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John Palminteri

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The arrival of a specialized vessel incidates the next step in the three-year decommissioning and soil remediation project underway by Chevron in Carpinteria.

The goal is to remove the closed, and no longer useful, oil and gas processing facility and near shore pipelines around the Carpinteria Bluffs and waters.

The project aims at restoring the area in many locations from the tidal surfline to the on shore facilities.

Recently residents and those walking the bluffs have seen the major oil tank demolition to the east of the State Park. It was a 50-foot-tall structure known as Tank 861. The steel will be recycled.  

The timeline for the pipeline removal and site clean-up is about three years, the project has been reviewed extensively including by local officials and the California Coastal Commission.

The 55-acre site and its restoration plan are very important to the city of Carpinteria and the future uses are not known at this time.   

For the current time period the removal of pipes will be very visible.

There will be close scrutiny of the work because the facility is adjacent to environmentally and culturally sensitive areas, such as the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary and potential Chumash sites.   

The area is well known for the Casitas Pier, constructed in 1966 to support offshore oil and gas operations.  The pier is approximately 700 feet long and the end of the pier consists of a 90-foot by 90-foot deck area, which functions as a staging area for loading and unloading cargo and passengers to and from marine vessels. 

The Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facility has supported a number of offshore production and transport related facilities. They include platforms Hope, Heidi, Hazel, and Hilda, a marketing marine terminal, and the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) production from Platforms Gail and Grace. 

Some of the project work has crossed the Union Pacific train route.

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

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John Palminteri

CORONADO, Calif. (KEYT) – For the first time, a U.S. Navy base was used for a NASCAR race event. It included three races including the widely viewed Sunday Cup race the 2026 Anduril 250, shown worldwide.

The event took place as a street course at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.

Over 100,000 fans and members of the military were on hand for the multi-day event to see the races up close, but to also participate in the interaction the sport is known for before the racing.Many audience members were from the Central Coast or previously lived there and were thrilled to see this sport up close.

The Auto Club Speedway in Fontana was the last big race course used by NASCAR and it closed after the 2023 race. A smaller set up was built inside the Coliseum in Los Angeles for two races in 2023 and 2024.

This special course on the Navy based was 3.4 miles with 16 turns.

It was high speeds tight corners and an amazing backdrop of a nucear powered aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson (CGN 70) at one of the first turns.

But before they went racing, fans saw their favorite drivers  and champions causally doing meet and greets, answering questions and signing some autographs.

With a special ticket or a corporate group you can have access you won’ t have in other sports.

That would be in the garage area. It was also a close up look at the cars and the final work before they went on the track.

One of the legends Richard Petty was there meeting Navy personnel and making a dream come true for longtime fans who took pictures and talked about some historic moments.

Matty Ward is a NASCAR fan with a large autographed flag. He said it was, “amazing! I’ve always dreamed of meeting him.  It’s the first time. So happy to do it.”

Lisa Jessop was wearing red, white and blue and said, “Everyone is cheering.  There’s so many different drivers.” She said she could feel the “spirit.”

Her husband Brian said, “It’s amazing, it’s great. It’s the first time ever.” They were thrilled to be part of the historic event.

On the front line a Santa Barbara resident Bob  Mann is  a firefighter at the track. He formerly worked in Bakersfield and has done track fire services in Fontana, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Mann said, “when they come in to the pits we have to be there for fire protection. We don’t want to be part of the show but we want to be there just in case.” He says they use water and not a dry chemical because it can “make a mess.”

For the thousands that came out from Southern California and across the country it was one of the most patriotic combinations they could have every imagined, the Navy and Nascar. The event featured flyovers with several different styles of military planes and there was a “Top Gun” feeling for some of the fans.

NASCAR said almost 70 percent were first time fans to a NASCAR track and they saw a boost from supporters of the sport from Mexico where racing is popular.

While the base was on high alert because of all the visitors, no serious problems were reported. One fan who climbed a fence during a race break and then went to a driver inside the car, was caught by military police and arrested.

The races were shown worldwide on the CW and Prime networks. Announcers were broadcasting from the top of the aircraft carrier. After Heim won he was escorted past sailors on the deck, giving “High 5’s” all the way.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARAM Calif. (KEYT) ⁃ A new Habitat for Humanity ReStore is getting a fresh start on State Street with help from volunteers with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation.

Inside the future store, volunteers are painting walls, moving furniture, and organizing the space as they prepare it for opening.

“This is the rewarding part of my role where you get to see your work firsthand and you get a quick turnaround and see the impact that you have,” said Mayra Terrazas, program coordinator with the Chumash Foundation.

The ReStore, located at 400 State Street in Santa Barbara, will sell donated furniture, appliances, and home improvement items. Proceeds from the store will support Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing efforts in the community.

Nick Gianis, philanthropy manager with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, said the volunteer effort is part of the tribe’s employee giving program.

“We have Team Chumash. It’s a program we developed for employees to be able to give back to the community. The tribe has a big heart,” Gianis said.

Habitat Santa Barbara is continuing to accept donations of furniture and household goods as the store prepares to open.

“We have seen the community wants this ReStore to come back,” said Susan Renehan, director of philanthropy and external affairs with Habitat Santa Barbara.

