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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Police Activities League in Santa Barbara did an outreach to the Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club this week and is coming away with more mentors and tutors.

Known as the PAL program, the non profit creates positive life opportunities for young people.It is not funded by the city and funds are raised by the community to pay for activities and career opportunity events.Police officers also work with the kids both on and off the job Including going on field trips with them.The Young Professionals were introduced to the program to help with events going forward.

PAL Executive Director Judie Lugo said, “We have a 100 percent graduation rate. It is a big deal for us right now. School just started. So around this time, we have youth that have gotten behind. I can tell you right now, every youth that has come to PAL is not behind on homework. They have all completed their assignments and passing their classes..”

The PAL program is also getting set for the annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event for kids.And for the holidays there will be a dinner and gifts for all the members and their families.PAL is also supported by the city Parks and Recreation Department and has its headquarters on Chapala and Victoria street downtown.

The Santa Barbara Young Professionals meet monthly for networking and social outreach, and at each session, a local non profit makes a presentation.

There will also be a holiday gala in December.

For more information go to: Police Activities League or Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club.

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Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – History is set to take flight this weekend in the Santa Maria Valley during the annual Planes of Fame Airfest.

The two-day event will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Maria Airport, featuring dozens of historic and modern aircraft on display both on the ground and in the sky.

“AirFest is an opportunity to be completely immersed in aviation for a weekend,” said Lindy Linebaugh, AirFest marketing coordinator. “We have everything. Of course, we have lots of flying, but we have STEM exhibits. We have community partners. We even have vintage military vehicles on display this weekend. It is a chance to come out, bring the family, enjoy some great fun, and watch these incredible historic airplanes take flight.”

The aircraft represent the evolution of aviation, ranging from planes from the early days of flight to state-of-the-art modern aircraft.

“Something special about this show is we truly have something for everyone,” said Linebaugh. “This year, we have over 25 historic aircraft out on the ramp, everything from the early age of aviation, so biplanes all the way to the jet age. We have an F-86. We have T-33s. There is something for everyone. I’ve been around to many airshows around the country and there is not a collection like this anywhere.”

Many of the planes will take to the skies during the weekend, with several performing flight demonstrations and aerobatic maneuvers.

The air show will provide spectators a chance to see some of America’s most historic and famous aircraft in action while learning more about the history of aviation.

“It is very special to see all of these aircraft take flight,” said Linebaugh. “It’s a very unique thing that Planes of Fame AirFest has to offer the community. A lot of the aircraft will be on static display. That means that people will be able to come check them out up close and personal, and then they will also be able to watch them fly during the air show later on in the day, so we have the best of both worlds with most of our aircraft. Of course, we have our incredible lineup of performers that you can find on our website at CentralCoastAirFest.com, but everything, almost everything will be taking flight at some point this weekend.”

The Planes of Fame Airfest runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are available for the event, and children 11 and under are admitted free.

For more information about Planes of Fame AirFest, or to purchase tickets, click here to visit the event’s official website.

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Dave Alley

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – Central Coast history will come alive this weekend in Nipomo during the annual Dana Adobe Heritage Day.

The event will take place Saturday at the Dana Adobe, a California State Historical Landmark, giving visitors an opportunity to step back in time and learn more about the history, culture and traditions of early Nipomo and 19th-century coastal California.

Heritage Day will feature live historical reenactments, demonstrations and guided tours of the historic site.

“We try to get a lot of living historians that reenact the era, which is the late Rancho period and early California from about 1840 to about 1860,” Dana Adobe docent and Heritage Day coordinator Terry Handy said. “All these people, we come here and celebrate what it was like to to live here, and kind of celebrate the Dana Adobe and the Rancho and other groups that were in the area, whether it was Chumash, or people going through or gold miners or whatever. We try to simulate that for the day and have a lot of fun doing it.”

Visitors can also enjoy live music, dancing performances and a variety of family-friendly activities.

“People can come and they can watch dancers and listen to some music and talk to the re-enactors and see some crafts being done,” said Handy. “We have a full-on blacksmith who will be here. There will be all sorts of food and all sorts of games and activities for children that are period for the era. We just have a great time together and celebrating Nipomo and the Central Coast.”

Organizers explain the annual event provides the community with an engaging way to experience local history while learning about the people and traditions that helped shape the region.

“It’s a time where they can make history come alive a little bit,” said Handy. “It just gives us a great opportunity to come together and have a great time and learn some history as well.”

Dana Adobe Heritage Day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 12.

Admission for adults has been reduced this year to $5, while children of all ages can attend for free.

“We wanted to lower the price and give everybody an opportunity to come out and have a great time,” said Handy. “We’re going to have some non-historic vendors here as well, and all sorts of food, so come out and celebrate and just have a have a great day here in beautiful Nipomo.”

