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Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Applications are open now for Cal Poly’s Bachelor Degree programs, being taught at the Allan Hancock College campus in Santa Maria.

The deadline is approaching, and Business Administration is the newest program.

Its the latest in a string of decisions to make getting a Bachelor’s degree more affordable.

“The Cal Poly Bachelor’s Degree Pathway is for transfer students, those who have completed the first two years of study at Allan Hancock Community College or another community college,” says Cal Poly’s Provost and Executive Director of Academic Affairs, Al Liddicoat.

A Bachelor of Arts program in Sociology was launched in 2024, joining Hancock’s nursing program, a cohort with Channel Islands.

“The first class from that’ll be graduating this year,” says Kevin Walthers, Allan Hancock College’s President.

Applications are now being accepted for those as well as the newest cohort, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

“Next year, Sociology continues and we’ll be adding a business degree on top of that,” says Walthers. “That’ll be just a tremendous value for local students.”

Classes are set to begin here at the Hancock campus in Santa Maria in the fall of 2026, but students will need to submit their applications by December 1st of this year.

“This program is going to, by the time it builds out into four full degrees, we think it’ll easily be 450-500 students a year participating in the program,” says Walthers. “Maybe even more.”

This program allows Allan Hancock students to finish their 4-year degree without having to commute to San Luis Obispo.

Students interested in applying can visit the application page on Allan Hancock College’s website by clicking here.

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Dave Alley

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – There’s a big milestone this year with the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive as Dimes Media celebrates its 10th straight year as a valuable partner with the annual fundraiser.

“Dimes is really prides itself on being a community organization,” said on-air radio personality Shawn Truax, who can be heard most prominently on 95.3 The Beach. “We’re involved in a lot of community activities and events and really like supporting our friends and neighbors, and with this event been going on for as many years as it has, and the amount of people that it helps, it aligns perfectly with everything that we’re about, which is really just making sure that our community is taken care of and we love being a part of it!”

The San Luis Obispo-based company owns and operates several popular Central Coast radio stations including: WiLD 106, 95.3 The Beach, 100.9 The Grade Classic Country Hits, KPIG, and K-News 98.5, and is using its airwaves to offer valuable information about the event.

“We have a wide variety of listeners and a wide variety of stations between our five stations here,” said Truax. “We love the diversity that come together here for Dimes, not only with us here at the radio station, but also to give back and be a part of this community. It’s a very diverse community and we appreciate it and love that so much.”

The News Channel 12 Turkey Drive is set for Thursday, November 20, with all proceeds benefiting thousands of clients with Good Samaritan Shelter in Santa Barbara County and SLO Food Bank in San Luis Obispo County.

“Whenever you have a situation like we have currently where people are food insecure, and they haven’t been before, this is a good thing, especially during the holidays, where we can help them not be so food insecure and put a holiday meal on the table for their family,” said Scott Taylor, The Grade 100.9 radio personality. “It’s going to make you feel good if you can help. Please do and it’s going to help other people down the road. Guaranteed.”

In addition to its on-air promotion over the past several days and weeks, on the final day of the Turkey Drive, Dimes will take part in the event providing a live broadcast from the main drop-off site at the News Channel 3-12 building in Santa Maria.

“It’s very different than being here in the studio,” said Truax. “We’re basically talking to people one on one and to be out there in person, and get to see the people that are in our community, our friends and neighbors, and that are actually taking part in this event, and see the faces and put a name to the faces, it’s just really great to see everyone that is involved in this event.”

For more information, or to donate, visit the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive webpage.

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Travelers at the Santa Barbara Airport continue to watch the arrival and departure boards very closely, hoping to avoid any delays that would change their plans.

Thousands of passengers daily are coming and going. The government shutdown issues have led to restrictions by the Federal Aviation Administration. Santa Barbara Airport officials have posted the latest information on the airport website to assist travelers.   

One passenger, Jim Wacker was already weary Monday morning and said, “I got rebooked. I was already having a raggedy flight arrangement. I got rerouted from Seattle instead of Phoenix and we are going to be rerouted to JFK instead of Newark and my car is  at Newark.   It is going to be a fun day.  I am not arriving until tomorrow morning.”

Saturday alone nationwide, nearly 1500 flights were canceled and more than 5000 were delayed.

A traveler who came in a few days ago was able to get through without delays. Jesse Johnson said, “I came up Friday and I was nervous about it   am I going to get canceled?  I was going to a workshop. “

Efforts are underway to end the government shutdown, but even if that is announced soon it is unclear if all of the schedules can be restaffed quickly.

Many travelers even at small airports were lucky to avoid a delay.

Kimberly King was here for a half-marathon race over the weekend. “On the day that flew here we were on a flight that was kept on the scheduled but   two of the five flights got canceled so  we got lucky.” Temperatures were in the 70’s and she said, “I’m sad  to go home. I mean I wouldn’t mind a delay !”

 One traveler seeing the impacts from the air traffic controllers to the passengers said, “the whole situation is stupid.” Madeline McFeely went on to say, “I’ve been checking for a couple of times then I got a notice from Southwest that I would be leaving on time.”

One passenger ready to go out Tuesday morning found out Monday evening, the plane they would be on was not going to arrive Monday night and they would have to go out later in the week.

Airlines are also in touch with their passengers. Travel experts say non-stop flights are the most reliable during these conditions.  Multiple stop flights can lead to possible delays or flight cancellations.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The recent Beach Boys All-Star Tribute in September is paying off for some local nonprofits.

The tribute charity event led to some big check presentations.

Adams Angels and the Surfrider Foundation received the money raised outside the Granada Theatre.

