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Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 39-year-old man died in a car crash on Highway 101 north of Ventura Road, according to the Ventura CHP.

The crash involved two other people: a 62-year-old Santa Maria woman in a 2023 Ford and a 37-year-old El Monte woman in a 2025 Mercedes, according to the CHP.

The 39-year-old drove the wrong way in his 2012 Volkswagen before he crashed into both the Ford and Mercedes, according to the CHP.

The man died from major injuries suffered in the crash, the 62-year-old had minor injuries, and the 37-year old was not injured, according to the CHP.

It’s unknown why the man drove the wrong way or if alcohol or drugs played factors in the crash, according to the CHP.

The crash shut down the highway on its southbound lanes until 8:30 a.m., though the cause of the crash remains under investigation, according to the CHP.

Those with more information on the crash are asked to contact the Ventura CHP.

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Caleb Nguyen

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – Camarillo Police are investigating a homicide on Walker Ave. that happened Saturday just before noon, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

First responders noticed a 48-year-old Camarillo man suffering from gunshot wounds before they took life-saving measures, according to the VCSO.

The Camarillo man died from his injuries at the scene, and police found the suspect’s car before starting a vehicle pursuit, according to the VCSO.

Police chased the suspect’s car southbound on Highway 101 before losing track of him due to speeds over 100 miles per hour, according to the VCSO.

Los Angeles Police helped in the car chase and found the suspect’s car on the 405 freeway before the vehicle yielded, according to the VCSO.

Police later found that the suspect had taken his own life after he yielded, according to the VCSO.

If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact the national crisis lifeline at 988.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

Santa Barbara 84, Ventura 57: Levi Oakes scored 16 of his game-high 18 points in the first half as the Dons clinched at least a share of the Channel League title. They can win it outright with a win on Monday night at home against Rio Mesa.

(Owen Horn added 14 points for the Dons who improved to 12-1 in league. Entenza Design).

San Marcos 63, Buena 42: Aidan Conlan scored a game-high 24 points as the Royals win their 8th straight game. San Marcos hosts Pacifica on Monday on Senior Night.

Pacifica 52, Dos Pueblos 40: Tommy Williams made 5 three-pointers as he led all scorers with 24 points in the Tritons road win.

Oxnard 57, Rio Mesa 37: Enrique Cuada had a huge double-double for the Yellowjackets scoring 21 points and grabbing 16 rebounds.

Bishop Diego 66, Foothill Tech 55: Crew Sjovold scored 24 points as the Cardinals completed a perfect 8-0 Tri-Valley League season. The Cardinals improve to 20-3 overall.

Santa Ynez 66, Righetti 46: Mason Skidmore poured in a game-high 22 points for the Pirates.

Camarillo 54, Simi Valley 50

Oaks Christian 64, Newbury Park 28

Oak Park 61, Moorpark 49

Santa Clara 63, Grace 41

Westlake 67, Agoura 46

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Many businesses have not opened their doors today in a national day of action.

Across the country, people have been encouraged to avoid shopping, school and work in solidarity with those opposing ICE enforcement, mainly stemming from the incidents in Minnesota.

Throughout the Tri-counties, you may have seen the lights out at numerous businesses in a message of solidarity with the workers and the owners.

Many put signs up on the door showing their support.

Some wrote more, including personal stories that connected them to their decision to shut down.

On the South Coast, we found closures at several sites including Pascucci, Los Agaves, Los Arroyos and Rudy’s.

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Caleb Nguyen

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KEYT) – Firefighters from the Ventura County Fire Department helped deliver a baby just before 10:00 a.m. Thursday on Highway 23 near the Olsen Road offramp.

VCFD crews noticed the mother in the driver’s seat going into labor before they helped her to an ambulance to the hospital.

Several fire engines and CHP helped to block off traffic for safe transport from a gurney to the ambulance, according to the VCFD.