For more information about Heritage Day, click here to visit the Dana Adobe official website.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – First responders, elected officials and community members all gathered at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Below is a press release from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office on the event:

The remembrance ceremony brought together the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire Department and other local public safety partners to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, including the first responders who answered the call that morning.

The ceremony included a joint first responder Color Guard, the National Anthem performed by Sheriff’s Custody Deputy Jasmin Cruz, an invocation by Chaplain Jerry Gray, and remarks from Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown, Santa Barbara City Fire Chief Chris Mailes and Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Garrett Huff.

Sheriff Brown reflected on the sacrifice of first responders and shared the story of Rick Rescorla, whose preparation and leadership helped thousands of people evacuate the World Trade Center’s South Tower.

“The September 11 attacks were unquestionably examples of the worst in human nature, but they also brought out the very best in humankind,” Brown said. “Heroism, compassion, and devotion to duty of the highest order — displayed by police officers, firefighters, rescue workers, emergency medical personnel, security professionals and average citizens alike.”

Chief Mailes reflected on the resilience of the FDNY and the lasting changes September 11 brought to the fire service, including advancements in training, equipment, communications and firefighter health and safety.

“The best way we can honor those who sacrificed all is not just through our tears, but through our actions,” Mailes said. “We honor them by living with the same spirit of service that they carried up those stairs.”

Chief Huff focused his remarks on the 343 FDNY firefighters who were killed on September 11 and the first responders and recovery workers who have suffered illnesses and died in the years since. He also reflected on September 12 and the unity that emerged across the country in the days following the attacks.

“Twenty-five years later, I believe that lesson is worth remembering too,” Huff said. “We remember those who rushed toward danger when everyone else was trying to escape. We remember those who became sick or lost their lives in the years that followed. And we remember the families who have carried their loss for the last quarter century.”

Santa Barbara County Fire Captain Howard Orr offered a firsthand perspective on the aftermath of September 11, recalling his deployment to Ground Zero with his search canine, Duke. Orr, a FEMA-certified canine disaster search specialist at the time, deployed with Duke, a chocolate Labrador retriever, to New York in the days following the attacks. Together, they joined search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center.

The ceremony concluded with several traditions honoring those who died, including the fire service’s Last Alarm and ringing of the bell, followed by a 21-gun salute and other ceremonial honors. The Last Alarm symbolizes the completion of a firefighter’s duties and final return home, while the salute served as a formal expression of respect for the victims and first responders whose sacrifice continues to be remembered.

Twenty-five years later, today’s ceremony provided an opportunity to remember those who were lost, honor those who responded and recognize the responsibility shared by a new generation of first responders to carry their legacy forward.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – One of the most economically solid areas of Santa Barbara has a special week of events underway to showcase food, art, something for your dog and rare cars.

Coast Village Week takes place September 10-17. It opened with an art walk Thursday night.

It was called a, “unique evening celebrating Art and Designers along Coast Village Road”.

The event included the Art of Table Setting, Oyster Shucking and live artists along the road. 

Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. there will be a special area at Heritage Goods for photos with your dog and a “Top Dog” contest that will find the winner in the Montecito Journal. Monster whip treats will be served to the pups.

Sunday exotic cars take over from 9 a.m. until noon for those who like to see some of the rare and one of a kind vehicles that are normally tucked away in the Santa Barbara and Montecito area. They will be on display for a close up look.

Many restaurants have discounted and happy hour deals including light bites and drinks $10.00 and under.

Coast Village Association Executive Director Beth Sullivan said, “we are rolling out the hospitality, the shops, the fashion, the boutiques, all of the restaurants and everything that Coast Village  has to offer and we are inviting the community to participate. “

At the Caldwell Snyder Gallery Director Jennifer McCloskey, “people come out, they walk around the stores. Everytime we do an event, we hear people say, oh my its great to discover your gallery. We didn’t know you were here,’  so there is an exuberance and energy.”

She says there is “quite a buzz” about the area and often the first stop for people coming up from Los Angeles, Malibu and the San Fernando Valley.

The gallery is flanked by Belrose Estate Jewelry and the Los Arroyos restaurant. Also on that side of the street there is the new Sunstone wine lounge.

Across the street is the Honor Bar, the Veronica Beard boutique and Lucky’s Restaurant.

Collaborating here and down the street with other businesses is viewed as a benefit for all from Hermosillo Road to Olive Mill Road.

A map showing the participating businesses has been prepared for Coast Village week.

The street is getting upgraded electrical services for new lighting and landscaping features in the months ahead.

McCloskey looks forward to it. “To see the street being  beautified  and pulling more people out it is very exciting.  We like the pretty!”

