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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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00:12:10

Meet the Candidates: AS Internal Vice President (IVP)

KCSB News ·

2025/05/08

Hear from Enri Lala, one of two candidates running for AS Internal Vice President. (Allan Maldonado did not respond to our interview requests.) Visit vote.as.ucsb.edu to vote before Friday, May 9 at 12 PM.

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00:02:03

Politics Update - 5/7/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/07

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

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00:02:02

Carpinteria Update - 5/6/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/06

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

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00:06:48

UCSB Hate Crime Victim Speaks Up

KCSB News ·

2025/05/06

The UCPD has received four reports of hate crimes since April 28th, all based on ethnicity or national origin. Jam was on the phone with her friend walking by student health when she heard a man yell “get out of my country” and repeatedly ask for her green card. While waiting on the police non-emergency line with two girls who came over to help, the man who yelled at Jam aggressively rode his bike next to her, spat on her face, and rode off. These attacks at UCSB come as the Donald Trump

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00:12:37

May Day 2025 in Santa Barbara

KCSB News ·

2025/05/06

Santa Barbara marked International Workers’ Day with a strike, a teach-in, speeches, and a march at UCSB, and a rally at the County Courthouse downtown. KCSB’s Ray Briare has more.

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00:01:32

Endangered Steelhead Trout That Survived Palisades...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/06

A group of endangered steelhead trout that survived relocation during the Palisades fire has begun to flourish in Santa Barbara County. KCSB’s Nicolás Brown-Corrada has more.

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00:12:37

How Trump's Tariffs Could Impact the US and Santa...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/06

Is the US headed for a recession? KCSB's Robert Stark poses this question to UCSB economics Professor Lanny Ebenstein who also comments on potential impact on Santa Barbara's South Coast.

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00:02:02

Environmental Affairs Update - 5/5/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/05

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

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00:07:39

Judicial Council Finds Election Manipulation, Pushes...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/05

Two Judicial Council decisions have pushed all UCSB election deadlines back. The deadline to declare for choice candidacy has been extended to Friday, May 2nd at noon; the campaigning period will now start on Saturday, May 3rd.; and students will cast their ballots online on GOLD between Monday, May 5th and Friday, May 9th at noon. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has more.

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00:02:04

Science & Technology Update - 5/2/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/02

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

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00:12:47

Sable Pipeline Is Taken to Court

KCSB News ·

2025/05/02

In 2015, Plains All American's oil pipeline, carrying oil from the offshore Santa Ynez Unit, ruptured along the Gaviota Coast. The spill spread across 150 miles of California's coast, killing wildlife, harming residents, and hurting the economy. The initial rupture occurred because of a flawed pipeline design and inadequate pipeline management, leading to a catastrophic rupture. Now, the new owner and operator, Sable Offshore Corp, is attempting to restart the same pipelines without effective

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00:06:59

Father of Deceased UCSB Student Liz Hamel Pleads for...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/02

A UCSB freshman apparently fell to her death at the San Rafael dorm in February. Two months later the circumstances are still a mystery, and her father is begging for information. KCSB's Ray Briare has this story.Anyone with relevant information may contact Claytor Investigations by calling or texting 805-335-3851. Update (5/2): The man in the photograph has been identified and denied any wrongdoing, according to SFGate. He said he did not call 911 because he was afraid. UCPD did not provide

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00:07:48

Judicial Council Finds Election Manipulation, Pushes...

KCSB News ·

2025/05/02

Two Judicial Council Decisions have pushed all UCSB election deadlines back. The deadline to declare for choice candidacy has been extended to Friday, May 2nd at noon; the campaigning period will now start on Saturday, May 3rd.; and students will cast their ballots online on GOLD between Monday, May 5th and Friday, May 9th at noon. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has more.

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00:01:26

2025 May Day March at UCSB

KCSB News ·

2025/05/02

2025 May Day March at UCSB by KCSB News

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00:01:49

Labor & Activism Update - 5/1/25

KCSB News ·

2025/05/01

KCSB's Emily Kimmel has the latest in labor and activism news.

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01:04:41

The People's Program: The Maryland Father Trapped in...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/30

Rosie Bultman and Salvadoran Journalist Ricardo Avelar discuss the significance of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's unlawful deportation, El Salvador's crime crackdown, and the growing relationship between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump.

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00:02:01

Politics Update - 4/30/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/30

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

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00:02:02

Carpinteria Update - 4/29/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/29

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

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00:07:06

UC Student Workers Union Fights for Legal Recognition

KCSB News ·

2025/04/29

The UCSB Student Workers Union has been hosting meetings and reaching out to student employees to discuss workplace issues, while attempting to gain legal recognition as a union. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst talked to union organizer Anissa Carter about the organization.

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00:06:46

UCSB Professor Recognized for Bringing Black...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/29

A UCSB professor has won the Conference of College Composition and Communication’s Richard Braddock Award for her work on bringing Black linguistic justice into the classroom. Dr. Michelle Petty says the article, which she co-authored, focuses on the research behind and the details of a website with guides for Black students to advocate for themselves in the classroom and for writing instructors to better evaluate students' work. From the Independent and KCSB News, Christina McDermott has this

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