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Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The United States Women’s National Team put on quite a show at Harder Stadium with plenty of fireworks and even a much-talked about dance routine.

Croix Bethune, Jameese Joseph and Emily Sams all scored their first international goals and the United States went on to beat Chile 5-0 on Tuesday night in front of 14,797 fans at UCSB.

Emma Sears and Trinity Rodman also scored for the United States, which hasn’t conceded a goal in five matches.

Coach Emma Hayes went with a completely different starting lineup in the match at UC Santa Barbara than the one she used on Saturday for the team’s 6-0 victory over Paraguay in Carson, California. Players on the roster averaged 5.2 national team appearances, fewest for a lineup since 2001.

“I think in both games, the team, regardless of its inexperience as a collective, regardless of the connections that are there because they haven’t played together before, I think they showed an awful lot of maturity in the performance, and that’s all I can ask from them,” Hayes said. “They always do me proud. But I’m impressed by everybody’s approach.”

Bethune, who plays for the Washington Spirit, opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Chile goalkeeper Ryann Torrero came out to stop Bethune, who was rushing at the goal alone, but the strike got past her.

(Bethune fought through a challenge to score her first international goal. Entenza Design).

Joseph, who plays for the Chicago Stars, earned her first start for the United States and scored in the 26th minute.

(Emily Sams, serving as captain, scored in the 33rd minute to put the U.S. up 3-0 in the first half. Entenza Design).

The United States made it 4-0 just 28 seconds into the second half with a goal from Sears that went to the far post and into the upper corner. Rodman scored in her second straight match in the 68th minute, just five minutes after she came on.

(Crowd favorite Trinity Rodman scored and had a memorable dance celebration. Entenza Design).

Afterward, Rodman ran to the bench and danced, urging Hayes to join her, and the coach reluctantly obliged with a laugh. Rodman then urged the crowd to cheer.

“I’m proud of myself. I told you guys I was going to do it and I did it. I’m just really happy and happy that Emma was confident enough to do it with me,” Rodman said.

Midfielder Riley Jackson and defender Ayo Oke both appeared in their first international match. Three players — forwards Reilyn Turner and Maddie Dahlien and midfielder Sally Menti — made their U.S. debuts against Paraguay.

The roster did not include U.S. players based in Europe because they are in the middle of their seasons. It also did not include Gotham FC players, who are in London for the semifinals of the first FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.

The match against Chile concludes the U.S. team’s January training camp, as Hayes looks to solidify her player pool for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, starting in March, and Women’s World Cup qualifying at the end of the year.

“I don’t think you can really look at this camp as like `They didn’t do their job, they’re not as good as we think they should be,’ because after all we’re coming off an offseason of a lot of players not playing, some players playing, a bunch of new faces,” Rodman said. “I stayed fit and ready in the offseason because of the injuries I’ve dealt with, and I felt really good out there.”

The last meeting between the United States and Chile was a 3-0 U.S. victory at the 2019 World Cup. Chile, ranked No. 47 in the world, has made just one World Cup appearance.

The United States previously held a training camp at UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium ahead of the 1991 World Cup, which included scrimmages against the Gauchos and a West Coast all-star team. That U.S. team, including Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers, went on to win the World Cup.

(Anne M. Peterson of the Associated Press contributed most of this article).

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

San Marcos 17, Santa Barbara 4: USC-bound senior Charlotte Raisin and freshman Natalie Klan each scored five goals as San Marcos cruised to a 17-4 semifinal win at the Channel League Tournament.

The Royals led 6-0 after the first quarter and 10-0 at halftime.

Earlier in the day Santa Barbara beat Ventura 16-6 in a first-round game. Standout sophmore Jules Horton scored 8 goals for the Dons who will play Buena for third place on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. at DP.

Dos Pueblos 20, Rio Mesa 2: Parker Bryant scored 4 goals to lead DP to a lopsided win over the Spartans. Juliet Writes, Cora Smith and Devon Fitzgibbons scored three goals apiece for the Chargers.

Dos Pueblos 14, Buena 10: Kyra Jones scored 4 goals while Talia Marshall added 3 goals to help the Bulldogs pull away in the fourth quarter. Reagan Mack had 12 saves for DP.

The league final is 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday at Dos Pueblos.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Soccer fans and players of all ages filled Harder Stadium at UCSB on Tuesday night, but not to see the Gauchos play, they came to see the USWNT also known as U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team play Chile.

There are 17,000 seats in the stadium named after a football coach when UCSB had football was upgrades about a decade ago.

It is considered one of the best soccer venues and referred to as Soccer Heaven by some athletes.

Some local AYSO players and members of Central Coast Surf club soccer teams got to enter the stadium early and take photos on the field.

Cydney Justman of Girls Inc Santa Barbara brought dozens of girls to the game.

Many of the girls and young women said they couldn’t wait to see a certain Olympic Gold Medalist with a famous last name.

“Trinity Rodman. Why? Because she’s a really good soccer player and i just want to see her really bad”

Leh Gomen Rylee McGill Viviana Reyes and Hazel Mcgill from Central Coast Soccer Club came hours before the games started at 7 p.m.

