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Joey Vergilis

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Cue up Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” because the Dallas Cowboys are returning to Oxnard for a milestone 20th year of training camp.

Open practices are free and open to the public from July 29th through August 18th at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard.

Every summer, fans from around the world flock to Oxnard for a chance to see one of the NFL’s most recognizable franchises up close. Admission is first come, first served, so fans are encouraged to arrive early before capacity is reached.

Daniel Cabrera, Digital & Multicultural Marketing Manager for VisitOxnard stopped by The Morning Show to share everything you need to know about the can’t-miss dates and events that make Dallas Cowboys Training Camp a summertime tradition in Oxnard.

Be sure to mark these key dates on your calendar:

Visit Oxnard’s Fan Night returns July 31st at The Collection at RiverPark, featuring former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champions Charles Haley and Nate Newton. Fans can also enjoy high-energy performances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Rowdy.

On August 1st, fans can celebrate Cowboys Back Together Saturday and the Opening Ceremony, presented by American Airlines, marking the team’s 20th year of training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields.

August 6th is Heroes Appreciation Day, presented by USAA. Military members and first responders are invited to join the Dallas Cowboys for a special tribute. Bring your ID and wear your uniform for a chance at exclusive VIP sideline access.

The Cowboys wrap up their time in Oxnard on August 18th with an open practice against the New Orleans Saints. Fans can cap off the training camp experience by watching America’s Team take the field one last time

The family-friendly experience has tons of activities and entertainment including: food and drinks available for purchase, exclusive Dallas Cowboys & training Camp merchandise, VIP experience opportunities, autograph opportunities, appearances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and live weekend entertainment

To learn more check out visitoxnard.com

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – One month after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, ShelterBox response teams are continuing to reach some of the hardest-hit communities, where many families remain without safe shelter.

Senior Response Manager Brian Glenn is on the ground assessing damage and helping coordinate emergency relief. Families are living in damaged homes, tents and makeshift shelters as aftershocks continue.

“The biggest problem families face isn’t only inadequate shelter, it’s the uncertainty of how long they’ll be allowed to stay together,” Glenn said.

ShelterBox and local Rotary clubs are preparing to build 1,000 temporary shelters while distributing emergency supplies, including durable tents, shelter kits, blankets, mosquito nets, sleeping mats, solar lights and kitchen sets.

Relief efforts have also been challenged by the high cost of construction tools. Glenn described paying nearly $500 for a cordless drill that would typically cost about $100 in the United States.

During damage assessments, Glenn visited a baseball field that has become home to about 100 displaced families. Children who once played there now live in tents alongside their parents, sharing limited restroom facilities and communal cooking areas while waiting for more permanent shelter.

Rotary clubs across Venezuela have played a key role in the response by helping coordinate transportation, warehouse support, humanitarian aid and damage assessments.

A former Texas fire battalion chief, Glenn has responded to disasters around the world and is now helping lead ShelterBox’s effort to provide emergency shelter and support for families recovering from the earthquake.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara City Council increased funds for State Street Master Plan consultants.

The council returned from a summer break on Monday and voted to approve a professional services agreement that adds more than $92,000 to the initial fee for Moule and Polyzoides services.

That brings the total to more than $510,000.

The company is providing consulting services to support the staff’s efforts to bring a Master Plan before the council.

The city is slated to hear the final master plan presentation in August.

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Mike Klan

WICHITA, Kansas. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Foresters finally allowed their first runs at this year’s National Baseball Congress World Series but they still have not lost.

The Foresters complete a 3-0 pool play record with a 7-2 victory over the Liberal Bee Jays of Kansas.

Santa Barbara benefited from a shaky third inning by the Bee Jays which saw them balk in two runs and they allowed two more runs on wild pitches as the Foresters led 4-0 after three innings.

They added two more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning with Zane Becker and Carter Rutenbar delivering RBI singles.

After recording two shutouts in their first two wins, the Foresters finally allowed a run in the seventh inning and another one in the eighth.

Santa Barbara has won the NBC World Series a record 10 times.

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Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – A current power outage in San Luis Obispo is affecting nearly 2,200 customers, according to the PG&E website and the SLO Police Department.

PG&E representatives are working to fix the issue and more information on the outage will be provided once available.

For the latest outage information, visit the PG&E website.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara City Council returned from a summer break with Rent Stabilization on its agenda.