A special crew to spruce up the area is working on clean up and detailed projects on a regular basis.

You can already see some of the changes with colorful banners and flags on the light poles that feature a new Coast Village logo.

There are also a special locations for delivery vehicles now designated for the trucks to go in and out. That helps to free up parking spaces for the public.

A frequent shopper and local resident said she and her dog “Cupcake” find the area welcoming with every trip.

Cat Smith said, “it is world class. It is a very elegant town yet it is very approachable.”    And she says you can park and leave your car. “It is so walkable and this marvelous mix of restaurant and stores.” 

The area has one of the more popular sites for strolling and sunsets nearby with a light walk and a special connector tunnel to Butterfly Beach.

For more information go to: Coast Village Association

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Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Vandenberg held a formal 9/11 remembrance ceremony this morning, where multiple generations were gathered.

Leaders from around the county joined Col. James Horne and company for a formal ceremony of prayer and remembrance for all of the lives lost 25 years ago today in New York City.

“I was too young to have been alive,” says Airman 1st Class Abraham Martinez, a firefighter with the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron. “But ceremonies like this, events like this help educate us, help educate the younger generation.”

Remarks began at exactly 9:46am, an hour after the first plane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001.

“A highlight that stood out to me is definitely remembering those who lost their lives in 9/11, the first responders, including the civilians,” says Airman 1st Class Shemaraiah Thurman, an aerospace medical technician with the 30th Medical Group.

The ceremony included a flag of 13 folds, symbolizing the lives lost and their families.

“I can only imagine how stressful it was trying to save multiple lives while also not knowing what was going to happen next,” says Thurman.

Col. Horne spoke, sharing his own testimony of where he was that day and how he came to grips with what was happening.

“We have to remember,” the Colonel emotionally orated, “the ones who jumped out of the Trade Center because the alternative was burning alive.”

“It’s incredible to remember the bravery and honor, everything that they’ve done, those that sacrificed and those that continue to sacrifice,” says Lt. Col. Seth Poulsen, commander of the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron.

Long, palpable moments of silence preceded the Bell Ceremony to conclude the presentation, announcing the passing of comrades.

“Ceremonies like these help us remember at the end of the day, we’re all united,” says Martinez. “We all have to stick together.”

The younger generation present at the ceremony say they feel their elders are doing a good job keeping the memory alive of a day we should never forget.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

Dos Pueblos 27, Ventura 6: Ruby Streatfeild threw both of her touchdown passes to fellow senior Brooklyn Hedricks as the Chargers won their Channel League opener. Makayla Watt had an early pick-six to spark DP who improved to 12-2 on the season.

Oxnard 13, San Marcos 12: Victoria Aldana tossed two touchdown passes to Piper Kittle but the Royals lost a late lead on the road to begin Channel League play.

Pacifica 6, Santa Barbara 2: Shea Gannon had 3 quarterback sacks to lead the Dons defense but the offense struggled in a road loss to open up the Pacifica View League.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

Santa Barbara 3, Ventura 2: The Dons rally to win Channel League opener 19-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-19, 15-7. Blake Saunders had 14 kills and 13 digs. Jules Horton filled up the stat sheet with 39 assists, 14 digs, 5 kills and 4 aces.

(Dons improve to 9-6 on the year. Entenza Design).

Oxnard 3, San Marcos 0: Harper Dees had 8 kills for the Royals who fell on the road in their Channel League opener 19-25, 20-25, 23-25.

Dos Pueblos 3, Channel Islands 0: Charlize Welch led the Chargers with 16 kills in their Pacific View League opener. The Chargers won 25-12, 25-8, 27-25. “It was a great showing for our first league game, and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish from here,” Coach Emily Curry said. “This team is really starting to gel together and play as a unit. We’re learning how to trust each other, compete together, and find ways to win as a team.”

St. Bonaventure 3, Bishop Diego 1: Karina Urzua had 34 kills and 35 digs but the Cardinals dropped their first Tri-Valley League game of the season 26-28, 25-19, 25-27, 13-25. Bishop Diego is 3-1 in league and 10-4 overall.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

Newbury Park 50, Thousand Oaks 0

Agoura 35, Rio Mesa 7

Westlake 28, Laguna Beach 23

Saugus 48, Hueneme 7

Moorpark 48, West Ranch 7

Oak Park 45, Castaic 21

Calabasas 27, Birmingham 17

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Patricia Martellotti

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s K9 teams are giving the public a closer look at how deputies and their dogs work together in the field.

The dogs are trained for several types of law enforcement work including tracking detection and patrol operations.

Deputies regularly train alongside their K9 partners to prepare for situations they may face on duty.

The Carpinteria demonstration highlights how the teams work together during searches and other law enforcement operations.

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