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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – San Marcos High School prevailed in a highly competitive swim meet against rival Dos Pueblos.

The Royals boys won 90-80 while the San Marcos girls also won by the score of 95-75.

San Marcos Highlights:

Junior Cole Racich in his first time swimming the 200 free won with 1:46.61 and was second in the 100 free 48.07.Junior Jacob Angel swam a phenomenal 500 free 4:49.97 and a crucial 2nd place finish in the 100 breast 1:05.55.Senior Will Stuart swam 59.03 in the 100 Breast and 1:48.88 in the 200 free for 3rd place.Junior Nolan Clark was the only dual event winner capturing the 200 IM 1:59.95 and the 100 Butterfly 50.55.Sophomore Christian Yonker had a stellar performance also, swimming 3rd in the 100 free 48.82 and 2nd in the 50 free 22.22.

Senior Sophie Yonker took first in the 50 free with a season best time of 24.51.Sophomore Makenna Stuart had a big day in the 100 free 3rd 56.86 and 2nd 200 Free 2:01.22Sophomore Ella Grube took first in the 100 free with a 53.62 and took second in the 50 free.Sophomore Kalista Hall went a 5:23.9 in the 500 free, a season best and placed first.Senior Sophia Hall swam the 100 breaststroke taking first place. She also went a personal best in the 100 fly 58.80 taking 2nd place.Freshman Nya Cable Swam two very important 2nd place finishes in the 200 IM 2:21.55 and 1:03.41 in the 100 back.

Dos Pueblos Highlights:

Standouts include Eli Carneghe, and Dasha Dzveera winning both their individual events.

The DP Girls started off the meet with a win in the Medley relay with Riley Moore, Gwyneth Kinsport, Dasha Dzveera and Devereux Wigo.

The DP boys ended the meet with the the 4 x 100 free relay with Andrew Davies-Nunez, Grant Nelson, Eli Carneghe and Channing Wigo getting the crowd on their feet as they won.the last race of the day.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Hayes Costner and Kristian Dybdahl each posted a double-double in kills and digs as Santa Barbara won in four sets over rival Dos Pueblos (25-21, 25-15, 20-25, 25-14).

Costner tallied 20 kills and 10 digs, Kristian Dybdahl put up 15 kills and 10 digs while Jasper Bell added 12 kills.

Running the show was setter Maddox Denver who piled up 44 assists for the Dons who improved to 6-1 in the Channel League, one game back of San Marcos who swept Pacifica.

DP was led by Ben Wojogbe who put up 7 kills.

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Below is a press release from the City of Goleta regarding upcoming parking restrictions for the surrounding areas and neighborhoods around Isla Vista.

GOLETA, Calif. – The City of Goleta’s temporary parking permit program returns once again for Deltopia. The unsanctioned event in Isla Vista is usually held the weekend after students return from their Spring Break, and this year it is anticipated for Friday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 5th. Over the past several years, a temporary permit-only on-street parking program for Goleta residents near Isla Vista was implemented and deemed successful in easing the impacts felt by residents. Restricted parking will be in effect from Noon on Friday, April 3rd through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5th.

Parking permits are issued for the Goleta neighborhoods closest to Isla Vista: University 1 and University 2 neighborhoods including the Cannon Green Condominium complex. The area requiring permit includes Hollister Avenue to the southern City limit (generally Whittier Drive), from Cannon Green Drive (including those cul-de-sac streets on the west side of Cannon Green Drive) to Storke Road.

Courtesy of the City of Goleta

Each impacted Goleta household will receive two passes in their mailbox by Friday, March 27th. The parking permits are required to be taped to the inside of the vehicle’s driver’s side window for vehicles parked on the street during restricted hours. Vehicles parked in private driveways do not require a permit. Should Deltopia move to the following weekend, the restrictions will be in place from Noon on Friday, April 10th to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 12th.

