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KSBY News

KSBY News

California's Central Coast

218 ratings
22 reviews
With Ads
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☀️ Weather
Free
With Ads

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Released
August 2, 2019
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Developer

E.W. Scripps Company
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Access up-to-the-minute local news, breaking alerts, and live video streams for California's Central Coast. Stay informed with accurate weather forecasts, severe weather updates, and in-depth local investigations. Connect with your community and understand local issues with this trusted news source.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓24/7 live streaming video
✓Accurate local weather forecasts
✓Interactive weather radar
✓In-depth local investigations
✓Dark and Light Mode support
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What users say about KSBY News

Reviews of KSBY News are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 218 App Store ratings. What users like most: keeps users up-to-date, reliable and timely news. Top complaints: ads cause stories to reload, news entries bounce due to reloads. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Keeps users up-to-date
  • 👍Reliable and timely news
  • 👍Good source of local news
  • 👍Informative and easy to use
  • 👍Accurate news and weather
  • 👍Option to pay to avoid ads
  • 👍Notifies for important local events
  • 👍Entertaining morning and nightly teams
  • 👍Great staff

Negative things

  • 🐛Ads cause stories to reload
  • 🐛News entries bounce due to reloads
  • 🐛User loses reading spot
  • 🐛Requires scrolling to find reading spot
  • 🐛App is broken
  • 🐛Does not load new content
  • 🐛Home page and local news won't load
  • 🐛Not updated frequently enough
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What's New in KSBY News

7.18.2

November 2, 2026

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

User reviews

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Send rson Veronica very thorough and she put excitement in what she was saying I’m from Sacramento but my daughter lives in Paso I love your news and have your app! Do
FFaith845

Informative

Outstanding app that keeps you up-to-date!!!
DDamageControlmanthirdclass

Need localized weather.

The app works good but the weather tab could improve if it showed weather in specific areas such as Santa Barbara, which you show on the tv news but not here.
DDrewISTANBUL

Local Station Delivers

KSBY is a great station with a wonderful, on screen and off screen staff. They bring detailed local news snd national and international news.
Sslo.mike

Home sweet home

KSBY News keeps me tuned in to what's going on in my hometown county from Wa. State. ♥️
ASAni. S
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Ads triggering reloads every 30 seconds

Bug

News entries bouncing due to reloads

Bug

User losing reading spot

Bug

App not loading new content

Bug

Home page and local news pages not loading

Bug

No news updates for extended periods

Bug
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Requested Features

2 requests

Localized weather for specific areas

Feature

More frequent updates

Feature

FAQ

Does KSBY News have ads?

Yes, KSBY News contains advertisements. Users have noted that ads can sometimes cause stories to reload, interrupting the reading experience.

What is the user sentiment for KSBY News?

KSBY News has an overall positive user sentiment, with users frequently praising its reliability, timeliness, and accuracy for local news and weather. Pros include keeping users up-to-date and being an informative, easy-to-use source.

How often is KSBY News updated?

The app's latest version is 7.18.2, updated on November 2, 2026. While some users feel it is not updated frequently enough, the app is actively maintained by the developer, E.W. Scripps Company.

What devices support KSBY News?

KSBY News is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across these Apple devices.

What are the main complaints about KSBY News?

Common user complaints include ads causing stories to reload, losing the reading spot, and occasional issues with content loading or the home page not displaying correctly. Some users report that news entries bounce due to reloads.

Can I customize the news feed in KSBY News?

KSBY News allows users to view news by 'Top News,' curated by local teams, or 'Most Recent,' showing the latest published stories. Users also have control over video content they wish to watch.

Is KSBY News suitable for all ages?

KSBY News has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content or themes more appropriate for mature audiences.

Does KSBY News offer live weather radar?

Yes, KSBY News provides an interactive weather radar that allows users to track rain, snow, and storms, in addition to hourly and daily forecasts.