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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – San Marcos takes over sole possession of second place in the Channel League with a hard-fought 43-41 win over Oxnard. Senior Koji Hefner scored a team-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Royals extend their win streak to 5 games.

San Marcos led 42-32 after a Hefner three-pointer with just over 3:30 left in the game. Oxnard immediately went on a 9-0 run to pull within one point highlighted by a 4-point play by Jayden Angell with just 34 seconds remaining.

Hefner made a free throw with 17 seconds left to put the Royals up by two. Oxnard never got up a final shot and Hefner knocked away a last second pass as time ran out.

Mikey Duran-Morales led Oxnard with a game-high 21 points.

(The Royals are 8-2 in the Channel League. Entenza Design).

Santa Barbara 71, Buena 34: Brent Sharpton and Kashton Ridgell each scored 11 points for Channel-League leading Santa Barbara. The Dons are 9-1 in league.

Ventura 71, Pacifica 60

Rio Mesa 52, Dos Pueblos 37

Santa Ynez 71, Lompoc 43: Lucas Ollenburger had 14 points for the Pirates.

St. Bonaventure 63, Cate 33: Adam Ayala scored a career-high 28 points and had 12 rebounds for the Seraphs.

Santa Paula 71, Foothill Tech 63: David Alvarez tallied 25 points for the Cardinals.

Moorpark 90, Simi Valley 70: Logan Stotts scored 30 points for the Musketeers.

Thousand Oaks 55, Oaks Christian 52

Calabasas 58, Westlake 48

Camarillo 62, Royal 49

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Caleb Nguyen

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – One man died and two other people needed medical attention after a crash in Camarillo near Adolfo Road and Calleguas Creek just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

The single car involved crashed into a light pole then into a tree before medical personnel treated a teenage girl for her injuries and another 37-year-old man for his own injuries, according to the VCSO.

The 37-year-old who had major injuries, sadly died from his ailments on Friday after the initial crash on Jan. 21, according to the VCSO.

Next of kin notification is pending by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. Those who saw the crash are asked to contact the following number.

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Caleb Nguyen

GAVIOTA, Calif. (KEYT) – One person needed an ambulance after crashing into a tree on Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina just after 4:00 p.m. Friday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The driver needed transport to Cottage Hospital for moderate injuries after their van went off-road into a tree, according to the SBCFD.

Crews remain on the scene of the crash as of 6:00 p.m. and no lanes of the 101 are closed, according to the SBCFD.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Alissa Orozco

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – Locals and tourists are in luck – Santa Ynez Valley’s Restaurant Weeks has returned and so has their great deals on food and wine.

Shelby Sim from Visit Santa Ynez Valley visited the Morning News to preview everything the Valley has to offer. The President and CEO says the event runs through the 31st, and is a yearly tradition.

“It gives everybody an opportunity to come out and try, you know, we have over 30 restaurants participating,” said Sim. “We have five Michelin restaurants in the Santa Ynez Valley, and they are all participating, so it’s an opportunity for everybody to go out and try things that they may not be able to try any other time.” 

A full list of wineries and restaurants of all different cuisines and price ranges are participating in the event, offering something for everyone.

If that wasn’t tempting enough, hotels throughout the Santa Ynez Valley will have their own special offer now through the end of March.

Anyone who books two nights, Sunday through Thursday in the Valley, will receive a $100 bill. Sims says he hopes the incentive will get more people out the Valley during a not so crowded time.

For more information on Restaurant Weeks and hotel information, visit SYV.com

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 65-year-old incarcerated man, held for elder abuse charges, died after being found unresponsive in his cell Thursday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Custody staff did normal 15-minute interval checks when the man did not respond from his single cell around 4:00 p.m. Thursday, according to the SBCSO.

Firefighters and medics took the man to a local area hospital, where he suffered cardiac arrest and could not be resuscitated, according to the SBCSO.

First responders ruled the man dead at the hospital just after 11:00 p.m. Thursday and a preliminary investigation indicates natural causes as the result, according to the SBCSO.

The man’s next court hearing was scheduled for Feb. 11, and a full death investigation is underway for an official cause and manner of death, according to the SBCSO.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Demolition at Santa Barbara City College’s Physical Education and Athletics building is almost complete and remains on schedule, clearing the way for the next phase of construction.

Chris Renbarger, SBCC Vice President of Business Services, says the project is progressing smoothly and the college is ready to move forward once demolition wraps up.

