Caleb Nguyen
NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – CAL FIRE SLO crews knocked down a greenhouse fire in Nipomo just before 7:30 p.m. at the 600 block of Eucalyptus Road.
The fire first broke out just after 7:00 p.m. and crews issued warnings to avoid the area to allow a safe operation.
Mike Klan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – After lighting up the scoreboard for 41 runs in their first four games, the Santa Barbara Foresters were held to just one run on two hits by the visiting Orange County Riptide.
The Foresters 2-1 loss was Santa Barbara’s first setback in five games this year.
Santa Barbara’s lone run came on a safety squeeze in the fifth inning by Marcus Greis of TCU that scored Addison Klepsch with the game’s first run.
But the Riptide answered with 2 runs in the top of the seventh inning to improve to 6-1 on the season.
Jarrod Zinn
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Allan Hancock College hosted the first annual North County Economic Forecast at Boyd Concert Hall this morning.
This event is intended to give a clear picture of the state of northern Santa Barbara and SLO counties’ marketplaces.
The keynote speaker, founding member of beacon economics Dr. Christopher Thornberg, explained how differing narratives can impact resulting statistics.
“I appreciate that we live in an age of increasingly hysterical narratives, and you are so used to hearing about the economy or households being at the cliff edge, on the edge of a meltdown they can’t take anymore,” says Thornberg.
He says the economy is just fine, and used statistics to prove his point.
“You look at the data… Actually, employment markets are full,” says Thornberg. “Consumption is at an all time high level. There’s not been this k-shaped recovery. Most every level of American household is doing better than they were a number of years ago.”
Worth noting is that while some of the cities in the North County, such as Santa Maria, are considered in some circles to be the poor parts of the county, the agricultural industry in these towns is providing some of the most positive numbers.
“So the underlying data doesn’t match what we see in those headlines, on a day to day basis,” says Thornberg.
To illustrate this, he cited stats such as how many miles people have been driving, tourism levels, fluctuating immigration, and numbers attributed to the sports and wine industries.
“Beacon Economics has created these reports for various other communities, and those communities have been able to create plans for their growth economically,” says Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce’s economic development and business engagement manager Efrein Salazar.
Many attendees say several of Dr. Thornberg’s bullet points surprised them, but gave them a clearer picture of the north county’s most vital economic patterns.
“It’s a function of leaders staying away from those narratives that suggest redistribution and policies that restrict change are the way to go,” says Thornberg. “Rather, embrace change and understand the positive benefits it could bring us, ultimately.”
The presentation was followed by a q and a session that added an interactive element.
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Andie Lopez Bornet
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s always a good day and time for pizza and for those living in the Santa Ynez Valley, the perfect place for brunch or an evening dinner has just opened.
The Lucky Penny, known for their wood-fired pizza, has opened a new location in Los Olivos, located on San Marcos Avenue.
Lucky Penny offers a variety of private labeled wine, wood-fired pizza, a breakfast menu and locally sourced salads. For an exciting touch Lucky Penny has an ice cream counter that serves six rotating flavors from McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, the only McConnell’s scoop shop in the Santa Ynez Valley.
General Manager Morgan Gray and Chef Sixto join your Morning News to talk about some of their dishes and the opening of their new location.
Patricia Martellotti
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Santa Barbara-based disaster relief agency is responding after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines.
ShelterBox USA is preparing emergency shelter and essential supplies for thousands of people.
For thousands of families, the search for safety is now underway.
“A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit in Southern Philippines,” said senior manager Emily Halpin of ShelterBox USA.
Since resources are already stored in the Philippines, aid can begin moving quickly to impacted communities.
“Maybe tens of thousands of families will have their homes damaged or just completely destroyed because there are many part of our target group,” said Halpin.
For families forced from their homes, finding a safe place to stay is often the first challenge after a disaster.
ShelterBox has responded to earthquakes, typhoons and other disasters across the Philippines for years.
That experience is helping teams move quickly.
“It’s extremely tragic and it’s happening all the time all over the world that’s why we exist … these situations are happening more frequently with seeing the amount of displaced people going up a year after year,” said Halpin.
Relief efforts are continuing as crews work to reach families and determine what support is needed next.
The organization already has aid stockpiled in the country for a rapid response.
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Patricia Martellotti
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A sudden computer crash nearly erased Alex Fabros’ dream of earning a doctorate when his dissertation vanished 25 years ago.
The setback forced his academic journey onto an unexpected pause.
Instead of giving up, Fabros held onto his goal for decades.
Now, at age 80, he is crossing the stage as the oldest Ph.D. graduate in UCSB history.
His achievement is a testament to perseverance and lifelong learning.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced its opening for student screenwriting and film contest applications for the upcoming 2026-2027 year.
Below is a press release from SBIFF with further details:
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is thrilled to announce that its annual 10-10-10 Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition is opening up applications for its 2026-2027 Program year. SBIFF accepts applications from local high school and college students. A jury of industry professionals review submissions and invite selected applicants for an opportunity to interview for a spot in the program which will run from late September / early October 2026 – February 2027.
SBIFF accepts applications from local high school and college students. A jury of industry professionals review submissions and invite selected applicants for an opportunity to interview for a spot in the program which will run from late September / early October 2026 – February 2027.