The Santa Barbara City Council received a summary of a 30 days of public comments that included 655 comments received by the city.

“We are asking for some additional analysis to make sure that the narrow scope of exemptions is what we want to do moving forward and yes tonight we went through 179 different comments from the public on detailed amendments to the ordinance and we have made great strides to make this one of the strongest ordinances, possibly in the state,” said First District Councilmembers Wendy Santamaria.

City staff requested direction on issues that include exemptions, petition framework, decision making authority, governance, tenant protections and rental registry.

Staff also suggested spending $35-50,000 to do a study, but they said it could be discussed at a later date.

Following the presentation the council opened the meeting up to additional public comments that lasted for a couple of hours.

Key provisions in the proposed ordinance include limiting rent increases on thousands of units citywide and creating a rental registry.

The units would not include new construction.

Rent stabilization and a temporary rent freeze has already led to months of debate between renters and landlords, as well as a lawsuit by landlords against the city.

Supporters of rent stabilization could be heard rallying outside city hall before the item was discussed.

CAUSE Policy Advocate Ana Arce spoke in a megaphone about the hopes of renters.

A man passing by called it communism.

Arce said she didn’t hear him.

“You can’t let people ruffle your feathers you know housing is for all it is a human right. We are not asking for us to have free rent what we are asking for is to have sustainable living and like have safe affordable rental units where we can like not feel like we are one paycheck away from being evicted,” said Arce.

Housing Provider Rick Lang said Santa Barbara is like Hawaii when it comes to housing costs.

“Santa Barbara is a lot like Hawaii you’ve got limited land, you got wealthy people moving in and your going to have limited amount of sources for jobs because it is mainly tourism,” said Lang.

Many landlords think it is unfair to put the onus on property owners.

“The only way to turn what the real cost is into what people think is affordable requires a subsidy and the subsidies are completely being born by the rental property owners at the moment they should be carried by the entire community,” said Lang.

The meeting wrapped up after 10:20 p.m.

The city plans to have ordinance in place by January 1.

Some landlords said the upcoming election could impact that as well.

Rent stabilization supporters said they are not worried.

For more information visit https://santabarbaraca.gov

Coincidentally the Oxnard Housing Department is hosting a Tenant Protection and Rent Stabilization Community Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Oxnard City Hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss Oxnard’s proposed program, fees and timeline.

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Caleb Nguyen

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 40-year-old Pismo Beach man for intentionally vandalizing at least three automated license plate recognition cameras.

The 40-year-old traveled to Monterey County and intentionally damaged the cameras, totaling thousands of dollars in damage to public safety infrastructure in the Lockwood and Bradley communities.

Separate surveillance camera footage captured the Pismo Beach man damaging the ALPR cameras.

That evidence, along with other investigative leads, allowed the MCSO to arrest him for felony vandalism.

The 40-year-old’s bail is set at $30,000.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested Luke Richard-David Rosado Tuesday after he tried to meet a minor for unlawful sexual activity.

SMPD officers investigated allegations and later arrested Rosado, 32, from Santa Maria, on the felony charge of arranging to meet a minor for the purpose of committing a lewd act.

SMPD detectives believe there could be additional victims or individuals with similar experiences involving Rosado and the investigation remains ongoing.

Rosado’s bail is set at $100,000 and those with additional information related to the investigation are asked to contact the following number.

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Caleb Nguyen

LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc Police officers identified the victim of a July 18 fatal stabbing as 58-year-old Miguel Angel Cortez-Baez, a Lompoc resident.

Cortez-Baez died after a 17-year-old boy stabbed him at the 400 block of North G. Street around 2:30 p.m. on the aforementioned date, according to the LPD.

Lompoc Police later investigated the teen’s home and found an extensive amount of evidence, though the contents of said evidence remained undisclosed.

The investigation remains ongoing and the LPD encourages anyone with additional information to contact their agency.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The University of California, Santa Barbara’s START program is helping teens with autism strengthen social skills through peer mentors and structured group activities.

The 10-week summer program brings together autistic teens and trained college student mentors to practice everyday conversations, teamwork and relationship-building in a supportive environment. Activities are designed to help participants gain confidence while navigating real-life social situations.

Program leaders hope teens will build meaningful connections and develop skills they can carry into school, work and their communities. Families also receive guidance and resources to support social growth beyond the program.

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