The story will also highlight an SBCC athlete who trains on the campus track, showing how students continue to stay active and improve their health even amid construction.

With demolition nearing its end, the college is looking ahead to upgraded athletic facilities that will benefit both students and the wider campus community.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta held a press conference Friday morning at Dockweiler State beach in Los Angeles county to announce legal action being taken against the Trump Administration.

This is California’s 55th lawsuit against the administration fighting to regain control of two onshore pipelines that reside in the state, starting in Santa Barbara County and ending in Kern County – one of which caused the disastrous 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

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Dave Alley

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Adventist Health recently announced Sierra Vista hospital in San Luis Obispo will soon undergo a $220 million expansion project.

The non-profit organization, which acquired Sierra Vista hospital, along with Twin Cities hospital in Templeton in 2024, described the upcoming project as one of the most significant healthcare investments ever made in San Luis Obispo County.

Now known officially Adventist Health Sierra Vista, the well-known hospital has been in operation since first opening its doors to the community on On Dec. 7, 1959.

In the future, the expansion project will dramatically upgrade the 66-year-old facility with a number of planned improvements, including a new emergency department and trauma center, new operating and procedure rooms to support expanded services, new labor and delivery and postpartum units, new intensive care unit, remodeled inpatient rooms designed to enhance comfort, healing and the overall patient experience.

“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to the Central Coast,” Ryan Ashlock, President of Adventist Health Central Coast Network said in a statement. “From the beginning, we recognized that this community expects more from its healthcare providers — and that earning trust matters. This project ensures families can access the care they need in facilities that reflect the level of care already being delivered here.”

According to Adventist Health, project planning is already underway, with a targeted groundbreaking and the start of construction anticipated in 2028.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – After three seasons as head coach of the UCSB women’s volleyball team, Matt Jones has taken an associate head coaching position at USC.

In his first season leading UCSB Jones was the Big West Coach of the Year in 2023, guiding the Gauchos to a league title at 17-1 and an NCAA Tournament berth.

This past season the Gauchos tied for second in the Big West with a 14-4 league mark.

(Jones finished with an overall record of 64-30 in his three seasons as head coach of UCSB. Entenza Design).

The search for a new Gauchos head coach is underway.

Prior to Jones leaving, the Gauchos did lose standout Eva Travis who transferred to Wisconsin.

The outside hitter was All-Big West Second Team this past season after claiming Big West Freshman of the Year honors in 2024.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

High School Girls Basketball:

Ventura 69, Pacifica 21: Kai Staniland poured in 24 points for the Cougars who are 10-0 in the Channel League.

Dos Pueblos 60, Rio Mesa 49 (2OT): Carly Letendre scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for DP.

San Marcos 52, Oxnard 24: Lily Ruvalcaba had 18 points for the Royals.

Buena 49, Santa Barbara 18: Presley Bosch scored 10 points for Bulldogs.

High School Girls Soccer:

Buena 3, Dos Pueblos 2: Tatiana Padilla scored a goal and had 2 assists for the Bulldogs who lead Channel League at 7-0-4.

San Marcos 1, Rio Mesa 0: Zeina Matni scored for Royals.

Santa Barbara 3, Pacifica 1: Paloma Valenzuela, Sofia Lopez and Lanaya Solis scored goals for the Dons.

Oxnard 1, Ventura 0: Ashley Herrera scored the lone goal of the match.

Laguna Blanca 4, Santa Clara 0: Elle Harris scored 2 goals for the Owls.

Coastal Christian 2, Bishop Diego 1

Thacher 3, St. Bonaventure 2

Grace 3, Cate 1: Scarlett Angel had a hat trick for the Lancers.

High School Boys Soccer:

Pacifica 3, Santa Barbara 0: Francisco Hernandez scored two goals for the Tritons who lead the Channel League at 8-2.

San Marcos 3, Rio Mesa 1: Ricky Olivo scored two goals for the Royals.

Dos Pueblos 3, Buena 3: Owen Ribbens tallied two goals for DP.

Ventura 1, Oxnard 0: Steven Mayorga had the lone goal of the match.

High School Girls Water Polo:

San Marcos 9, Long Beach Wilson 8: Jade Pattison scored 4 goals as the Royals won on the first day of the Elite 8 Tournament in Newport Beach.

Dos Pueblos 19, Rio Mesa 7: 10 different Chargers scored goals led by MacKenzie Beard scoring her first three varsity goals.

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