Brooke, Carter and Ellie Rozhko dressed in team US colors.

Mila Mctiernan, Sierra Hope, Page Hall and Merrick Hope came from San Luis Obispo to watch and went in with the crowd that looked like a sea of fans.

Dennice Marin of Oxnard doesn’t play but appreciated seeing women in the spotlight.

“Also excitingly she just signed the largest women’s project ever she signed with Washington Spirit and we are going to watch her play tonight,” said Sydney Baritone, who used to play club while at UCSB.

The girls also play for Central Coat Surf. They love to play and this is their first time seeing the pros in person rather than on TV.

The U.S. won 5-0 and Trinity Rodman scored one of those goals.

Sports Director Mike Klan has all the highlights.

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Dave Alley

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – An inspirational group of men and women took part on Tuesday in the 2026 California Blind, Disabled and Adaptive Winter Golf Classic.

Held at the picturesque Sandpiper Golf Course, the tournament drew a few dozen players from around the state for the 18-hole scramble format event.

“This is a gathering of adaptive players paired with PGA professionals and local amateurs to support, champion and celebrate our adaptive golf community,” said longtime tournament director Robert Kotowski. “We’re gathering golfers from the adaptive golf community, blind, amputees, veterans, disabled vets.”

Now in its 28th year, the tournament allows adaptive golfers to showcase their remarkable talents in a competitive environment.

“It’s an awesome tournament,” said golfer Bill Davis. “It is very rewarding. I enjoy it because the fact that it’s a sport the where a blind person who can actually take part of.  I’m just like any other golfer. I’m what they refer to as long hitter, hitting it 250 to 300 yards.”

Through the use of an assistant, visually impaired golfers are able to not only play golf, many of them are able to achieve remarkable success.

“I enjoy it,” said golfer Carlos Franco, who traveled from Monterey. “Everybody around my town, including my son and lots everybody have has tried to beat me. They beat me one time and they’re all happy, but now they don’t want to play with me anymore!”

For Kotowski, who has long been the driving force behind this tournament, this year’s event was especially meaningful.

“It was a year ago today here at Sandpiper,” explained Kotowski, who suffered a heart attack while playing at the seaside course. “Ten days later, I was blessed with an amazing gift of a heart transplant, so this is a significant day and a couple of areas. One of my motivating factors was I wanted to get back, get healthy, work hard. Amazing people I want to thank. How do you thank everybody who has been there for me, the community, friends, all the medical workers. I bet 1,500 different medical workers were involved in my being here right now, so thank you all. It’s a chance to say thank you and celebrate these great adaptive athletes.”

Players added that no matter the outcome, just being on the course, especially under such ideal weahter conditions on Tuesday, is truly what the nature of adaptive golf is all about.

“It’s not the thing about being able to beat people,” said Franco. “It’s getting out there and having fun and getting to know others. It’s really great having just getting out. You get to meet so many people and they’re all very helpful. It really feels great.”

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Caleb Nguyen

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – Fire crews fought a structure fire at the 2000 block of Holly Drive in Heritage Ranch just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to CAL FIRE SLO.

CAL FIRE SLO crews kept the flames to a single room, though a full response ended up arriving to help put it out completely.

Fire crews knocked the fire down at 4:33 p.m. and two more engines helped in response after that, according to CAL FIRE SLO.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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John Palminteri

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A high school student who collected used sports equipment last week has had a strong response in his effort to help financially challenged young athletes.

A Junior at Dos Pueblos High School, Johnny Duffy, made his idea a reality. He rallied students and the community to help and together they collected 182 pieces of sports gear that could be given to those who want to participate in athletics, but can not afford it.

It included basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, shoes, swimming goggles and other items necessary to compete in club or recreational sports.

Last weekend there was a distribution at Dos Pueblos High and Goleta Valley Junior High.

Not all of the gear was given out, and the remaining items will be sold to a store that specialize in used sports equipment. The proceeds and any donations will then go towards a scholarship fund for athletes who need financial support.

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Alissa Orozco

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Mid-State Fair is going retro this year, kicking off it’s 80th anniversary this summer. The official 2026 fair theme is Back to the 80s!

Celebrating eight decades of agriculture, entertainment, creativity, and community on the Central Coast, the fair will feature 80s themed decor, promotions, and activities through the fairgrounds – creating an atmosphere the fair says will be inspired by the music, fashion, and pop culture that defined the era.

“Celebrating 80 years is a meaningful moment for the California Mid-State Fair, and Back to the 80s gives us a fun and engaging way to honor our past while looking ahead,” said Colleen Bojorquez, Chief Executive Officer. “This theme invites our community to get creative, have fun, and be part of a shared celebration that reflects the spirit of the Fair.”

The 2026 California Mid-State Fair will take place July 15-26, 2026, at the Paso Robles Event Center.

For tickets and more information, visit the fair website here.

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Below is a press release from the Santa Maria-Bonita School District regarding Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) registration.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria-Bonita School District (SMBSD) is pleased to announce that registration for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the upcoming school year will officially begin on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Families may pick up a registration packet at any elementary school within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. For those requiring personalized assistance with the enrollment process, the district encourages parents and guardians to visit their nearest neighborhood school, Family Resource Centers, or the Souza Student Support Center.