Signage will be posted on the streets in advance to remind residents, and electronic message boards will be at several entrances to the University 1 and 2 neighborhoods. Vehicles parked on the street not displaying the appropriate permit will be subject to ticketing and/or towing.

Similar to last year, Girsh Park will be issuing daytime permits to those attending organized activities at the park on April 4th. Affected families will receive their permits ahead of time from their leagues.

If you live in the area designated to receive a parking permit and have not received yours, please contact the City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department at 805-961-7554 or parkingfeedback@cityofgoleta.gov to make arrangements for a replacement.

A map and FAQs can be found here: https://cityofgoleta.org/parkingrestrictions.

Traducción al español:

GOLETA, Calif. – El programa temporal de permisos de estacionamiento de la ciudad de Goleta regresa una vez más para Deltopia. El evento no autorizado en Isla Vista suele celebrarse el fin de semana después de que los estudiantes regresen de sus vacaciones de primavera, y este año se espera que sea del viernes 3 al domingo 5 de abril. En los últimos años, se implementó un programa temporal de estacionamiento en la calle solo con permiso para los residentes de Goleta cerca de Isla Vista, que se consideró exitoso para mitigar los impactos que sufren los residentes. El estacionamiento restringido estará en vigor desde el mediodía del viernes 3 de abril hasta las 7:00 a.m. del domingo 5 de abril.

Se emiten permisos de estacionamiento para los vecindarios de Goleta más cercanos a Isla Vista: los vecindarios de University 1 y University 2, incluyendo el complejo de condominios Cannon Green. La zona que requiere permisos incluye la Avenida Hollister hasta el límite sur de la ciudad (generalmente Whittier Drive), desde Cannon Green Drive (incluyendo las calles sin salida en el lado oeste de Cannon Green Drive) hasta Storke Road.

Cada hogar afectado en Goleta recibirá dos pases en su buzón antes del viernes 27 de marzo. Los permisos de estacionamiento deben estar pegados con cinta adhesiva al interior de la ventana del lado del conductor para los vehículos aparcados en la calle durante el horario restringido. Los vehículos estacionados en entradas privadas no requieren permiso. Si Deltopia se traslada al siguiente fin de semana, las restricciones estarán vigentes desde el mediodía del viernes 10 de abril hasta las 7:00 a.m. del domingo 12 de abril.

Se colocarán señales en las calles con antelación para recordarlo a los residentes, y habrá foros electrónicos en varias entradas de los barrios de la Universidad 1 y 2. Los vehículos estacionados en la calle que no muestren el permiso correspondiente estarán sujetos a multas y/o remolque.

Al igual que el año pasado, el Parque Girsh emitirá permisos diurnos a quienes asistan a actividades organizadas en el parque el 4 de abril. Las familias afectadas recibirán sus permisos con antelación de sus ligas.

Si reside en la zona designada para recibir un permiso de estacionamiento y no ha recibido el suyo, por favor contacte con el Departamento de Servicios Vecinales de la Ciudad de Goleta al 805-961-7554 o parkingfeedback@cityofgoleta.gov para organizar un reemplazo.

Aquí puedes encontrar un mapa y preguntas frecuentes: https://cityofgoleta.org/parkingrestrictions.

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The latest hotel bed tax figures are out for Santa Barbara and they are up.

The City Finance Department says the bed tax, or transient occupancy tax (TOT), was above the projection of $2 million by about 10 percent. For the fiscal year dating back to July 2024, the fees have exceeded expectations in every month but one.

The TOT is a key component to the city’s annual general revenue. This uptick comes at a time when there are serious funding concerns across the board due to a variety of changes in the financial picture including cuts from the federal and state governments.

The highest income month in the fiscal year so far has been January, exceed almost 34 percent.

The lowest was September of 2024 which was down about three percent.

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Below is a press release from the City of Santa Barbara regarding the upcoming closure of Kid’s World Playground for maintenance.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Kid’s World, the 8,000-square-foot wooden playground within Alameda Park, will be closed for regularly scheduled maintenance from Tuesday, April 7, through Friday April 17. The unique all-wood structure requires a special maintenance regimen to ensure it can hold up against the elements year after year.

