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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Harbor visitors are likely to notice big yellow closing signs on West Marine.

The store, frequented by local boaters and Wet Wednesday racers and others, is one of the California stores set to close.

The company, in the midst of restructuring, plans to close dozens of stores nationwide.

The West Marine in Port Hueneme will remain open.

Customers, including Anthony Fellino, said the one on Harbor Way in Santa Barbara will be missed.

“Well it is really sad to see the place closing, seems like kind of a trend with retail in general and it just makes stuff harder to get, ” said Fellino, “I don’t own a boat but I come in here a lot to find odd stuff that you can use for other things.”

Workers at the store chose not to say when the store is closing.

It appears to have deeper discounts each week.

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Some people beat the weekend heat with surf lessons.

Surf instructors had plenty of students over the hot weekend at popular spots including Faria Beach.

The water temperature appears perfect for first timers and avid surfers.

Beaches up and down the coast have helped people stay cool this summer.

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Mike Klan

SYDNEY, Australia. (KEYT) – The USA Women won the gold medal at the 2026 World Aquatics World Cup Final today with a 13-9 victory over Spain. Emily Ausmus was named Player of the Match with six goals scored while goalkeeper Amanda Longan (Oaks Christian High School, Santa Barbara Water Polo Club) was a force in the cage with 13 saves. The win marks a return to the top of the World Cup podium for Team USA after failing to qualify for the Final last year following four consecutive gold medals in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2023.

Three scoreless minutes transpired to begin as Longan made multiple nice saves before Rachel Gazzaniga had the first word for Team USA on a redirect goal. Spain answered on the other end but Rachel Fattal powered home the Americans’ second and Ausmus doubled the lead with a counter attack strike. The Spanish got one back before Ausmus beat the goalkeeper again. Spain scored late to set the score at 4-3 in favor of the United States after one.

The second period started with a fantastic save from Longan but she couldn’t do it again when Spain stepped up for its lone penalty shot. Team USA returned the favor when Ausmus drew a penalty foul and Ryann Neushul (Dos Pueblos High School, Santa Barbara Water Polo Club) converted the attempt. Then, Ausmus got out in front of the defense on a counter attack and registered a first half hat trick with her third goal. Spain pulled back within one with its next goal before Ausmus scored again to give the United States a 7-5 halftime edge.

The Spanish got the first goal of the second half prior to Neushul notching her second score. Spain tied the game with back-to-back goals and then Paige Hauschild (San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara Water Polo Club) sent a perfect lob pass over the defense to Fattal to retake the lead. Ausmus put two more away to continue her big night but Spain scored in the final ten seconds of the quarter for an 11-9 American advantage.

The final frame began with two great saves from Longan and then Jordan Raney sent a beautiful lob shot in for her first. From there, the United States took control of the match with stifling defense and smart ball control. Raney duplicated her deft lob shot late to put the finishing touches on the 13-9 victory.

Team USA went 7/13 on power plays and 1/1 on penalties while Spain went 3/11 on power plays and 1/1 on penalties.

Scoring – StatsUSA 13 (4, 3, 4, 2) E. Ausmus 6, R. Fattal 2, J. Raney 2, J. Flynn 1, R. Gazzaniga 1, R. Neushul 1ESP 9 (3, 2, 4, 0) P. Camus 2, A. Ruiz Barril 2, E. Ruiz Barril 2, A. Munoz 1, C. Penalver 1, N. Perez Vivas 1Saves – USA – A. Longan 13 – ESP – M. Terre 66×5 – USA – 7/13 – ESP – 3/11Penalties – USA – 1/1 – ESP – 1/1

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Mike Klan

WICHITA, Kansas. (KEYT) – For the second consecutive game, the Santa Barbara Foresters mercy-ruled their opponent in pool play at the NBC World Series, taking down the BTL Hornets 13-0. It looked like the ‘Sters would finish this one in just five innings, but the offense slowed just a tad, adding an extra inning of game time. With the win, Santa Barbara has secured a spot in the knockout rounds.