Each donated item has the chance to make an impact twice — first by finding a new home, and then by helping support affordable housing for local families.

The ReStore is expected to open this summer in Santa Barbara.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara Solstice Festival’s Reggae Roots Sunday fell on Father’s Day.

Dads and others danced to the SkaDaddyZ on the Main Stage in the afternoon.

The Ventura County band has a following that loves to move to ska and reggae music.

People in Alameda Park also had a chance to check out many of floats put on display following Saturday’s Solstice Parade.

Sean Edmondson had a Father’s Day picnic in the park with his wife and daughter during the festival.

“Yeah my father taught me to be yourself always to be kind gentlemen that is what i try to teach her a kind lady and to have good moral values and treat others as you want to be treated,”said Edmondson.

People all around the park had seemed to be sharing the day with their dad’s and special men in their lives.

Up and coming bands including Skinripper and Lynsdey Marire Bradberri performed on a Community Stage.

Families watched with pride.

The festival celebrating the longest day of the year wrapped up before sunset.

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Gamers lovers enjoyed the Ventura Gamer Festival.

The festival filled a San Miguel Hall at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over the weekend.

That’s where people of all ages had a chance to play old and new games.

Some gamers called it the perfect way spend time with their dads on Father’s Day.

“I love being here with my dad and my brother because it kind of brings back a lot of memories when I would game with them and i still do so that is Ventura fun,” said Benjamin Dumas of Ventura.

Gamers had a chance to buy games, consoles and more.

Plenty of people came to trade and buy trading cards, too.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Solstice celebrations continue all weekend in Alameda Park.

That is where the Solstice Parade crossed the finish line Saturday.

The festival floats are on display and this year there is a Pali Art Garden full of giant inflatables.

Dozens of bands are playing at the festival’s community stage with Reggies Roots on Sunday.

The festival hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Brady Janusek singled in two runs in a 3-run fifth inning and the Santa Barbara Foresters beat the Arroyo Seco Saints 7-2 to run their winning streak to 8 games.

The Foresters play at the San Luis Obispo Blues on Sunday afternoon in a California Collegiate League showdown.

The Blues are 14-3 and lead the North Division while the Foresters are 12-1 and lead the South Division.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The sun came out for the annual Solstice Parade along Santa Barbara Street.

Thousands of people lined the street to see the parade with the wave theme.

A record 110 La Boheme Dance Troupe members took part at the beginning of the parade.

“This year was so magical happy solstice what a beautiful event for Santa Barbara,” said La Boheme founder and director Teresa Kuskey Oshay,” people come from near and far and it is so wonderful to celebrate each other.”

All kinds of music and dancing followed.

Mariano Silva’s samba dancers put on a show. Traci Russell line dancers had a kick in their step. The Grace Fisher Foundation took part with a wave of its own.

The annual parade celebrates the Summer Solstice, marking the longest day of the year.

Judges held up signs mid-parade just for the fun of it. There are no awards and there is no advertising.

Donations are always welcome to cover the costs.

Longtime parade-goer Arlene Larsen loved it.

“It is incredible, the energy, it is a long walk and the dancing I can’t even walk it, but they are dancing it incredible,” said Larsen.”

Maureen “Mo” Mcfadden loved the wave theme.

“I thought it was fabulous, I caught the wave, I rode it and I’ve never surfed a day in my life, how about that,” said McFadden.

Pali X-Mano created another showstopper with a Sundance of The Giant Water Dragon.

The dragon was followed by a wave of drums.

From the start to the colorful tail end it wouldn’t be possible without countless volunteers.

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Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The 35th Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Ventura County took place in Oxnard.

People filled Plaza Park to enjoy the longest running Juneteenth celebration along the coast.

It included entertainment on two stages and historic displays.

Trooper Art Dyson dressed as a Buffalo Soldier.

“We are here to represent the Buffalo Soldier group that was put in place in the war after the Civil War. Those guys fought with resilience, they fought with effort, they were called the Buffalo Soldiers but actually their initial name was Wild Buffalo Men, that was a term of endearment by the Indians that were there because they didn’t go down easy, they didn’t kill unless they had to, and if they were attacked,” said Dyson.

Dyson believes the name was changed for political reasons.

“We want people to understand where we come from and that was from a group of mighty men that fought for our freedom,” said Dyson.

Author, historian and musician Leroy A. “Buddy” Gibson had a number of items on display.

“When the slaves were slaves they hadn’t been released until June 19th in Texas, there was a movement to not let them even know about it for almost 2 years later, when the proclamation was read and people started getting to it, then that is when the so-called freedom started,” said Gibson, but freedom has not been fully, in my opinion, excepted.”

Member of the nonprofit Onyx club were recognized for providing scholarships to students and debutante balls and programs

Members helped organize the event.

People who brought their children helped them learn about June 19, 1865.

The date led to the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of  the end of slavery in the United States.

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Mike Klan

LOS ANGELES Calif. (KEYT) – Caleb Hoover slugged a 3-run home run and drove in 5 runs as Santa Barbara outlasted Arroyo Seco 13-9 for their seventh consecutive win.

The Foresters banged out 16 hits with six players collecting multi-hit games with Hoover leading the charge with 3.

The Foresters are now 11-1 on the year.

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