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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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00:07:19

Salud Carbajal on His Degrees Not Debt Act

KCSB News ·

2025/10/31

Congressman Salud Carbajal has re-introduced his “Degrees Not Debt” legislation, aimed at reducing the cost of higher education and student debt nationwide, including right here on the Central Coast. KCSB’s Hunter Maher reports.

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00:02:16

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department Releases...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/31

A 9 year-old girl from Vandenberg Village was recently reported missing. KCSB's Emerson Good gives an update on the case and a look into why its only seeing press coverage now despite her last contact dating back a year ago.

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00:07:07

Santa Barbara’s No Kings 2.0

KCSB News ·

2025/10/31

Saturday, October 18th, 2025 was the second nationwide protest organized under the banner “No Kings”. Thousands turned out in Santa Barbara for a rally – speeches and a march. KCSB's Ray Briare has more.

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00:36:40

Inside IV: Meet IV's Newest Park + Muse Mag Launches...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/31

A new Isla Vista Magazine shares women’s untold experiences. KCSB's Mavis Holley speaks with the co-creators and graphic designer of Muse magazine. Plus, learn more about IV's newest park - and what's brewing in Anisqoyo Park this Halloween weekend.

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00:01:34

New California Amendment Bill Sparks Debate Over...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/28

Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval of Assembly Bill 495 is sparking controversy, as opponents argue it opens the door to the endangerment of children. Here’s Emma Ambriz with more.

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00:01:51

Studies Find That AI Chatbots Are Extremely Agreeable...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/28

As AI becomes popular, there are concerns over the relationships between users and computer intelligence. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish explains the potential risks as more people become emotionally dependent on the new technology.

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00:02:12

ICE Holds Immigrants In Facility Accused Of Medical...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/27

Immigrant and civil rights advocates have voiced concerns over a Georgian immigration detention facility's disregard for the welfare of detainees, raising questions about oversight and accountability. Here is Omar Opeyany with more.

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00:02:07

SNAP Benefits are Facing Delays Due to the Government...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/27

As a result of the government shutdown, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement warning Californian's about potential interruptions to SNAP benefits. KCSB's Emerson Good looks at how the program may be affected.

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00:31:23

Inside IV: UCSB Professor Receives Nobel Prize in...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/23

Nobel Prize laureate and UC Santa Barbara emeritus professor John Martinis speaks with KCSB News reporter Manny Rodriguez about his award-winning research and discoveries in the field of quantum physics. Martinis also offers advice for emerging scientists - and shares what brings him the most joy in his work. In October 2025 Martinis, along with Michel Devoret (UCSB) and John Clarke (UCB), were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Read the news release here

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00:26:29

Inside IV: Have a Good Time While Avoiding Legal...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/20

Get practical tips for having a good time in Isla Vista, while avoiding citations and other run-ins with law enforcement. Listen to our new KCSB News legal feature, "From Where I Sit" with with Associated Students UCSB legal advisor Robin Unander. This week's episode is hosted by KCSB's Mavis Holley and also features stories about the new university librarian and a conversation with public media personality Ira Glass.

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00:01:34

Unpacking New Literacy Tests for Elementary Schools

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

Local teachers are using a new program to help identify reading challenges among students. KCSB’s Kimberly Lucia has the story.

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00:02:27

Isla Vista Bluffs Have Remained a Safety Concern for...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

In light of recent events, the IV cliff bluffs have posed a safety risk to people in the community. KCSB's Bethany Baker has a recap of the recent cliff erosion impact on the community of Santa Barbara's college-town Isla Vista.

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00:01:50

Los Angeles Unified School District on Trump’s...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

Following Trump's second term in office, the Los Angeles Unified School District has agreed to uphold their student and community protections while also adding new resources such as legal advice and support hotlines to their plan. LA plans to put their students' education and protection first. KCSB's Fiona Anderson has the story.

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00:03:05

Two UCSB Professors Win Nobel Peace Prize in Physics...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/17

UCSB professors Michel Devoret and John Martinis have won a Nobel Prize for their research in quantum mechanics. What does this mean for the future of classical physics, and the department here at UCSB? KCSB's Maddie Gambin has more.

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00:01:54

Carpinteria Update - 10/15/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

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

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00:02:03

Environmental Update - 10/13/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

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

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00:01:34

Santa Barbara Schools Launch New Literacy Test to...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

Local Santa Barbara teachers are using a new program to help identify reading challenges among students. KCSB’s Kimberly Lucia has the story.

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00:12:36

Chart-Topping Comedy Show Blends Humor & Healing to...

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

U.K. Comedians Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers come to Santa Barbara next week for four nights of 'humor and healing' to support local nonprofit "New Beginnings." Donahoe returns with his chart-topping hit "Every Brilliant Thing," and partners with Gervers for their new show, "Jonny and the Baptists." KCSB's Ginger Thomas has more.

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00:02:14

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Californians

KCSB News ·

2025/10/15

With just under two weeks of the federal government shutdown, California has felt the impacts of paused federal funding and impact of furloughed workers. How has Governor Newsom responded to the shutdown? KCSB’s Moises Guerrero has more.

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00:06:11

A Day Spent With Ira Glass

KCSB News ·

2025/10/13

On Saturday, October 4th, broadcast journalist Ira Glass visited UCSB for a talk with students in the media. Later, Glass had a conversation with author Pico Iyer held by UC Santa Barbara Arts and Lectures. Glass is most known for creating and hosting the narrative-based, broadcast news program This American Life. Mavis Holley has the story.

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