VCFD fire crews wound up delivering the baby while the ambulance continued driving on the freeway.

The baby, named Andres, was born without complications, and both he and the mother made it to the hospital safely, according to the VCFD.

VCFD crews later visited the family in the hospital with flowers and congratulatory messages to the family.

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Caleb Nguyen

LOS ALAMOS, Calif. (KEYT) – A 15-year-old boy needed a helicopter airlift to Cottage Hospital Thursday just after 5:00 p.m., according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The teenager operated a tractor before it rolled over down a small hill, needing further treatment following the airlift, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

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Caleb Nguyen

LAS CRUCES, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews rescued a 31-year-old woman after she suffered an injury on Las Conovas Road just before 2:00 p.m. Friday.

The woman needed a trail rescue and transport to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital via ground ambulance, according to the SBCFD.

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Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif (KEYT) – Academic honors and a financial boost were bestowed Friday morning on the most promising graduate students at The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara.

Maria Zate, Director of Communications, told Your News Channel that 61 students received fellowships during the annual 2026 Fellowship Breakfast.

The newest was established by UCSB alumni, Linda and David Forman, with the Linda and David Forman Fellowship Fund for Community Fellows Fund. That particular fund supports highly qualified fellows from low-income, first generation and, bilingual backgrounds.

Recipient, Sofia Arias Zarate, has been a PEAC (Program for Effective Access to College) fellow from the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) PEAC Foundation since high school. 

“They have helped me one step closer to my teaching career in Santa Barbara, which is where I grew up,” said Zarate. “I really want to give back to my community, it has been full circle.” 

The Community Fellows Fund is a partnership between the Gevirtz school, SBUSD and, philanthropic investors.

Private foundations and individual donors contributed to 27 funds this year totaling more than $200,000. 

“This fund covers all costs of the fellows’ teacher education experience,” Zate said, via email.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – UCSB is riding a 5-game win streak and will host Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Thunderdome.

The Gauchos are giving away free tickets to kids k-12 while supplies last.

Details below.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA Calif. (KEYT) – Powerhouse San Marcos girls water polo is the fifth seed in the CIF-Southern Section Open Division playoffs.

The Channel League champion Royals will open up at #4 Orange Lutheran on Wednesday, February 4th to begin a round-robin Pool A bracket that also includes #1 Mater Dei and 8th seed Long Beach Wilson.

San Marcos is at top-seed Mater Dei on Saturday, February 7th and home to #8 Long Beach Wilson on Wednesday, February 11th.

Pool B consists of #2 Newport Harbor, 3rd seed Oaks Christian, #6 JSerra Catholic and 7th seed Corona del Mar.

The second place finisher in Pool A will play the third place finisher in Pool B and the third place finisher in Pool A will play the second place in Pool B on Saturday, February 14th.

The winner of those games will move on to the semifinals on February 18th at Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine and will play the winners from Pool A and Pool B.

The finals are scheduled for Saturday, February 21st at Mt. San Antonio College.

Dos Pueblos is in the CIF-SS Division 1 playoff and will host Marlborough in a first round game on Friday, February 6th.

The winner of the game will play a quarterfinal game against the winner of Palos Verdes at Agoura.

Also from D1, Buena is at Foothill.

In Division 2, Santa Barbara is the top seed and will host Poly of Riverside on Thursday, February 5th in a first round game.

The winner would meet the Edison/Upland winner in a quarterfinal game on Tuesday, February 10th.

Also from D2, Carpinteria is at Temple City, Thousand Oaks hosts Woodbridge, Ventura is at Westridge and Camarillo hosts Rosary Academy.

In Division 3 Foothill Tech is at Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks in a first round game on Thursday, February 5th.

In Division 4 Santa Paula opens up the playoffs at home against Roosevelt on Thursday, February 5th while Nordhoff is at Cypress.

In Division 5 Royal hosts Sierra Vista on Thursday, February 5th.

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