Santa Barbara Police investigating stabbing

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Police Department is investigating a stabbing that happened just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

SBPD officers received calls about the stabbing in the 600 block of West Islay Street before taking a 27-year-old victim of the stabbing to Cottage Hospital.

SBPD officers later investigated the incident and found that the victim was intoxicated and had trespassed onto private property.

The 27-year-old became physically aggressive, and the resident used a knife in self-defense. Criminal charges are being referred to the SB County District Attorney’s Office against the 27-year-old man.

SBPD investigators determined the stabbing as an isolated incident and there is no current threat to public safety.

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UCSB beats Grand Canyon behind long-range goal by Bjornsson and late save from Beninga

Mike Klan

PHOENIX, Arizona (KEYT) – The ‘Killer B’s’ of Bjornsson and Beninga stung Grand Canyon as UCSB defeated the Lopes 2-1.

Gauchos midfielder Steinar Bjornsson blasted a rocket past the Lopes keeper in the 72nd minute to snap a 1-1 tie for what proved to be the game-winning goal as UCSB finished up 2-1 on the road trip.

The Gauchos hung for the win on a point-blank save from keeper Owen Beninga in the final minute as UCSB improves to 3-1-2 on the season.

Kyle Standish scored in the 51st minute for the Gauchos first goal. Standish and Bjornsson share the team lead with 3 goals on the season.

UCSB hosts San Diego State on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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Local Republican Reflects on attending Midterm Convention

Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Local Republicans are home from the midterm convention in Texas.

They include the Budget Chair of the California Republican Party brought his baby, Gunnar, to his first National Convention.

The former Carpinteria resident and CPA now lives in Ventura.

Greg Gandrud enjoyed seeing a who’s who of republicans.

“In addition to getting to from president Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance I also got to hear from one of my favorite people RFK Jr., I am really a big fan of making American healthy again,” said Gandrud.

Before leaving his hotel he recalled the final night.

“The arena was just packed last night with patriotic Americans and there were some really emotional moments like when we remembered the 25th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center, the one year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s murder and also when we heard from the Angel Parents whose children have been murdered by people who have been in this country illegally,” said Gandrud.

Republicans left the convention with an assignment.

His son also experienced his first Aquarium in Texas before flying home.

Republicans are now tasked with urging fellow Republicans to vote on Election Day, Nov. 3.

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DP Water Polo wins SB Invitational with dramatic victories in semifinal and final

Mike Klan

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Dos Pueblos High School boys water polo team is clutch!

The Chargers captured their first ever Santa Barbara Invitational championship by winning a last second semifinal game and then prevailing in a wild overtime final.

Semifinal: Dos Pueblos 11, Beckman 10 Freshman Wyatt Warkentin scored the winning goal as time expired to put the Chargers into the championship game.

Head coach Chris Parrish called time out to set up the winning play with an extra attacker and DP executed it to perfection.

Senior Grant Nelson led the Chargers with 6 goals.

Sophomore goalie Koa Zertuche made 7 blocks for the Chargers

DP trailed 7-5 at the half.

Final: Dos Pueblos 17, Laguna Beach 16 (Overtime) Senior Lucas Neushul scored a game-high 9 goals including the game-winner with :52 seconds left in overtime to give the Chargers the championship. Seven of Neushul’s 9 goals came in the fourth quarter and in overtime.

Koa Zertuche made a big block with four seconds left to preserve the win for the Chargers who went 4-0 in the tournament.

Grant Nelson scored 4 goals in the final.

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Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival welcomes beachcombers

Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival is celebrating its 11th year.

Beachcombers are enjoying the entertainment and the sea glass for sale and on display at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

There is entertainment and arts and crafts outside and sea glass inspired jewelry and art inside.

Collectors and artists, alike, consider each piece a treasure

“I have been collecting for about two decades, all along the west coast and now I live in far Northern California, so the beaches I frequent now are mostly in Humboldt County, Del Norte County, Southern Oregon and so I love all nature, so the ocean to the mountains, so my subjects could include ferns, they can include water scenes that are not just ocean, lagoons, I love botanical, so anything in nature is a subject to me to exposure and I just love bringing the joy of what I do to other people and I feel like there is a channeling that goes into each piece everything I make I feel like is for someone that is just yet to discover it,” said Beckie Hobbs of B. Found sea glass.

