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Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A vegetation fire reached 268 acres on Highway 166 near the Caliente Mountain Trail just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The SBCFD advised drivers to use an alternate route and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced an evacuation warning between Spanish Ranch and Cottonwood Canyon Road just before 3:00 p.m.

The SBCFD also believes the fire could still reach up to 1,000 acres and for the latest road closure information, visit the CalTrans District 5 website.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

Segment One: Camarillo 17, Bishop Diego 16; Nipomo 46, Pioneer Valley 6; Bishop Diego 37, Paso Robles 24

Segment Two: Atascadero 33, Delano 14; McFarland 36, Santa Maria 21

Segment Three: Santa Ynez 21, Dos Pueblos 14

Segment Four: Dana Hills 56, San Marcos 10

Other Scores:

St. Joseph 24, Garces Memorial 17

Righetti 32, Hoover 12

Kingsburg 29, Arroyo Grande 12

San Luis Obispo 14, Mt. Whitney 0

Templeton 41, Caruthers 8

Rio Mesa 51, Hueneme 13

Pacifica 52, Del Sol 6

St. Bonaventure 28, Paraclete 6

Mission Prep 42, Oxnard 27

Nordhoff 53, Hoover 7

Santa Paula 41, Channel Islands 6

Santa Clara 31, Firebaugh 14

Westlake 32, Newbury Park 26 (3OT)

Agoura 32, Saugus 22

La Canada 31, Fillmore 22

Valencia 48, Simi Valley 28

Chaminade 18, Oaks Christian 0

Apple Valley 27, Moorpark 26 (OT)

Northview 21, Thousand Oaks 7

Oak Park 63, Angelou Community 12

Calabasas 27, Alemany 26

Royal 62, Monroe 0

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Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Tennis Club is celebrating a Men’s ‘B’ Team Interclub Championship tonight. They capped off an undefeated season in the final round of the playoffs with a 3-2 win against Yacht club Thursday night. 

Each team won two matches with it coming down to a well played contest on court two to decide the champion.

Jeff Wong and Todd Lowenstein won the first set and Wong was serving at 5-2 to close it out. Yacht Club hit some great shots to go up 0-40 in the game, trying to seize momentum.

With teammates and spectators watching from the deck, Wong and Lowenstein delivered, winning five points in a row to close it out, winning the game and the set 6-2.

It set off a celebration, capping off a memorable summer season of tennis.

Interclub involves teams from all around Santa Barbara competing once a week throughout the summer, culminating in single elimination playoffs to decide a champion. The ‘A’ Team from Santa Barbara Tennis Club will play for a championship at home next Wednesday against La Cumbre.

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The annual Pacific Pride Festival will bring a steady stream of people to Chase Palm Park Saturday in Santa Barbara.

The event runs from 11 a.m to 7 p.m, and will include live performances, vendors, food trucks, a pet parade and a bike rally.

This year’s festival host will be Vivian Storm, a popular stage entertainer for years in the area.

There will also be DJ’s including the award winning Darla Bea and drag performers.

The event will be free.

The Pacific Pride Festival is organized by the Pacific Pride Foundation.

It will include education through the Justice Action Center, health and wellness booths and many resources for the LGBTQ + community.

One stage will have family friendly performances and interactive art areas, “and then for the main stage over 20 amazing performances,” said Rafael Cuello the Pacific Pride Foundation Festival Producer.   “Our headliner will be  Ada Vox ,  American Idol, Canada’s Got Talent,  America’s Got Talent.    Morgan McMichaels  a  special performer as well, and our local beautiful  Vivian Storm will be our official festival host. “

For many who attend, the services and connections go well beyond the event itself.

Julio Roman is the Pacific Pride Foundation Executive Director. He said, “every time a Pride is over we get phone calls and emails not just about the work that we do but  the work that we do in collaboration with others.  Folks really get to interact with the vendors.”

There will be a splashy arrival as the festival begin. MOVE Santa Barbara is also in motion and plans to rally at BiCi Centro with bike riders decking out their wheels for a caravan from Haley Street to the festival site for a Pet Parade as the event begins.

Sarah Iannarone is the Executive Director of MOVE Santa Barbara County. She says “decked out bikes with a drag queen and a tri-shaw and just having everyone ride together with big smiles on their faces.”

This collaboration also ensures safe transportation options now and and year round.

Iannarone said, “we believe everybody deserves dignity and a way to get around and this is our way of showing to the Pride community that we are here with you and we are you  and we want everyone to have a great safe day.”

Earlier this week a special Santa Barbara Pride flag was raised in De la Guerra Plaza.

(More details, video and information will be added here later today.)

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Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley cut the ribbon on a new and bigger Navigation Center.

It’s a place aimed at helping transitional youth find pathways off the streets.

The non-profit has been coordinating its youth support services out of its main office on Miller Street for nearly 25 years.

Leadership cut the ribbon Friday on the organization’s new Navigation Center, strategically located on East Chapel Street with visible signage from Main Street.

“There’s a sextant, which is a navigation tool for people who are sailing at night,” says Edwin Weaver, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley’s executive director. “And so we thought it appropriate as the symbol for our Navigation Center. This isn’t a destination. This is a place. They come, they get to tools to find out where they’re headed next.”

Transitional youth between 18 to 24 years old who find themselves in a tough spot, are encouraged to stop by during normal business hours.

