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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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00:05:42

Santa Barbara Lights Up Green in Honor of Mental...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/29

As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches in May, individuals are stressed now, especially with the state of the country. The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is inviting people to light up their buildings green as a form of solidarity. KCSB News’ Alice Dehghanzadeh has more.

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00:08:44

How Can the Community Salvage Its Gardens After the...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/25

Since the devastating effects of urban infrastructure destruction in the wake of the Eaton fire on January 7th, the Army Corps of Engineers decided not to conduct soil testing but has been clearing 6 inches of topsoil from the burned areas as a precaution against ash that has landed on the soil. Only on April 11th, preliminary testing released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health revealed elevated levels of toxic chemicals, including lead and arsenic, in the soil, raising health

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00:02:28

Wisconsin Law Poses Risk for Transgender People...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/25

In the state of Wisconsin, those seeking to legally change their names must do so publicly; however the process poses a risk to transgender people who may face harassment due to the publicity. State Senators have introduced a bill that attempts to grant confidentiality to transgender people seeking a name change. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has the story.

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00:02:23

California Lobbying Hits Record of More Than Half a...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/25

According to CalMatters, lobbying spending in California surged to a record-high $540 million in 2024, a 10% increase from the year 2023. The rise was fueled by major players like Google, Chevron, and PacifiCorp. KCSB’s Eva Wang has the story.

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00:02:27

UCSB Moves Forward With Major Student Housing Project

KCSB News ·

2025/04/25

On April 10, the California Coastal Commission approved changes to UCSB's long range development plan, which will allow construction of San Benito student housing to start. The plan is to break ground this year. Here's the Santa Barbara Independent's Christina McDermott with this story.

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00:02:39

UCSB Students Call for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

KCSB News ·

2025/04/25

April 24th marks the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. UCSB’s Armenian Student Association chanted and held signs outside of Storke Tower to raise awareness.

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00:01:47

UCSB's Spring Elections Are On Hold. What's Next?

KCSB News ·

2025/04/25

All spring elections at UCSB have been halted following an injunction issued by the AS Judicial Council. KCSB's Joyce Chi has more.

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00:02:05

Carpinteria Update - 4/22/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/22

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

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00:01:30

Public Invited to Give Input on Proposed Changes to...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/22

Santa Barbara’s bus service is holding meetings to get feedback on the “Tap2Ride” payment system and to propose an addition to the UCSB Express line 24x and a new microbus service. The company’s aim is to speed up transit during rush hour. KCSB’s Devin Greer explains more on the possible changes to the Metropolitan Transit District.

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00:09:55

The Implications of Trump’s Crackdown on Immigrants’...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/22

ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Minju Cho talked to KCSB's Joyce Chi about how many major constitutional protections extend to everybody -- not just citizens -- and about the broader implications of the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech. Song credit: County Seat by Blue Dot Sessions

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00:03:24

Whistleblower Reveals Information Regarding Potential...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/22

A whistleblower complaint claims that Elon Musk’s team of technologists may be responsible for a “significant cybersecurity breach”. In an affidavit, the whistleblower claims that DOGE staffers were given access into the National Labor Relations Board's system that houses sensitive case files as early as the beginning of March. KCSB's Emily Kimmel has the story.

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00:02:08

Public Health Update - 4/21/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/21

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the latest in public health news.

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00:06:32

UCSB Spring Elections Raise Questions of Electoral...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/18

UCSB Associated Students elections are less than a week away. As the elections grow closer, students have raised concerns around how some AS senators have handled the elections process. KCSB’s Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi have more.

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00:03:44

Virginia University Memorializes the Victim of a...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/18

KCSB's Emerson Good reports on the new mural at Virginia Commonwealth University which honors the memory of Bruce Tucker, a victim of a nonconsensual heart transplant in the 1960s. A story of injustice and legacy, his medical mistreatment resonates deeply in a time when conversations about racial equity are more urgent than ever.

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00:01:42

UCSB Bear Sighting

KCSB News ·

2025/04/18

Multiple reports of a black bear wandering around UCSB has prompted the university to notify its students through an emergency alert. The Santa Barbara Independent’s Christina McDermott has more.

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00:01:57

Labor & Activism Update - 4/17/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/17

KCSB's Emily Kimmel brings you the latest in labor & activism.

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00:01:58

Politics Update - 4/16/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/16

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

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00:02:00

Carpinteria Update - 4/15/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/15

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

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00:04:55

Monday Newscast Headlines - 4/14/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/15

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the headlines in local, national, and international news from the Monday, April 7 Newscast. -- Tonight's headlines were written by Annabelle Hurst and Joyce Chi. Photo description: The California Coastal Commission approves UCSB's proposed San Benito housing project. (Courtesy)

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00:11:03

OISS Offers Recommendations and Resources for...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/15

It’s a troubling time for international students at U.S. universities. Not only are their campuses facing federal cuts, but many of them have been targeted for visa revocation and deportation, especially in relation to pro-Palestinian activism. To learn more about resources for international students at UCSB, KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to Erik Williams, Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars.

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