During the closure, City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department staff will conduct a thorough inspection of the playground and make any necessary repairs before deep cleaning, re-staining, and resealing the structure. The closure will ensure enough time for the stain and sealant to cure properly and protect the wood from moisture damage. The closure has been timed to take place after spring break and before the annual Earth Day Festival to reduce the impact on local families who use the playground.

Kid’s World is expected to reopen the afternoon of Friday, April 17.

Kid’s World, Santa Barbara’s largest playground, was constructed in 1993 by hundreds of community volunteers under the direction of Leathers and Associates, a firm recognized for its imaginative playground designs. The playground was built in just one week, with significant input from local residents and children who helped inform the design. Tiles featuring the handprints of children who participated in planning and construction remain visible around the structure. In 2018, Kid’s World underwent a full renovation to comply with updated accessibility requirements and building codes.

For more places to enjoy in the city of Santa Barbara, visit Parks & Recreation Spaces (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Parks).

Traducción al español:

SANTA BÁRBARA, Calif. – Kid’s World, el parque infantil de 8,000 pies cuadrados dentro de Alameda Park, estará cerrado por mantenimiento programado del martes 7 de abril al viernes 17 de abril. La estructura única, completamente de madera, requiere un régimen de mantenimiento especial para garantizar que pueda soportar las inclemencias del tiempo año tras año.

Durante el cierre, el personal del Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara realizará una inspección completa del parque infantil y llevará a cabo las reparaciones necesarias antes de limpiar a fondo, volver a teñir y sellar la estructura. Este cierre asegura que el tinte y el sellador tengan el tiempo suficiente para curarse correctamente y proteger la madera contra daños por humedad. El mantenimiento se ha programado después de las vacaciones de primavera y antes del festival del día de la Tierra (Earth Day Festival), para reducir el impacto en las familias locales que utilizan el parque.

Se espera que Kid’s World reabra la tarde del viernes 17 de abril.

Kid’s World, el parque infantil más grande de Santa Bárbara, fue construido en 1993 por cientos de voluntarios de la comunidad bajo la dirección de Leathers and Associates, una firma reconocida por sus diseños imaginativos de parques infantiles. El parque se construyó en tan solo una semana, con una importante participación de residentes y niños locales que ayudaron a informar el diseño. Los azulejos con las huellas de manos de los niños que participaron en la planificación y construcción siguen visibles alrededor de la estructura. En 2018, Kid’s World se sometió a una renovación completa para cumplir con los requisitos actualizados de accesibilidad y los códigos de construcción.

Para descubrir más lugares para disfrutar en la ciudad de Santa Bárbara, visita Parks & Recreation Spaces (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Parks).

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Public alerts and prevention were top of mind when the Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council met with officials from Southern California Edison in a debriefing session.

It took place via Zoom and was open to the public Thursday morning.

Edison shared the latest on its staffing, preparations, community outreach, criteria and on site resources for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

Edison Senior Advisor for Wildfire Jude Schneider said, “we notify you as we can one to three days in advance. The notifications mention high winds and fire conditions. They’re shared with jurisdictions, are shared with the counties.”

But in some cases violent winds and a rapidly unfolding fire scene for a variety of reasons will happen without an Edison power line warning.

Schneider said, “in a huge windstorm, we will potentially have lines that come down. And if those lines come down it’s an emergency outage.”

The company is also using drones to inspect lines in dangerous areas or after wind storms to make sure they are not at risk of causing a fire. They can be used in mountain areas to speed up the return of power.

Dead trees or those threatening power lines are on an on-going list for removals from the company on a regular basis along with brush clearing around power poles and towers.

“Last year in 2025, we inspected and cleared brush around 157,691 structures, ” said Edison Senior Specialist for Vegetation Management Janice Marinucci. For trees that are dead or diseased, she says “we will come in and we’ll remove that tree just to ensure that the power lines are safe.”