ABOUT THE 10-10-10 STUDENT SCREENWRITING AND FILMMAKING COMPETITION
(10 Screenwriters – 10 Filmmakers – 10 Films)
Each year, SBIFF offers an outstanding and prestigious, five month-long filmmaking program to 20 local students. We pair 10 high school and 10 college students into screenwriter-director duos, and with the help of professional filmmaking mentors, they work together to create 10 films that premiere at the historic Arlington Theatre during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival! The 2027 SBIFF dates are February 3 – 13, 2027. Final films will be screened during the festival at the Arlington Theater on February 13, 2027.
We have also expanded to reach 10 additional college student composers guided by a Composing Mentor to score each of the 10 films! SBIFF is also partnered with the American Society of Cinematographers for additional professional workshops and a loaned rental prize camera package for the two winning directing students to use on their next projects.
Participants work together to bring their creative vision to life, and in so doing, learn skills that translate to better self-esteem, better self-expression, and future job readiness. Engaging with art is essential to the human experience, but quality arts education is often the most difficult to access, which is why SBIFF offers 10-10-10 absolutely FREE TO ALL STUDENT PARTICIPANTS!
The theme for this year’s 10-10-10 Program is: Freedom of Speech
The application deadlines for the 2026-2027 10-10-10 program are:
Priority Deadline: Monday, July 27th, 2026
Final Deadline: September 7th, 2026
For more information, and to apply, visit https://sbiff.org/education/10-10-10/
Program Testimonials:
“During 10-10-10, I experienced some of the most fun, collaborative, and challenging moments over 4 months creating, thinking, and producing a short film. Being able to collaborate with my peers and get assistance when needed was so important to my process of making my 10-10-10, and without it, it wouldn’t be the same. The countless workshops that we were able to attend proved important, and hearing from industry professionals on what we could do better with our films made the experience even better. This experience allowed me to grow and learn how to be a better filmmaker and to be more confident about my own work. I learned skills of leadership that I had previously not obtained before, and that is now helping me in creating my next projects. Being able to celebrate with the other 10-10-10 participants on the day of the screening was so special to me, as we all got to smile and be happy that what we made got to show at the film festival on a movie theater screen. 10-10-10 gave me the experience to be myself, be creative, be curious, and to explore. I have no regret participating in this program, and I encourage all young filmmakers with big dreams to be a part of this program.”
— Marcus Cavitt, 2025-2026 10-10-10 College Directing Participant
“I wanted to write to express my gratitude to the SBIFF 10-10-10 program. Participating as a junior was pivotal to me and encouraged me to dream bigger for myself. I’m now a senior at NYU Tisch majoring in Film & TV. I’ve worked alongside industry professionals, helped produce several short films both NYU and indie, and I’m currently writing my thesis film that I will be filming in the spring.v Without 10-10-10, I could not be where I am today, and I wanted to sincerely thank the program directors and all of the mentors for helping to lay the foundation of who I am as a filmmaker and a creative. I will never forget where I caught that persistent bug of having to make movies.”
— Ella Skye Klaerner, 2019-2020 10-10-10 High School Screenwriting Participant
“The SBIFF 10-10-10 Program was instrumental in helping me break into the film world. Pairing me up with collaborators and having deadlines for completing my music was incredibly helpful in pushing me to translate my instincts as a songwriter into a more intentional, story-based music. I loved the intentional pairing and collaborative relationships that were fostered. I already have plans to continue to work with both the screenwriter and director that I was paired with. Also, the ability for our work to be shown in front of so many people at once was truly amazing! 10-10-10 provided me with an amazing opportunity to network with peers and professionals in the film industry. Working alongside my director was an informative and useful experience that helped develop my skills and get me into the film world.”
— Elijah Geduldig, 2025-2026 10-10-10 College Student Composer
Caleb Nguyen
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The San Luis Obispo County Superior Court found sufficient evidence to hold former priest Theodore Edward Gabrielli to answer on 24 felony counts of child molestation against four victims.
The SLO County DA’s Office is contemplating additional file charges which it believes were proven at the hearing.
A judge heard testimony from four victims, who are now adults, over a four-day preliminary hearing. The alleged offenses happened from 1991 to 2010 across six different counties in California.
Gabrielli is scheduled to return to court on July 14 and he remains in custody at the SLO County Jail without bail, according to the SLO County DA’s Office.
Mike Klan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Foresters bounced back from their first loss on the year with an emphatic 19-2 thrashing of the Conejo Oaks.
The Foresters banged out 17 hits with Makani Nabarro (Hawai’i) and Marcus Greis (TCU) collecting three hits apiece. Greis knocked in 4 runs for the 5-1 Foresters.
UCSB pitcher Calvin Proskey pitched 5 innings for the Foresters allowing 2 runs and striking out 4.
The Foresters host the MLB Academy Barons on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Caleb Nguyen
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – CAL FIRE SLO crews are battling a 200-acre grass fire near Highway 58 in the California Valley.
The fire broke out just past noon, and forward progress stopped around 2:15 p.m., according to CAL FIRE SLO.
Crews reached full containment of the fire at 3:30 p.m. and reported no injuries from the incident, according to CAL FIRE SLO.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation and more information will be provided once available.
