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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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00:12:43

Hunger Striking For A Free Palestine

KCSB News ·

2025/06/10

This comes after Israel’s continuous escalation since breaking the ceasefire agreement in March, bolstering student’s call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. Here is Omar Opeyany with the story.

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00:05:38

UCSB's Gospel Choir Has Been Performing and Uplifting...

KCSB News ·

2025/06/10

KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to the director of UCSB's gospel choir, Victor Bell, on its legacy and importance to the community.

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00:06:15

Sable Offshore Faces Hurdles in Restarting Production

KCSB News ·

2025/06/10

Ongoing lawsuits continue to challenge Sable Offshore’s return, with some plaintiffs targeting state agencies accused of fast-tracking the company’s restart. Here is Omar Opeyany with more.

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00:02:04

Environmental Affairs Update - 6/9/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/09

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

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00:02:01

Politics Update - 6/4/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/04

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in politics.

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00:02:01

Carpinteria Update - 6/3/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/03

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

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00:06:06

With Work Requirements, More than a Million...

KCSB News ·

2025/06/03

This week, the US Senate will work on their version of President Donald Trump’s budget and tax bill, or the “one big, beautiful bill.” Their goal is to send it to Trump by July 4th. The House of Representatives already passed their version of the legislation, and the Senate is expected to make changes of its own. One provision that’s unlikely to change? Work requirements for Medicaid. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to CalMatters’ Ana Ibarra to find out why.

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00:03:04

Santa Barbara Tenants Union Presses for Rent Control

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2025/06/03

The Santa Barbara Tenants Union is mounting an effort to assert tenants’ rights and establish stronger rent control in the city. KCSB’s Ray Briare has more.

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00:01:55

More Data Needed on Vaccination Rates in Santa...

KCSB News ·

2025/06/03

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury recently released a report detailing the lack of data available on vaccination rates in the county. KCSB’s Devon Szalva explains what the report found.

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00:03:29

ICE Agents Court Controversy

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2025/06/03

In the past couple weeks, ICE has increased its controversial tactic of targeting immigrants who report for hearings and arresting them before they enter courthouses. KCSB's Kyle Rokes has more.

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00:02:09

Environmental Affairs Update - 6/2/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/02

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

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00:02:04

Science & Tech Update - 5/30/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/30

KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.

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00:10:02

Periods in School: New Study Reveals Debilitating...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/30

Periods in school can be debilitating, but there is little students can do to get academic support that accommodates their pain. Two undergraduates in the feminist studies department conducted a survey to better understand the impact debilitating period pain has on students. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with the two students leading the study, Kailey Reed and Sofia Lebensohn, to learn more.

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00:03:30

One Year Recap on Supportive Housing Residence in Goleta

KCSB News ·

2025/05/30

The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County presented a year-in-review for the Buena Tierra Permanent Supportive Housing Residence, and updates on the success and struggles they've faced since its opening last May. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez has more on the story.

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00:04:37

A.S. Black Women's Health Collaborative Plans Black...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/30

On Saturday, May 31st, from 9-12 PM, the Associated Student's Black women's Health Collaborative will host black queer prom. To learn more, KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke to BWHCs BCU Liaison, Keylaan Edwards.

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Politics Update - 5/28/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/28

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in political news.

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00:02:04

Environmental Affairs - 5/26/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/26

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

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00:15:36

Inside India’s Economy Amid Global Trade Tensions...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/23

Amid ongoing global trade tensions and a shifting U.S.-China dynamic, India is positioning itself as a strategic alternative in global supply chains. But its push to become a major manufacturing power is shaped by internal constraints, a pressing need to reduce dependence on Chinese imports, and long-term policy challenges. From strategic sectors like ICT to deeper issues in infrastructure and industrial capacity, this story explores India’s economic strategy, and the risks and opportunities that

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00:35:02

Inside India’s Economy Amid Global Trade Tensions...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/23

Amid ongoing global trade tensions and a shifting U.S.-China dynamic, India is positioning itself as a strategic alternative in global supply chains. But its push to become a major manufacturing power is shaped by internal constraints, a pressing need to reduce dependence on Chinese imports, and long-term policy challenges. From strategic sectors like ICT to deeper issues in infrastructure and industrial capacity, this story explores India’s economic strategy, and the risks and opportunities that

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00:06:13

Supporting UCSB Students: An Interview With Gaucho...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/23

At UCSB, Gaucho Underground Scholars offer vital resources to students who have often been excluded from higher education.

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