The nonprofits and their supporters posed for photos with a giant replica check representing $101,075.98 raised during the September concert that looking like a loving reunion.

HECK CHEAdam’s Angels helps the unhoused every week rain or shine and the Surfrider Foundation of Santa Barbara helps beaches stay healthy.

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Healing Portal hosted an early holiday boutique.

Master Healing Practioner Kelle Evans said they wanted to help people welcome in the season.

“Crystals, jewelry, they are all Reiki infused spiritual tools, I mean what a great gift to give someone because it is not only beautiful it is healing and we wanted to be the first ones on your gift giving season to start out the season right,” said Evans, “Because we do need the healing right now, there is a lot of pain, suffering stuck-ness  and people are also starting to discover their spiritual side, so we wanted to help them do that and we do that with these beautiful gifts from the earth.”

Shoppers had a chance to meet small business owners and makers.

They called the sale The Portal of Light.

It included discounts on sage, teas, crystals and jewelry.

The Healing Portal at 290 Maple Ct., Ste 118 also has Crystal Wave Workshop coming up on November 15.

For a link to more information visit https://www.healingportal.net

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Mike Klan

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KEYT) – Mustang sophomore guard Vanessa McManus had the best game of her young collegiate career, scoring a career-high 29 points, but the Cal Poly women’s basketball team came up short against Stanford Sunday afternoon on the road, 90-55.

One game after scoring 24 points in the season-opener against UC Santa Cruz, McManus showed she can also do it against a Power-Four opponent in Stanford. McManus was 11-17 from the field, 3-5 from three, and 4-4 from the free throw line. Freshman forward Charish Thompson scored a season-high 10 points as the other Mustang in double figures.

The Cardinal (3-0) had five players score in double figures, led by Nunu Agara’s 16 points. As a team, Stanford shot 51 percent from the field and outrebounded the Mustangs 39-26.

Cal Poly hung tight with Stanford early before an 11-2 run at the end of the first quarter made it a 15 point game. That escalated in the second quarter as the Mustangs trailed 52-31 at halftime.

Cal Poly’s best quarter was the third as the Mustangs nearly outscored the Cardinal, 21-20 as McManus went for 12 points in the quarter. Stanford then pulled away for good in the fourth quarter.

The Mustangs will play the second of three straight road games next Saturday, Nov. 15 when they head up to the Pacific Northwest to face Seattle University. Tip is set for 1 p.m. on ESPN+.

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Mike Klan

SEATTLE, Washington – (KEYT) – The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball team attended its second away game of the year today, a contest against Seattle University that they won 89-49. The Gauchos defeated the Redhawks in Seattle for the first time ever to close out their opening week 2-1.

The Gauchos had the lead by the get go, but Seattle U was within grasping distance until Zoe Shaw sunk a three-point shot to make the score 16-8 in the fifth minute. They closed out the quarter with a 15 point margin, 25-10. The Gauchos shot 62.5% during the first and collected ten rebounds.

Santa Barbara increased its point budget to 31 after the second, making it to halftime 50-19. Neither team scored for nearly all of the final three minutes, but freshman Chauncey Andersen made a last second three pointer to close out the half.

The third quarter saw the largest Gaucho lead with 43 points at 66-23. The Redhawks proceeded to go on a nine-point scoring run, bringing the lead down to 34 points at the buzzer, 66-32. The Gauchos finished the game 40 points greater than the Redhawks, 89-49.

Shaw had an exceptional game, leading the team in points and tying the team high for rebounds and assists. She bagged a season-high 19 points that included five threes and nabbed seven rebounds and four assists. Olivia Bradley matched the high rebound count with seven and added 14 points of her own along with two blocks.

Zoe Borter counted 18 points and made eight out of 12 basket attempts. She went four for six in the first and three for three in the second. Andersen had 14 points of her own, while Skylar Burke gave four assists. Helena Shum-Koubeck and Valentina Penna made the first points of their collegiate careers. Maddie Naro went three for four and Jessica Grant went two for three on three-point shots.

NEXT UPThe Gauchos return home on Nov. 15 to host Grand Canyon University at 2:00 p.m. in the Thunderdome.

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Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif (KEYT) – A solo driver suffered major injuries after hitting an ambulance on Hollister Ave. just west of Goleta before 7:00 p.m. Sunday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

Ambulance personnel were not injured, and a second ambulance took the solo driver to Cottage Hospital, according to the SBCFD.

Crews closed Hollister until 8:30 p.m. due to debris cleanup and an investigation into the crash, according to the SBCFD.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, according to the SBCFD.

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Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A shooting in Oxnard left a 37-year-old Port Hueneme man critically injured just before 10:00 p.m. Saturday, according to the Oxnard Police Department.

It happened at the 400 block of W. Hueneme Road when OPD officers found the man in a car suffering from life-threatening injuries.

OPD officers helped him immediately and later helped the man to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The investigation remains ongoing and no further information is available, according to the OPD.

Those with more information are asked to contact the OPD website or the following number.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Maria Police Department revealed the identity of a dead motorcyclist following a crash in Santa Maria on Sunday at the 600 block of East Boone Street.

Vincent Hargadon, a 30-year-old man from Santa Maria, died from his injuries after being taken to Marian Regional Medical Center, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.

SMPD officers, alongside the Santa Maria Fire Department and AMR found Hargadon lying in the roadway following the crash.

Crews began life-saving measures on the Hargadon immediately before taking him to the hospital, according to the SMPD.

SMPD officers continue a thorough investigation into what caused the collision, and those with information about the crash are asked to contact the following number.

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