“Just knowing that is has been tumbled out to sea for so long and makes those beautiful non-clear piece and and anyone can find it if they walk the beaches long enough,” said Gail Pine.

The festival runs through Sunday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

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

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Book Sale benefits Planned Parenthood

Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The 52nd Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is on.

Book lovers are finding their favorite subjects at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.

In addition to books for all ages there are puzzles and games.

Volunteers are on hand to help.

“We love it and I always tell people when they buy books they are actually saving lives at planned parenthood,” said September Bowman.

Bowman was a friend and neighbor of the late book sale’s namesake.

Each day they replenish tables with more books that are collected throughout the year.

For more information visit https://booksale.ppcentralcoast.org

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Paso Robles Police arrest man for assault with a deadly weapon

Caleb Nguyen

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – The Paso Robles Police Department arrested a 149-year-old man after he shot at several people at Larry Moore Park on Friday.

PRPD officers found several people gathered at the park to socialize, ages 17 to 23, later determined to be the victims of the attack.

The 49-year-old shooter fled the scene after firing shots from a handgun in their direction, though none of the people were injured by the shots.

PRPD officers identified the man and found him in an unrelated dispute from the shooting after attempted contact.

PRPD officers then found the handgun involved after arresting the 49-year-old on assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and resisting an officer.

The man is currently being held without bail at the SLO County Jail, and the incident is believed to be isolated without outstanding community threat.

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Santa Maria Police investigate shooting

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a shooting after helping a 34-year-old man to the hospital just past midnight Saturday.

SMPD officers arrived at the 2400 block of North Baldwin and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound.

SMPD officers then contacted people at the scene and found no ongoing threat to the public or additional victims.

This remains an active investigation, and anyone with more information is asked to contact the following number.

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Santa Barbara Police arrest apartment complex burglar

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Police arrested a 19-year-old apartment complex burglar around 5:00 p.m. Friday.

SBPD officers initially tried to arrest the teenager after he tampered with cars at Cliff and Loma Alta Drive around 3:00 a.m. on September 9.

SBPD officers could not find the teenager and further investigation revealed 14 burglarized apartments and two stolen cars.

SBPD officers found multiple items of stolen property and recovered the two stolen cars. Several victims provided statements and identified their stolen items.

SBPD detectives later identified the suspect as a 19-year-old man and obtained an arrest warrant from a judge.

SBPD officers noticed him walking on the sidewalk around 5:00 p.m. Friday and arrested him without incident.

He is being held without bail on multiple burglary, vehicle theft and grand theft charges and those with additional information on the incident are asked to contact the following number.

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Friday Football Focus Week 3 Highlights

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

Segment 1: St. Francis 42, Bishop Diego 7; Santa Barbara 42, Righetti 0; Nipomo 49, Cabrillo 14

Segment 2: Lompoc 48, Pioneer Valley 6; San Marcos 28, Buena 7

Segment 3: Webb 49, Carpinteria 14

Segment 4: Camarillo 34, Ventura 19

Segment 5: More results

Other Games:

Dos Pueblos 35, Village Christian 0

St. Joseph 47, Franklin 0

Ferndale 27, Santa Ynez 0

Arroyo Grande 21, Bullard 17

San Luis Obispo 35, Atascadero 14

Templeton 69, Morro Bay 6

Ridgeview 23, Mission Prep 6

Pacifica 35, Highland 7

Oxnard 30, Del Sol 28 (2OT)

Nordhoff 24, Santa Paula 17

Central Catholic 28, St. Bonaventure 19

Fillmore 62, Grace 34

Notre Dame-Sherman Oaks 48, Oaks Christian 16

Santa Clara 31, Hollywood 6

Simi Valley 28, Spanish Springs (NV) 6

Taft 42, Channel Islands 12

Thursday Scores:

Newbury Park 50, Thousand Oaks 0

Agoura 35, Rio Mesa 7

Saugus 48, Hueneme 7

Westlake 28, Laguna Beach 23

Moorpark 48, West Ranch 7

Oak Park 45, Castaic 21

Calabasas 27, Birmingham 17

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