Eligibility and Enrollment Details

The district’s TK program is specifically designed for children who will turn four years old on or before September 1, 2026. Families with children currently enrolled in a district TK program can enjoy a streamlined process; these students will be automatically enrolled in Kindergarten for the next term, and parents do not need to complete a new registration packet.

Required Documentation

To ensure a smooth enrollment experience, families should be prepared to provide the following documents:

Proof of Residence: A current utility bill (gas, water, electricity, or internet) or a formal letter from a landlord.

Immunization Records: Up-to-date vaccination history.

Official Identification: A birth certificate or passport for the child.

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Support for Families

SMBSD is committed to ensuring every child has access to education, regardless of their current circumstances. Families who are missing required paperwork or are currently experiencing homelessness are encouraged to contact the district’s Family Resource Centers  for additional support and assistance. Family Resource Center staff can be reached at the following numbers: (805) 623-1029, (805) 361-6738 or (805) 361-6931.

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Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The SLO County Board Of Supervisors reserved the entire afternoon session of today’s meeting for an update from the sheriff on immigration enforcement in the county.

Hundreds of people turned out for this forum, with anti-ICE protesters making themselves heard outside of the building before the forum began.

2013’s TRUST Act legislated that local agencies cannot hold inmates solely for ICE.

“I really appreciate you mentioning that the sheriff’s office, that you have a duty and a responsibility to all of the residents here in SLO County to keep all of us safe,” said SLO county supervisor Jimmy Paulding.

The TRUTH Act of 2016 mandated the reading of individuals’ rights, written consent for ICE interviews, and these public forums regarding local agencies’ cooperation with federal authorities.

“The big thing is, ICE being in our county, in Santa Barbara County, rustling up people, having people disappeared off the street with no due process,” says Mike Kokones, a resident of San Luis Obispo County. “And that’s just wrong. So we need to abolish ICE in its current form. It’s bad for everybody. It’s state sponsored terrorism.”

According to Sheriff Ian Parkinson’s report, the first year of the Trump administration in SLO County saw a sharp increase in ICE activities from the final year of the Biden administration, with nearly three times the detainer requests.

“We’ve met with groups that represent the community,” said Sheriff Parkinson. “We’ve discussed their concerns. We’ve discussed ways to combat that with the, Q and A the questions that we put into a flier in Spanish and English, which is being distributed throughout the community.”

Out of 287 notifications, 83 were complied with and 204 were not.

19 federal warrants were issued, up from only one in 2024, 69 releases were turned over to ice compared to one in 2024, and 11 requests for interviews were issued.

“I’m here today just to try and hear what my Board of supervisors,” says Marc Gonzales, who lives in San Luis Obispo. “I say mine because I’m a taxpayer in this county and I want to hear what they have to say about things. I like what I heard today, and that’s my first time being in this room with them and discussing this issue. So it’s good and refreshing to hear that everybody’s trying to work together to make the community safer.”

2018’s California Values Act further limited local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration agencies.

The TRUTH Act forums take place every year, but this year saw increased attention from the public amid a surge in immigration activity across the country.

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – With some of the top movie industry names coming to Santa Barbara next week, tickets are selling fast for the upcoming 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF).

The festival will run for 11 days starting February 4th for its the 41st year.

Some of the events are already sold out include the Maltin Modern Master Award with Adam Sandler, theVirtuosos Award, the Hammond Cinema Vanguard Awrd with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro and the Outstanding Performer Award with Michael B. Jordan. The other sellouts are for the Tribute packages, the Film Geek packages and the Intro Packages.

Tickets are still available for the Arlington Artist Award with Kate Hudson and the Montecito Award with Stellan Skarsgard.

There are still many events including both movies and panel discussions with hundreds of seats available.  That information can be found here.

They include the Directors panel, Producers panel, Writers panels, and Women’s panel.

The event has 200 films including U.S. and World Premieres. 

Fans have a unique opportunity to see the arrival of the stars at the Arlington Theatre and many people behind the scenes who create films at all levels.

They will also be the first to see the newest movies, followed, at times, by a questions and answer session with some of the film makers.

Many will be cover social issues, environmental topics and a large percentage of the films were made by women, according to Roger Durling the Executive Director of the Festival.

There will be daily free events and many opportunities for students to participate as movie makers or to meet those in the industry that can be mentors.

For shows that are now sold out there will be RUSH tickets that open up when seats are unused the night of the event. “When we sell tickets we have to account for all the pass holders but not all the pass holders show up    You may have instances when you have a sold out events and there may be 50 tickets that are empty seats,” said Durling.

For those going to the SBIFF McHurley Film Center mini-paks are punchcards with four transferable admissions on a first-come, first served basis. The five theatres will have more than 900 seats. “This might be the first year that we sell out on the mini packs. The little access (cards) to four movies.  We may sell out on those. People are curious about the film center which opens next week,” said Durling.

The SBIFF is in a unique spotlight on the calendar. It falls just after the Oscar nominations and before the industry’s biggest night, the Academy Awards.

In addition to the film center, the SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre will also show films.

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