Even without an alert there is a warning. Marinucci said, “Santa Barbara District has a lot of high fire risk areas. The majority of it is high fire risk. “

Edison has been challenged by lawsuits and harsh public comments from fires that have, at times, started from energized lines that come down.

Members of the council and fire leaders spoke about collaborating with Edison to make sure the public is getting timely information in English and Spanish and that the company and fire agencies have an open line of communication.

Many government and fire agency representatives were on the zoom link along with well-organized mountain residents in the Painted Cave community.

Suggestions were also made for back up power supplies especially for those with medical devices.

Edison does community outreach in the power shutoff location with vans that can be used for charging, information needs and to provide some basic snacks and water for those who are displaced.

For more information go to: Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council

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Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Grace Fisher Foundation Inclusive Arts Clubhouse put out the welcome mat for the NAPA (Neurological and Physical Abilitation) Center, a world renowned foundation devoted to children with varying disabilities, for a three-week Pediatric Intensive Therapy pop-up.

“We’ve loved having NAPA at the Clubhouse,” said Grace Fisher, Founder & Creative Director.

Children received treatment at the Therapy pop-up Wednesday

From March 9th through the 27th, six specially trained therapists worked with 15 children between the ages of 18 months to 12 years for intensive and immersive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention).

“We are truly grateful and honored to report that this is the SECOND straight year the NAPA Center has come out to provide their incredible services to our community,” said Selena English, a Santa Barbara resident and mother of one of the child participants.

NAPA has 10 centers worldwide; the closest to Santa Barbara is in Los Angeles. Local families call the exceptionally trained staff and programs “life changing.”

English credited $40,000 raised from “our local network” to offset the $165 cost per session for families and, donations from more than 30 local businesses.

She also called the experience, “heartwarming.”

“The children have been able to have so many great games, working on various developmental goals,” said English. “More importantly, they’re having so much fun getting better, getting stronger, getting more confident. It’s been just such a thrill for the families, therapists and outsiders to see.”

Courtesy: Selena English

“It’s been really special for the families and for the kids,” said Fisher.

Fisher, who was diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a rare polio-like illness at 17, invited the community to celebrate the third anniversary of her Inclusive Arts Clubhouse.

“We recently increased our staff,” said Jana Brody, Development and Operations Director of the Grace Fisher Foundation. “We are adding a musical therapist to our programming and we are just continuing to grow and partner with 20 non-profits in town.”

Grace Fisher and her team are thriving and the Clubhouse is flourishing. See for yourself at the April 12th anniversary celebration from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at La Cumbre Plaza.

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Jarrod Zinn

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) – A student at Pine Grove Elementary School in Orcutt is accused of bringing a firearm on campus.

Officials say the situation may have been scary but it was handled quickly and smoothly.

The call was made around lunchtime yesterday when a fellow student alerted a staff member who immediately called law enforcement.

Sheriffs were on the scene at Pine Grove School in Orcutt shortly after 1:00 Wednesday, responding to a call that a student had a firearm.

“I think anytime you have an incident like this, it it’s unsettling,” says Dr. Holly Edds, Orcutt Union School District Superintendent. “Our staff immediately put protocols in place that we have practiced and trained for.”

District officials say the incident was resolved smoothly within a short time span.

“The risk was assessed that there was no imminent threat at the time,” says Dr. Edds. “And so the incident was handled and contained very quickly. From the time it was reported from that student that reported it to a staff member to when the incident was resolved, it took less than ten minutes.”

Responding deputies recovered an unloaded firearm, and no ammunition was found.

“The firearm was unloaded, there was no ammunition, so there was no ability or plan to use that firearm on campus,” says Raquel Zick, spokesperson for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office says this incident is a strong reminder of how important it is to speak up, and that the student who alerted school staff did the right thing.

