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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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00:01:52

Carpinteria Update - 3/25/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/24

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

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00:50:51

The Peoples Program: What It Takes To Get Banned From...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/19

American Peace Activist Rachel Corrie was killed by an Israeli armored bulldozer on March 16th, 2003. She was protecting a Palestinian home from being demolished when she was killed. Today, we speak with another peace activist involved with peace activism in Palestine. Alex was bearing witness to Israeli settler violence as part of their work with the International Solidarity Movement, when they were arrested and kicked out of Israel for 99 years.

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00:01:59

Carpinteria Update - 3/18/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/17

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

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00:04:36

Comprensión de la Ayuda Financiera Para Personas con...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/17

Las mayores preocupaciones sobre la privacidad de los estudiantes con familias de estatus mixto han causado una disminución en el número de estudiantes que solicitan ayuda financiera. Ashley Segat de KCSB News explica el proceso de ayuda financiera para estos estudiantes y sus familias.

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00:02:47

Understanding Financial Aid With a Mixed-Status Family

KCSB News ·

2025/03/17

Heightened privacy concerns for students from mixed status families has led to a decrease in students applying for financial aid. KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the financial aid process for these students and their families.

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00:05:29

The Impact of COVID-19 on Essential Workers

KCSB News ·

2025/03/16

5 years later, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting negative impact on essential retail workers. KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Hillary Klein, a member of UFCW Local 770, about her experience contracting long COVID during the pandemic.

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00:02:01

Public Health Update - 3/17/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/16

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

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00:04:26

Santa Barbara’s Plan to Address Homelessness

KCSB News ·

2025/03/14

With increases in statewide initiatives to combat homelessness, Santa Barbara has crafted a new plan to take on the issue here in our very own city. What does that new plan look like? KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has the story.

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00:04:19

A Controversial Change to Iraq’s Personal Status Law...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/13

A controversial change to Iraq’s Personal Status Law has just gone into effect, and while last-minute revisions softened some of the harshest provisions, women’s rights advocates say it still rolls back decades of progress for women and girls. KCSB's Rebecca Le Jeune has more.

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00:09:23

Local Marine Ecologist Included in Federal Layoffs

KCSB News ·

2025/03/13

Extreme federal spending cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency could mean that fewer people will be able to visit the Channel Islands and other National Parks. Kenan Chan, a marine ecologist who has worked at the Channel Islands for a decade said he was surprised when he learned that he’d been laid off. KCSB’s Robert Stark spoke with Chan to learn more about his work and what happened to him. Photo credit: Courtesy

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00:02:02

Labor & Activism Update - 3/13/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/12

KCSB's Emily Kimmel brings you the latest in news about labor and activism.

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00:44:10

The People's Program: Who Are California's Immigrants?

KCSB News ·

2025/03/12

Donald Trump promised that he would "launch the largest deportation program of criminals in the history of America." While that hasn't quite happened, ICE arrests are up 110%, and Trump continues to aggressively spread disinformation on immigration. Hans Jhonson, demographer at the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), joins The People's Program to tell us the truth about who California's immigrants are.

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00:05:31

Interview With Beatriz Basurto About How the Rapid...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/12

With heightened attacks on undocumented communities nationwide, the 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network is working to alert individuals and families across counties in San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Santa Barbara who may face immigration enforcement actions. KCSB’s Ashley Segat interviewed Beatriz Basurto, Rapid Response Coordinator at the 805 UndocuFund, to learn more.

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00:02:03

Politics Update - 3/12/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/12

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

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00:11:21

Inside IV: AS Legal Resource Center

KCSB News ·

2025/03/11

From dealing with a landlord to running into trouble with the law for over-partying, it’s important for Isla Vista residents to know their legal rights. The Associated Students Legal Resource Center, located at Pardall Center in IV, has attorneys who can help inform students of their legal options on a variety of legal matters. KCSB's Rose Friedrich speaks with attorney Robin Unander of the AS Legal Center to learn more.

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00:02:49

UCSB Dining Launches "Pilot Program" for Meal Swipe...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/10

UC Santa Barbara implemented a new pilot program for meal swipe reform at the beginning of winter quarter. Here to talk with student Aspen Smith about her experience with the program is KCSB’s Rose Friedrich.

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00:07:26

Hundreds at UCSB Rally to ‘Stand Up for Science’

KCSB News ·

2025/03/10

Amidst the Trump administration’s restrictions on scientific research, protests across the country called for publicly-funded research and diversity in science. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the ‘March for Science’ at UC Santa Barbara.

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00:02:55

Democratic Mayors Defend Sanctuary Policies as...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/10

On March 5, during a House Oversight Committee hearing, mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York defended their sanctuary policies and pushed back against Republican claims that sanctuary policies threaten public safety. KCSB's Eva Wang has more. Photo credit: Courtesy of C-SPAN

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00:01:59

Carpinteria Update - 3/11/25

KCSB News ·

2025/03/10

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

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00:04:35

Interview with Writing Professor Ljiljana Coklin:...

KCSB News ·

2025/03/10

As news surges about our immigrant community, KCSB's Ashley Segat interviewed Writing Professor Ljiljana Coklin about the importance of telling people's stories beyond the label "immigrant" in order to combat negative stereotypes and highlight the challenges the community is facing.

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