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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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00:01:51

How Red Cards Help Immigrants Assert Legal Protections

KCSB News ·

2025/04/15

As immigration enforcement continues, Red Cards help people understand and use their rights. KCSB's Mariela Vargas reports on the importance of this tool.

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00:12:44

Silicon Valley's Rightward Shift Isn't a Surprise

KCSB News ·

2025/04/15

A major antitrust trial against Meta began today in a Washington, D.C. courtroom. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argues that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, became a monopoly after it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta counters that there’s no evidence they’re a monopoly, and that acquisition of those two apps was approved by the federal government more than a decade ago. The case will test how much the FTC under President Donald Trump will challenge Big Tech. Though they’ve long been

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00:05:28

Elizabeth Hamel's Death Still Remains A Mystery

KCSB News ·

2025/04/11

UCSB student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel's passing shook the campus community. The nature of her death remains unexplained, and the University has yet to release an official statement about her passing.

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00:05:54

Unions March to Kill the Cuts

KCSB News ·

2025/04/11

The Trump administration has ordered some 20,000 workers in Health and Human Services to leave their jobs, and has cut billions of dollars for research from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. To protest, a coalition of unions called for a nationwide Day of Action on April 8 to Kill the Cuts. Unions representing researchers at UCSB rallied at Davidson Library and marched to Cheadle Hall. KCSB's Ray Briare has this story.

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00:00:57

Newsom Administration Misses Essential Medi-Cal Deadline

KCSB News ·

2025/04/11

California was set to receive federal funding for our Medi-Cal program. Now Prop. 35 and healthcare facilities are set to be impacted. KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has the story.

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00:02:13

Santa Barbara Homeowners Faced with Predatory Scheming

KCSB News ·

2025/04/11

HomeOptions, an Oakland real estate company, has accepted their charges for their predatory acts on Santa Barbara Homeowners. A settlement has been reached based on their legal infringements, ensuring restitution is given to these homeowners. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas will tell you more.

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00:16:15

Inside IV: IV's Getting More Housing + Deltopia 2025...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/09

KCSB's Clarissa Hom has a recap of Deltopia 2025.SB Independent reporter, Christina McDermott files two stories: - County planning commissioners narrowly approve construction of a new three story housing project in a residential area of Isla Vista. - An interview with UCSB Professor Dr. Michelle Petty, recipient of the Conference of College Composition and Communication’s Richard Braddock Award for her work on bringing Black linguistic justice into the classroom.

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00:01:59

Politics Update - 4/9/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/09

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

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00:02:00

Carpinteria Update - 4/8/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/09

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

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00:10:51

Monday Newscast Headlines - 4/7/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/08

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the headlines in local, national, and international news from the Monday, April 7 Newscast. Correction: Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel, not the President. -- Tonight's headlines were written by Lisa Osborn and Joyce Chi, with reporting contributions by Ray Briare. Photo description: Demonstrators gather in Santa Barbara as part of 'Hands Off' protests against the Trump administration. (KCSB News)

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00:12:06

What Is the Alien Enemies Act?

KCSB News ·

2025/04/08

Federal Judge James Boasberg will hold another hearing tomorrow about his ban on deportations under a rare wartime law. This comes after the Trump administration’s efforts last month to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. To hear more about the law in question, KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to UCSB Professor Giuliana Perrone about the Alien Enemies Act and its usage throughout the past. Photo credit: A WW1-era sign restricts Central Power nationals from freely entering a post office

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00:03:25

60 Thousand UC Workers Strike Over Unfair Labor...

KCSB News ·

2025/04/07

AFSCME and UPTE unions across the University of California system continue their fight. This past Tuesday, April 1st, thousands of union workers rallied over bad faith bargaining and other unfair labor practices.

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00:06:58

Thursday Newscast Headlines - 4/3/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/04/07

Thursday Newscast Headlines - 4/3/2025 by KCSB News

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00:08:01

California Releases New Statewide Fire Hazard Maps

KCSB News ·

2025/04/06

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CalFire, recently finished releasing new fire hazard maps for the state. What do these maps mean for wildfire prevention, homeowners, and the housing crisis? KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to CalMatters’ Ben Christopher to find out. Photo credit: Courtesy of CalFire

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00:02:03

Politics Update - 4/2/25

KCSB News ·

2025/04/01

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

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00:20:13

Inside IV: Preparing for Deltopia

KCSB News ·

2025/04/01

Isla Vista's annual Spring Festival, better known as Deltopia, is expected to bring thousands of revelers to the streets of IV. This year, IV's local government and Associated Students UCSB will be providing free tacos, snacks and activities to help keep the party fun and safe for everyone. KCSB's Kelly Darroch speaks with Myah Mashhadialireza of the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) to learn more.Here's a link to a map sharing resources for the

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00:01:56

Carpinteria Update - 4/1/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/31

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

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00:07:16

Monday Newscast Headlines - 3/31/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/31

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the headlines in local, national, and international news from the Monday, March 31 Newscast. (Photo description: Firefighters battle the Silver Fire in Inyo County. Photo credit: Courtesy of CalFire)

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00:02:46

Public Health Update - 3/31/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/30

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

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00:02:02

Politics Update - 3/26/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/26

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

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