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KCSB News

Non-commercial, educational, and community-led. KCSB News is dedicated to covering underreported stories of local, national, and international importance. Our team of student and community journalists here in Santa Barbara County produces content encompassing a variety of topics, ranging from politics and public health to environmental affairs and the arts. You can listen to our newscasts on-air Monday and Thursday at 5:00 pm and new episodes of Inside Isla Vista on Wednesday at 5:00 pm, all on

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00:31:23

Inside IV: UCSB Professor Receives Nobel Prize in...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/23

Nobel Prize laureate and UC Santa Barbara emeritus professor John Martinis speaks with KCSB News reporter Manny Rodriguez about his award-winning research and discoveries in the field of quantum physics. Martinis also offers advice for emerging scientists - and shares what brings him the most joy in his work. In October 2025 Martinis, along with Michel Devoret (UCSB) and John Clarke (UCB), were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Read the news release here

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00:26:29

Inside IV: Have a Good Time While Avoiding Legal...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/20

Get practical tips for having a good time in Isla Vista, while avoiding citations and other run-ins with law enforcement. Listen to our new KCSB News legal feature, "From Where I Sit" with with Associated Students UCSB legal advisor Robin Unander. This week's episode is hosted by KCSB's Mavis Holley and also features stories about the new university librarian and a conversation with public media personality Ira Glass.

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00:01:34

Unpacking New Literacy Tests for Elementary Schools

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

Local teachers are using a new program to help identify reading challenges among students. KCSB’s Kimberly Lucia has the story.

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00:02:27

Isla Vista Bluffs Have Remained a Safety Concern for...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

In light of recent events, the IV cliff bluffs have posed a safety risk to people in the community. KCSB's Bethany Baker has a recap of the recent cliff erosion impact on the community of Santa Barbara's college-town Isla Vista.

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00:01:50

Los Angeles Unified School District on Trump’s...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

Following Trump's second term in office, the Los Angeles Unified School District has agreed to uphold their student and community protections while also adding new resources such as legal advice and support hotlines to their plan. LA plans to put their students' education and protection first. KCSB's Fiona Anderson has the story.

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00:03:05

Two UCSB Professors Win Nobel Peace Prize in Physics...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

UCSB professors Michel Devoret and John Martinis have won a Nobel Prize for their research in quantum mechanics. What does this mean for the future of classical physics, and the department here at UCSB? KCSB's Maddie Gambin has more.

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00:01:54

Carpinteria Update - 10/15/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

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00:02:03

Environmental Update - 10/13/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

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00:01:34

Santa Barbara Schools Launch New Literacy Test to...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

Local Santa Barbara teachers are using a new program to help identify reading challenges among students. KCSB’s Kimberly Lucia has the story.

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00:12:36

Chart-Topping Comedy Show Blends Humor & Healing to...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

U.K. Comedians Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers come to Santa Barbara next week for four nights of 'humor and healing' to support local nonprofit "New Beginnings." Donahoe returns with his chart-topping hit "Every Brilliant Thing," and partners with Gervers for their new show, "Jonny and the Baptists." KCSB's Ginger Thomas has more.

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00:02:14

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Californians

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

With just under two weeks of the federal government shutdown, California has felt the impacts of paused federal funding and impact of furloughed workers. How has Governor Newsom responded to the shutdown? KCSB’s Moises Guerrero has more.

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00:06:11

A Day Spent With Ira Glass

KCSB News ·

2025/10/13

On Saturday, October 4th, broadcast journalist Ira Glass visited UCSB for a talk with students in the media. Later, Glass had a conversation with author Pico Iyer held by UC Santa Barbara Arts and Lectures. Glass is most known for creating and hosting the narrative-based, broadcast news program This American Life. Mavis Holley has the story.

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00:21:06

Inside IV: Interpersonal Violence - Support Services...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/13

As the fall quarter begins and students dive into parties, dating, and new relationships, it’s important to know how to stay safe and where to turn for help. KCSB's Lina Lim speaks with Julia Pennick, director of UC Santa Barbara's Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE) office. Topics include ways to intervene safely as a bystander, what resources to turn to when facing interpersonal violence, and learn about practical steps you can take to look out for yourself and your friends while

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00:01:53

Carpinteria Update - 10/08/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/10/10

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

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00:02:05

Environmental Update - 10/06/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/10/10

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

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00:07:27

UCSB Has a New Librarian: A Conversation with Todd...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/10

UCSB recently appointed a new University Librarian, Todd Grappone. KCSB's Emerson Good sits down with Grappone to talk library access expansion, the controversial decision to cut late night study hours, and more.

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00:05:52

After Almost 40 Years, the Arctic Research Consortium...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/10

The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, a center for Arctic research and education, was shut down due to a loss of federal funding. The Trump administration has expressed its priorities for the continent surrounding national security and energy dominance rather than science. A vital resource for monitoring sea ice forecasts, ARCUS played a pivotal role in surveilling climate change and providing information to local subsistence hunters and businesses that relied on Alaskan shipping

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00:11:46

LEAP's Diaper Drive Raises Over 21,000 Diapers for...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/07

LEAP, a local youth empowerment organization, held a diaper drive to provide diapers to families and children in need of assistance affording diapers. Community members donated over 21,000 diapers as a result of the drive. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with Lori Goodman, CEO of LEAP, to learn more.

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00:08:52

The Trump Administration Claims Smithsonian Exhibits...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/07

The Trump administration is ordering thorough investigations of the Smithsonian Institution, claiming that exhibits are displaying damaging images of U.S. history that go against so-called "patriotism." KCSB's Emerson Good talks to Sarah Weicksel, Executive Director of the American Historical Association about the reviews and the role of museums in telling history.

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00:29:59

Inside IV: What's Up With Parking in IV?

KCSB News ·

2025/10/03

Finding it hard to find a parking spot in Isla Vista? Find out why - and what's being done to make IV streets more accessible to everyone. KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IV Community Services District (IVCSD). This episode also covers the latest on new housing developments in IV and at UCSB.

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