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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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Environmental Affairs Update - 6/23/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/23

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

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00:18:32

Juneteenth SB + The Local Black Experience

KCSB News ·

2025/06/19

Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with a founder of Santa Barbara’s Juneteenth celebration - to learn more about the meaning of June 19th, as well as some interesting tidbits of Santa Barbara’s black history. Plus, how to participate in the first ever survey on the state of the Santa Barbara Black community.

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00:01:57

Carpinteria Update - 6/17/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/17

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

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00:15:23

New Study Explores Bringing Grizzly Bears Back to...

KCSB News ·

2025/06/17

The California Grizzly Bear has been extinct for over a century. Now, researchers are exploring the possibility of reintroducing the animal that has long stood on the state's flag. KCSB's Nico Brown-Corrada talked to UCSB Professor Peter Alagona to find out more.

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00:01:00

More Sights and Sounds From Santa Barbara's 'No...

KCSB News ·

2025/06/17

KCSB’s Lisa Osborn has more sights, sounds, and signage from Santa Barbara’s No Kings Rally. Photo credit: Lisa Osborn

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00:03:18

'No Kings' Day in Santa Barbara

KCSB News ·

2025/06/17

Saturday, June 14, was No Kings Day -- a nation-wide protest against the authoritarian aspirations of Donald Trump. In Santa Barbara, protesters numbered in the thousands. KCSB's Ray Briare has this story. Photo credit: Ray Briare

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00:01:51

Environmental Affairs Update - 6/16/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/16

KCSB's Mavis Holley has the latest in environmental news.

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00:04:09

Central Coast Planned Parenthood Workers Announce...

KCSB News ·

2025/06/11

Healthcare workers at six Planned Parenthood clinics in central California went on strike from June 10 to 11. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Dr. Michael Solemar, a physician at Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara, to learn more.

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00:02:03

Politics Update - 6/11/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/11

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

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00:01:58

Carpinteria Update - 6/10/25

KCSB News ·

2025/06/10

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

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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

KCSB News ·

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

KCSB News ·

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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