It was an instant onslaught from the Santa Barbara offense in the top of the first. After Donovan Lasalle reached via an error, Sawyer Farr walked (what he does best), and Chris Newstrom singled Lasalle home to open the floodgates. Cole Chamberlain and Kurt Ippolito picked up RBIs on successive at-bats before Ippolito and Brady Janusek came home on consecutive wild pitches. Once Zane Becker drew a walk, BTL was forced to make a pitching change, but it couldn’t stop the ‘Sters.

Coming up for the second time, Lasalle punched a ball into center field to bring home the sixth run of the inning for the Foresters. Santa Barbara had four walks and four steals in the lopsided inning.

Tanner Grove was tasked with the start, looking to cruise behind the big offensive performance. And cruise he did. While he got into a bit of trouble in the first with two runners reaching, that was about all the Hornets could muster, as the next three innings only saw two runners reach. In his four innings of work, Grove struck out nine on his way to holding BTL scoreless.

Santa Barbara casually added two more, one in the second and one in the third, but was unable to get to the required 10 after five to end the game extremely early.

Carter Speights was next out for the Foresters, and he did his job, working through an inning while keeping the shutout intact and helping the ‘Sters get some extra hours of sleep.

Carter Rutenbar pulled his best Becker impression in the fifth, giving Speights a hand when he backpicked a Hornets runner to escape a first-and-third situation.

Rutenbar was involved on the other side, too, adding a two-RBI single to get Santa Barbara into double digits after a lengthy at-bat.

With Grady Westphal taking over and holding the shutout, the mercy rule was kept intact and enacted at the culmination of the sixth.

The Foresters are off until Tuesday, when they will take on the Liberal Bee Jays in the final game of group play at 8:30 pm CST.

(Courtesy of Foresters)

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Family and friends lined up to see “Matilda.”

Stage Left Productions is presenting to Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” in the Santa Barbara High School Theatre. 

The musical serves as a reminder that somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world. 

There are two casts with two more shows at 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday. 

Tickets are available at the door.

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

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The owner of the One Stop Repair Shop in Camarillo and Santa Barbara is being celebrated,

Walt “Pops” Stallings is celebrating his 86th birthday.

Family and friends, including Piper Bill from Camarillo, decided to have a Birthday Party and Christmas in July celebration at the shop on De La Vina in Santa Barbara.

They also made shirts that read, “Pop. The Man. The Myth, The Legend.”

There are other versions as well.

While his son operates the Santa Barbara store, customers can usually see Pops at that location on Saturdays.

“I have a store in Santa Barbara and  that sometimes I have problems and I have to go solve them, that makes me think and I can still function pretty much the way I did years ago which keeps the circulation going, and people identify with that and it gives them kind of a little bit kind of a little bit of hope maybe and it gives me a little bit of hope too,” said Stallings.

Customers may know about the former Jedlica’s horse inside the One Stop Repair Shop.

It can no longer fit outside the front door due to remodeling.

The shop is known for all kinds of items from cowboy boots to Berkinstocks.

He also cells luxury bags.

As for repairs the shop repairs vaccums, sharpens knives and much more.

For more information visit the shop at 2603 De La Vina Street in Santa Barbara or 2131 Pickwick Drive in Camarillo.

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Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The 49th Mcnish Classic set sail off the coast of Oxnard.

It is now called the Mcnish Memorial Wooden Yacht Classic in memory of its founder Dick McNish.

McNish, the longtime owner of Errol Flynn”s classic yacht Cheerio II, died at the age of 98 in November.

His memorial race had 9 classic yachts competing from up and down the coast of California.

The race, hosted by the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, started at noon off the coast of the Channel Islands harbor in Oxnard.

Sailors shared their thoughts about the special day.

“If we were over steering the boat he said the snake would be following us because you could see the trail and he said she is a Nice lady and you be gentle with her and she will take care of you,” said Cheerio II first mate and navigator Kevin Dickmann.

He sailed with a crew that included Dick McNish’s son and close friends.

Richard W. Dean is part of the race committee

“We are celebrating 50 years at the PCYC.”

Next year will be the club will host the 50th race.

“We were fortunate to actually meet dick mcnish we were hoping he would make it to the 50th which is next year but he passed away this year so it is very poignant but we are really delighted to participate,” said Chris Gorog, who sailed the Spirit of California from Los Angeles.

Kym Renga sailed a classic Morning Song that was built in Santa Barbara.

Before the race she said she bought the yacht with her late husband, Armand Renga.

