KEYT 3 Santa Barbara

The FBI is looking for a man accused of robbing several banks in California, including two on Monday in San Luis Obispo County. Investigators say the so-called "red sharpie bandit" robbed the Wells Fargo Bank on Broad Street in San Luis Obispo. Full Story »

Snow and rain across Los Padres National Forest has provided sufficient moisture levels to reduce fire restrictions on the forest effective immediately. Full Story »

A proposed slant drilling project on the Carpinteria coast could be approved by the City Council Monday night. Full Story »

The storms that just passed through gave the burn areas some much needed rain....but not enough to cause major trouble. Full Story »

Shortly after 10p.m. on Thursday night a robbery was reported at La Bamba Market, 235 W. Micheltorena Street. Full Story »

A Michigan man charged with among, other things, contributing to the delinquency of a minor pleads not guilty in a San Luis Obispo courtroom. Full Story »

Donations to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle drive is down nearly 13 percent in Ventura County. Full Story »

Santa Maria Police Department officers were called to a fight call with bats and knives in the 2400 Block of N. Easy Street shortly before 11pm on Saturday night. Full Story »

On Sunday evening at about 6:14p.m. deputies assigned to the Moorpark Police Department responded to a reported brandishing that occurred in the parking lot at 51 Majestic Court. Full Story »

Mission planners are celebrating Vandenberg's final launch of the year following the successful launch of a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 today at 6:09 a.m. Full Story »

Health officials want residents to remain vigilant when it comes to vaccinating against and preventing spread of the swine flu. Area supplies of the H1N1 vaccine have increased, as vaccine demand for high-risk groups has slowed. Full Story »

The Humane Society of Ventura County is looking to the public, for help funding a surgery needed for an abused puppy. The five-month-old boxer, was taken from an abusive owner and placed with the Humane Society on December 1st. Full Story »

With round two on it's way, Central Coast residents are preparing for heavy rains, which brings the possibility of mudslides in some areas. Full Story »

A day after misdemeanor charges were filed against two men connected to last May's Jesusita Fire, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's office is finally discussing the case. Full Story »

Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite leave from professional golf to work on saving his family, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement posted on his Web site. Full Story »

A Superior Court judge has ruled on whether six suspects accused of murder will go to trial. On Friday, Judge Frank Ochoa ruled, that there is enough evidence to send five of the six suspects to trial. Full Story »

Santa Barbara County Firefighters paid a final tribute to one of their own on Thursday. Fire Heavy Equipment Operator Dean Moore passed away on November 29th after losing a battle with cancer. Full Story »

Retail sales rose more than expected in November, boosting hopes that the all-important consumer sector will support the fragile recovery. Full Story »

Local police are warning residents to lock-up during the holiday season. They're asking you keep a close eye on those big ticket Christmas presents including computers, flat screen TV's and jewelry. Full Story »

Sheriff’s Detectives are hoping surveillance video will help them catch a suspected thief, who withdrew hundreds of dollars from someones bank account. Full Story »

Ventura County Sheriff officials say small plane crashed Thursday afternoon in Ojai near the Krotona and Hermosa Rd. The plane went down around 2:30 p.m., with two people on board. Full Story »

All residents of Santa Barbara County can now get vaccinated against the swine flu. A vaccine clinic will be held Thursday afternoon in Lompoc, at the Methodist Church, 925 North F Street, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Full Story »

Some local Catholics are joining a nationwide effort to have an American Archbishop proclaimed a saint. A canonization ceremony was held Wednesday night at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Montecito. Full Story »

A teenager was struck by an Amtrak train traveling through Carpinteria Wednesday night. The accident happened around 5:00 p.m. near 5th Street and Holly. Full Story »

Construction, manufacturing and retail may see more jobs cuts, but a new survey says transportation, utilities and financial services are making a comeback. Full Story »