SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People of all ages got a kick out of a free line dancing pop up on Wednesday night.

The SB Public Market hosted the line dancing at its event center next door.

Instructor Tin Lee of Santa Barbara Event Horizon taught the newcomers how to do it.

They plan to host more line dancing pop ups in the New Year.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ralph Molina announced at tonight's end of the year team banquet that he is not returning as head football coach at San Marcos.

Molina coached the Royals the past five seasons and finishes with a 22-29-1 record.

With Molina in charge San Marcos snapped a 19-year playoff drought by making the CIF-Southern Section postseason in 2024.

The Royals also made the playoffs this year as well.

In both playoff appearances they lost first round games.

Molina did a good job of getting other athletes in different sports to play football to help revive a struggling program.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Barbara City Councilmembers approved the purchase of an emergency shelter at 816 Cacique St.

The city bought the property from People Assisting the Homeless know as PATH for $3.75 million.

They will spend another $25,000 making improvements.

The funding comes from Measure C.

“Owning this facility gives us the flexibility to innovate and respond more effectively to the challenges of homelessness and to shape a more sustainable and comprehensive shelter system that meets the evolving needs of our residents," said City Administrator Kelly McAdoo.

The space is large enough to serves about 100 people.

Clients are offered shelter, meals, case management and more.

Mercy House Living Centers will serve as interim service provider.

Mercy has a housing-first philosophy.

For more information, visit Homelessness Initiatives (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/homelessness).

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SANTA BARARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Gauchos were down 13-4 less than four minutes into the game and they never could catch up in a 67-64 loss at Green Bay(6-7).

UCSB trailed 42-30 at halftime and was able to cut the deficit to 63-62 when freshman CJ Shaw made a three-pointer with :52 seconds left.

Marcus Hall had a game-high 25 points for the Phoenix and his layup with :29 seconds to play pushed the lead to 65-62.

Aidan Mahaney, who led UCSB with 18 points, made a layup with ten seconds to make it 65-64.

But Green Bay's Preston Ruedinger converted both free throws with :07 seconds to go and UCSB never got a final shot up as they fall to 8-4 on the year.

It was the Gauchos second straight loss as they scored just 15 first half points last weekend in a double-digit loss to future Big West opponent Utah Valley in Salt Lake City.

UCSB has played it's last three games without starting point guard Miro Little who is sidelined with a foot injury and there is no updated timetable on his return.

The Gauchos host Portland on Monday, December 22nd at 2 p.m.
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