“About four years ago, some unhoused youth were asked, ‘What do you need to be successfully housed, to get off the streets, get out of the riverbed and find a home?’ And they said, ‘We need a place,’” says Weaver.

The navigation process begins with speaking to a staff member to determine what the client’s specific needs are, as well as any goals they have to determine how best to move forward.

“They’re always so nice,” says Nathaniel Herrera, a client of Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley. “They greet everyone that comes in with open arms and make sure everyone that comes in or out of here is always safe and okay before they leave.”

Support for housing assistance, treatment for addiction, education, and other counseling services are included.

“Last year we were able to successfully house over 75 youth between the ages of 18 and 25, and we’re very proud about that,” says Weaver.

Clients say Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley provides vital assistance that is not readily apparent or accessible for those in the midst of challenging circumstances.

“They gave me a bunch of stuff, resources that I didn’t think that was possible,” says Herrera. “They were just a family when my family wasn’t there.”

The organization centers on helping its clients develop a clear pathway to the stability and success leaders say many take for granted.

The Navigation Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 5:30, and on Saturdays from 9 to 1.

“My goal is to be fully stable by the age of 25,” says Herrera. “And I believe that working with Fighting Back, that would be possible.”

More information is available by clicking here to visit the website for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is working to prevent costly dental emergencies.

The clinic is putting new attention on preventive dental care after nearly 24,000 patient visits last year.

Its mobile clinic brings screenings and treatment directly to children at local schools.

The effort aims to catch problems early and keep families out of the emergency room.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

High School Football: Atascadero 33, Delano 14; McFarland 36, Santa Maria 21; Castaic 40, Buena 27

Girls Flag Football: Santa Barbara 39, Cabrillo 0; Dos Pueblos 37, Lompoc 0

Girls Volleyball: Newbury Park 3, Santa Barbara 0; Santa Ynez 3, Dos Pueblos 0

Girls Tennis: Dos Pueblos 12, Cabrillo 6

Women’s College Soccer: UCSB 1, San Jose State 0

Men’s College Soccer: Cal Poly 2, Denver 2

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Isaiah Veal reached great heights as a high school wide receiver for Bishop Diego, helping the Cardinals win a CIF-State title in 2017.

Now he will try and build up a San Marcos program that has not won a CIF-Southern Section playoff game in over 20 years.

The former College of Idaho receiver is excited for the challenge but knows success won’t happen overnight.

“We are loving every single day,” smiled Veal. “Just developing the boys and ourselves as staff members, yeah we are just having a great time. It’s not going to be an easy job. I won’t say we are starting from scratch but we have a lot of first time players.”

(Veal is a first-time head coach but he was an assistant coach for several years at Bishop Diego. Entenza Design).

Veal knows he is fortunate to inherit a senior quarterback in Hayden Feleay who has a strong arm.

“Having a senior quarterback goes a long way in terms of just knowing the guys on the team and I think him just wanting to see a real change in the program and so he helps lead that charge for us.”

“The energy, the love and the care for the game and care for us is a whole different ballgame,” said Feleay.

The senior quarterback has a couple of fellow seniors that he will count on to make splash plays in wide receiver Isaac Murillo and running back Tommy Diaz.

(Senior Tommy Diaz will be the featured running back. Entenza Design).

“Hayden has a huge arm,” said Diaz. “He can throw the ball, that will be fun to see.”

The Royals plan to have an uptempo offensive attack.

San Marcos does not have a lot of depth as their varsity numbers are down but they have plenty of excitement heading into Friday’s opener versus Dana Hills.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Summer camp can bring new experiences, new friendships and a chance to learn outside the classroom, but the cost can put it out of reach for some families.

SBPAL has spent 26 years helping low-income families in Santa Barbara bridge that gap through summer camp scholarships.

The program works with community partners to give local children access to camps their families may not be able to afford on their own.

As another summer wraps up, SBPAL is bringing those partners together to recognize their work and look toward continuing the scholarship effort.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, is being honored as SBPAL’s Agency of the Year for its role in giving local children hands-on summer experiences.

For families watching their budgets, the scholarships can make camp an option without adding another major expense.

The partnerships also determine the range of opportunities available to children each summer, from recreation to educational programs.

After 26 years, SBPAL is looking toward another summer of connecting Santa Barbara kids with camps across the community.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — As students head back to class, the cost of backpacks, notebooks and other school supplies can quickly add up for families.

More than 250 Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara families received some help through the 14th annual Tools for School event.

Students from kindergarten through 12th grade picked up free backpacks and school supplies at Presidio Springs. Families also had a chance to connect with local organizations offering education, health and youth services throughout the year.

“Every child deserves to walk into the first day of school feeling prepared, confident and ready to succeed,” HACSB Executive Director and CEO Rob Fredericks said.

The annual effort is designed to take some of the financial pressure off families as a new school year begins.

“For families facing financial challenges, the cost of getting ready for a new school year can add up quickly,” Fredericks said. “Tools for School helps ease that burden while connecting families with the people and resources in our community who are here to support them.”

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Santa Barbara Public Library, Santa Barbara City College, YouthWell, the Mental Wellness Center and several other community organizations took part.

Farmers & Merchants Bank provided financial support, while staff members volunteered their time.

The backpacks may help students through the first weeks of class, while the connections made through Tools for School can give families resources to turn to throughout the year.

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