“We did not place the school into any of the standardized response protocols,” says Zick. “The firearm was booked for safekeeping and deputies will be following up on the ownership and safe storage of that weapon.”

The names of the juveniles involved will not be released.

“The reality is children make mistakes,” says Dr. Edds. “But they don’t learn from them when we discuss them publicly. So we’re working closely with law enforcement. We’re working closely with the families to address what happened.”

District officials say they’re proud of the way the staff handled of the situation.

The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing, and they’re working with the district to determine appropriate follow-up actions.

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Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A groundbreaking is scheduled to take place Thursday afternoon for a new innovative healthcare facility for seniors that is described as a first-of-its-kind for the Central Coast.

The new facility is called Central Coast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and is being developed by Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. (CHC).

The local nonprofit organization operates a myriad of healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health care throughout Northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

Central Coast PACE will occupy a portion of the large building located adjacent to the CHC corporate headquarters at the corner of Blosser Road and Betteravia Road in Santa Maria.

The well-known 30,000 square foot building is connected to the Santa Maria Police Department and was the previous home for Lockheed Martin for many years earlier, as well as UPS, and most recently, Rabobank.

In a release, CHC described Central Coast PACE has a facility designed for individuals aged 55 and older who qualify for nursing home-level care but prefer to remain at home. Clients will receive fully integrated, interdisciplinary care including primary and specialty medical services, dental and optometry care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, behavioral health services, and more. CHC added all services are coordinated through a dedicated care team and tailored to each participant’s individual needs.

“CHC has long been committed to caring for our communities across every stage of life,” saidRon Castle, CHC Chief Executive Officer. “Bringing a PACE program to the Central Coast is a natural extension of our mission and strengthens our ability to provide coordinated, whole-person care for seniors who deserve to age with dignity, respect, and support.”

CHC expects Central Coast PACE to accommodate up to 400 clients and said the site is ideal since it is positioned in an area where there is a clear and growing need for expanded senior healthcare services.

Groundbreaking for the project is set to take place at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

CHC is projecting construction will take about a year to complete with the grand opening planned for sometime in 2027.

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Mina Wahab

SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) —Natasha Ruiz calls herself the “Tattoo Artist for Hats.”

She is the owner of Flame Kissed — a full-service mobile hat bar.

She left the world of law and accounting in 2023 to blaze a new trail, quite literally.

Each hat is carefully treated with heat to create singed edges, smoky gradients, and charred textures.

The result? – A one-of-a-kind piece that reflects each client’s personality.

“Every hat tells a story. Every hat is done differently. You can go very fine with the burning, or you can go very thick and hot with the burning. It gives different effects. And also we torch it. We distress the hats. There’s a lot of fun things that we can do,” said the pyro artist and milliner,” said Ruiz.

The majority of hats are made from wool.

“So leather requires a lot more energy and lot more heat to actually get a deep burn than the felt does. I burn very hot on felts, so I can I can go faster. I can doodle faster,” said Ruiz.

Many of the hats showcase the beauty of the Central Coast.

“So wildflowers definitely by far, anything that grows in California — a lot of people are very crazy about the local wildlife here. So, flowers, hummingbirds, butterflies, dragonflies… poppies,” said Ruiz.

The customization is what makes it special.

“When I talk to people, I’ll hear a story coming through. Tattoos often give it away. That’s where I usually start. If someone has a little tattoo here or there, I’ll be like, ‘hey, do you want that on there [the hat]?’ ‘What is your connection with, let’s say, a butterfly or something?’ And then we start a story on the hat,” said Ruiz.

Ruiz’s hat tells a story of resilience and forging a new path.

“This is actually my grounding hat, as I’d like to call it. It’s got the North Star, as in finding my own North. I went through a lot of hard times. A nasty divorce to add on top. And that North Star is always been one thing. It’s like you have to find your own path in life,” said Ruiz.

Ruiz is currently working out of her home in Buellton, but she will be opening up a store front called Flame Kissed Atelier on Grand Avenue in Los Olivos in May.

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