timely way.

Marborg works in collaboration with the non profit Heal The Ocean on these emergency responses. This is the second boat in a week to come ashore there.

On Monday another boat was removed. Heavy equipment was used to crush the latest vessel named “Riches to Rags” and haul it out. If it were left there, the tidal flow could cause the boat to break up.

That would send debris and possibly dangerous fluids into the ocean and on to the beach. The work was done in an hour with a hand crew picking up anything that came apart and fell on the sand.

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