She had a crew of relatives who raced in his honor, too.

“I sailed to Mexico with and even as I sail today he is in my head about how to things properly so I am very pleased to have him with me in my heart today,” said Renga.

People lined the jetty to watch the classic yachts.

CF Kohler’s classic yacht Sally of San Diego finished first.

He won his weight in champagne like McNish often did.

Paul Script’s Miramar from San Diego won the fastest and best elapsed time.

Cheerio II came in third in its Split Rig Class.

Congrats to all.

For more information visit https://www.pcyc.org

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Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The 10th annual American Veterans United BBQ fundraiser took place at ‘olołkoy Beach Park.

The park formerly known as Oxnard Beach Park is named after the Chumash word for dolphins.

Veterans from as far away as Santa Maria and Orange County attended.

They enjoyed dancing, food and and a fundraising auction.

The nonprofit helps veterans with all kinds of things.

“We assist veterans family members and children entitled to benefits with their pension, compensation, survivors benefits, education benefits, we don’t charge anything, we operate out of San Luis [Obispo] County,  Santa Barbara County, Ventura County and Orange County,” said Frank Renteria, the AVU President.

The vets enjoyed the weather by the beach.

All the money raised will help veterans and their families.

For more information visit https://avuinc.org

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Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A fire broke out at the Santa Barbara County transfer station in Goleta just before 5:00 p.m. today, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The official cause of the fire that involved contents inside a trash trailer remains under investigation, as Your News Channel spoke to people at the scene.

The e-waste area of the station had a fire burning near it, and Your News Channel believes exploding lithium batteries may have caused the incident.

The trash trailer that needed its load dumped only sustained minor damage and fire crews quickly put out the flames, according to the SBCFD.

More information on the fire will be provided once available to Your News Channel.

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Alissa Orozco

OJAI, Calif. (KEYT) – The Ojai Library will be closing down for renovations starting July 31st. And while this won’t be the first time the branch will undergo a transformation, this new makeover was made possible thanks to the help of a special friend of the library.

For over 20 years, the late Ann Crozier served as Ojai’s librarian from 1975 to 1997. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Ann moved with her sister Susan and their husbands in 1967 – from then Susan says Ann fell in love with the Ojai valley, and a soft spot for the small town library made its way into her heart.

Throughout her time at the library, Ann played a crucial role in making it a space not only inviting to readers, but somewhere the community could gather, regardless of interest or age. Along with other devoted community members, Ann helped fundraise, design, and assist in the construction of the branch’s initial expansion in the 1980s – completely transforming it from the original 1920s look.

“She was 28 when she was hired, so she achieved her job dream at a very young age, and she was delighted by the history of this building,” said Ann’s sister, Susan Bee. “Everything about this library delighted her. She was eager to make it the best library in Ventura County, if not, California.”

Ann’s dedication continues to this day, even years after her passing. Thanks to a generous donation left behind from Ann, a nearing renovation project will improve and modernize the Ojai Library, particularly to revitalize the children’s and adult areas to give each group the space they deserve.

The library will be closed starting July 31st through Spring 2027, just short of the branch’s 100th year anniversary. Construction will include installation of new flooring, lighting and electrical work, fresh paint, updated shelving and furniture, a new hydration station, electric fireplaces, stronger lighting, and refurbished front doors.

While the community will undoubtedly be missing its local library, it’s a change that its current staff says will benefit them and the city of Ojai.

“The library, its been here since the 1920s… and it’s right here on the main drive, it’s right here on Ojai Avenue. So it’s got a real prominent placement in town,” said current Ojai librarian, Ron Solorzano. “So there’s a lot here that is just part of the essence of Ojai.”

During its closure, Solorzano says the community is encouraged to visit any of the other Ventura County library branches. A mobile library will also be coming once a week to host events such as story times and clubs, and residents can also stop by the mobile library at the weekly farmer’s market.

The overall goal of the renovation is to continue Ann’s vision of creating a welcoming and inviting space for everyone, so it can continue its lasting impact in the community that has touched generations.

“The library appeals to people of many different interests, and that’s what I think she [Ann] would want to be remembered by,” said Bee. “I think she would want to be remembered as she fostered that, and hopes that it continues.”

For more information, visit the County of Ventura Library page.

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