A Santa Barbara SWAT team responded to a neighborhood near the corner of Valerio and De La Vina shortly before 9:00 p.m. Monday night. Authorities went to the area after a man allegedly fired a handgun inside his apartment. They say when they arrived, they saw an unidentified person talking to the suspect. Officials say that person calmed the suspect down, which helped authorities take the ... Full Story »
They tore it down with picks and hammers, we're talking about the Berlin Wall. Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the wall that kept people from leaving communist east to the capitalist west. Full Story »
As we head into the holiday season, KEY News wanted to find out if local shops are hiring. And what we found is rather surprising to some. Many retailers in the Paseo Nuevo Mall are accepting applications for holiday sales employees,... Full Story »
In these tight economic times, a second job might just help make ends meet, and in some cases you may even need a third or a fourth one. In this KEY News Special Assignment we take a look at those extra jobs. Full Story »
There are new worries about the flu, and this time, it's the seasonal flu. Most medical providers are out of the vaccine. Santa Barbara County Health Officials say the reason there's a short supply is because of all the concerns over the H1N1 virus. Full Story »
Jury reaches first-degree verdict in just a few hours. Man who claimed self-defense faces possible life sentence. Full Story »
The 15-year-old girl was rescued by helicopter after falling 40 feet. Full Story »
Helicopter deployed in one county as result of Santa Barbara teen's high-tech crime, authorities say. Full Story »
There are many dramatic-looking plants that can be used to express holiday cheer indoors and out. Full Story »
Director Robert Zemeckis turns out a lackluster version of the famed Dickens tale, complete with CGI tricks. Full Story »
A previously deteriorated and leaking Hilltop Fountain at the Santa Barbara Zoo has been restored and updated after the Garden Club of Santa Barbara donated funds to cover the repair and redesign costs. Full Story »
A 43-year-old man died after apparently losing control of his vehicle and flipping several times along the Gaviota Coast on Highway 101 in an incident authorities believe may be linked to alcohol. Full Story »
Authorities have arrested a local teenager on suspicion of masterminding a series of computer-generated threats and false emergencies reported to law enforcement agencies on the Central Coast. Full Story »
Authorities arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence after he drove the wrong way on Highway 101 and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, killing two occupants and severely injuring two others. Full Story »
After less than a day of deliberation, a jury returned a verdict of guilty of first-degree murder in the case of a man who fatally stabbed his roommate at a sober living home in Santa Barbara last year. Full Story »
Some of the most prominent members of Santa Barbara’s business community are banding together to make an investment in the... Full Story »
Applying a tourniquet to its worst bleeding and quelling any immediate concerns over its survival, Santa Barbara-based Pacific Capital Bancorp... Full Story »
Clairvoyance means the ability to see things or events that remain invisible to our normal senses. So it’s fitting that... Full Story »
Investing oracle Warren Buffet once said that an insurance policy is just a promise on a piece of paper, and... Full Story »
Stimulus dollars have poured into the Tri-Counties since President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law in... Full Story »
San Luis Obispo City Attorney Jonathan Lowell has announced he will leave his position to become cit Full Story »
Victor Hartline of West Virginia feeds a demanding pelican some of his leftover bait on a sunny Sund Full Story »
A high school football coach who allegedly shot a pregnant woman three times at her Paso Robles home Full Story »
Federal regulators have ordered San Luis Trust Bank to strengthen its capital and develop a plan to Full Story »
Flexible working hours and telecommuting would keep county workers out of their cars and help keep t Full Story »
In the movie "The Wizard of Oz," the wizard stood behind a green curtain madly pushing buttons and pulling levers to create a wild show of energy. Full Story »
A decade ago Kham Xiong was a quiet boy growing up in Lompoc with his 10 siblings, part of tightly knit Hmong community. Full Story »
Commuters seeking a short cut from the North County to Santa Barbara, travelers enjoying a leisurely drive on a California scenic highway, and folks headed to the Chumash Casino or Santa Ynez Valley wineries all wind up on Highway 154. Full Story »
With this year's crop harvested - and nights growing longer and cooler - vineyards on the Central Coast are showing off their fall colors. These hues of red and yellow are from vines growing at Clos Pepe vineyards east of Lompoc. Forecasters say sunny skies today should give way to a 30-percent chance of rain by Thursday. Highs are expected in the lower 60s by Wednesday, with overnight lows ... Full Story »
Students could hardly stand still and listen as Superintendent Tom Allcock announced the opening of the new playground at Solvang Elementary School's lower campus on the morning of Friday, Oct. 30. Full Story »
n Chris Hillman benefit concert and dinner, 5 p.m. Saturday, Edwards Barn, 1095 Pomeroy Ave., Nipomo. Info: 265-7829 or tickets@odox.org . n “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 8 p.m. and midnight Saturday, Black Box Theater of the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande; cost: $10 for the 8 p.m. show and $14 for the midnight show. Full Story »
Talk about garden chameleons. Just like the highly specialized lizards, Japanese maples change their colors throughout the seasons. Depending on the time of the year, the same tree may be leafed out in green, scarlet, yellow, purple, orange or even hot pink. Full Story »
Higher education takes on many forms: traditional four-year universities, private trade schools, specialty colleges, online universities and military schools. All types were represented Tuesday at Hancock College’s Transfer Day. Full Story »
Staff and volunteers at the Exploration Station in Grover Beach spent the better part of the past year at the hands-on learning facility going backward. Full Story »
Thousands of children interacted with local peace officers during the 16th annual Cops ’N’ Kids Field Day on Sunday. Seventeen county and state law enforcement agencies participated in the event, held at Soto Sports Complex in Arroyo Grande. Full Story »
This year’s Author Fair 2009, featuring eight well-known children’s writers, promises something for all readers. Full Story »
n San Luis Obispo County Band annual benefit concert for the homeless, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Frederick St., San Luis Obispo. Full Story »
The Arroyo Grande Recreation and Maintenance Services Department and Arroyo Grande Lions Club will host the 32nd annual Turkey Trot Fun Run on Sunday, Nov.15. Full Story »
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Allen, son of Michael Allen of Nipomo, recently completed Naval Nuclear Power Training Pipeline. Full Story »
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Government official: Suspect in NY school hostage situation surrenders to police; no injuries. Full Story »
Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean calls a sex tape she made for an ex-boyfriend several years ago "the biggest mistake of my life." Full Story »
Tropical Storm Ida has reached shore, but it's already spread most of its heavy rain along the Gulf Coast. Full Story »
Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and says his prognosis for a full life is encouraging. Full Story »
Convicted murderer and kidnapper Jesse James Hollywood heads to court Tuesday morning. Full Story »
With this year's crop harvested - and nights growing longer and cooler - vineyards on the Central Coast are showing off their fall colors. These hues of red and yellow are from vines growing at Clos Pepe vineyards east of Lompoc. Forecasters say sunny skies today should give way to a 30-percent chance of rain by Thursday. Highs are expected in the lower 60s by Wednesday, with overnight lows ... Full Story »
Students could hardly stand still and listen as Superintendent Tom Allcock announced the opening of the new playground at Solvang Elementary School's lower campus on the morning of Friday, Oct. 30. Full Story »
A decade ago Kham Xiong was a quiet boy growing up in Lompoc with his 10 siblings, part of tightly knit Hmong community. Full Story »
Round two in the fight over pet population control hits the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors today in Santa Maria. Full Story »
Schools to close for Veterans Day Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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