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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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00:03:13

Unpacking Prop. 50: Endorsements, Opposition, and...

KCSB News ·

2025/09/19

With just under two months before California’s special election, KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez gives a breakdown on Prop. 50, and what its redistricting efforts mean for California’s constituents.

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00:30:05

Inside IV: All About IV Past and Present

KCSB News ·

2025/09/18

Learn more about Isla Vista – past and present. KCSB's Lina Lim speaks with Spencer Brandt, a longtime resident and leader of Isla Vista’s local government, and IV’s Community Engagement Director, Mayah Mashhadialireza. Find out how IV's local government was formed through student activism, and discover opportunities for you to get involved in the community. Topics range from resident safety measures, housing and parking, Deltopia, to ways to get involved and much more.

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00:04:18

The 41st Annual California Coastal Cleanup

KCSB News ·

2025/09/16

On this upcoming Coastal Cleanup Day, volunteers can participate across several coastal and inland waste collection sites. Each year, this global event mobilizes thousands of volunteers to protect the environment. KCSB’s Mavis Holley spoke to Jill Cloutier, the Public Relations Director for Explore Ecology, to learn more.

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00:06:01

Over 200 Reporters Have Been Killed in Gaza in the...

KCSB News ·

2025/09/16

Hundreds of reporters covering the war in Gaza on-the-ground have been killed since 2023. KCSB's Emerson Good speaks with the Reporters Without Borders nonprofit organization about the injustices and holding Israel accountable.

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00:02:02

Science and Technology Update - 09/12/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/09/14

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

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00:02:02

Carpinteria Update - 09/10/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/09/10

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

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00:02:45

Trump’s Funding Cuts And Taliban Policies Leave...

KCSB News ·

2025/09/09

Trump’s cuts to foreign aid, the Taliban’s restrictive policies, and Afghanistan’s post-war recovery leave many survivors of the Afghan Earthquake in a state of dire need. Omar Opeyany reports on the aftermath of the crisis.

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00:02:06

Governor Gavin Newsom Responds to Crime By Deploying...

KCSB News ·

2025/09/09

Governor Newsom’s response to crime remains a key concern for Californians, especially with increased threats from the Trump Administration to deploy the National Guard. Omar Opeyany reports on Newsom's policy.

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00:02:01

Shift in U.S. Policy Leaves California's Afghan...

KCSB News ·

2025/09/09

Crisis grows for Afghan refugees living in California. After the Taliban takeover in 2021, Afghan refugees were promised safety. But now, shifts in federal policy under the Trump administration are withdrawing key legal protections, leaving many in legal limbo. KCBS's Manny Rodriguez has the story.

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00:04:39

A Local Non-Profit Offers a Safe Parking Program for...

KCSB News ·

2025/09/09

Rising rents and a short housing supply are just two of the many reasons some Santa Barbara residents have lost the place they call home. New Beginnings is lending a hand to these individuals and families by offering a safe place to sleep, in their vehicles. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with Kristine Schwarz, executive director of New Beginnings, to learn more.

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00:09:09

Congressman Salud Carbajal Conducts Walkthrough of...

KCSB News ·

2025/09/09

Continuing our ongoing coverage of immigration enforcement on the Central Coast, KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez spoke with Congressman Salud Carbajal on his visit to the Santa Maria ICE processing facility in late August.

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00:02:03

Environmental Update - 09/08/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/09/08

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

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00:02:05

Environmental Update - 09/01/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/09/03

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

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00:11:26

Good Samaritan’s Heatwave Outreach Endeavors to Aid...

KCSB News ·

2025/08/28

Sweltering heat hit Santa Barbara County Thursday, August 21st, and into the weekend, bringing temperatures in the high 80s and in some areas hitting the 90s. How are homeless individuals impacted by the extreme heat, and what are local organizations doing to help? KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with The Good Samaritan's Kirsten Cahoon to learn more.

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00:10:38

Isla Vista Landlords Sue Santa Barbara County Over...

KCSB News ·

2025/08/27

Isla Vista landlords are suing the county of Santa Barbara over a pilot rental inspection program requiring them to perform increased checks on properties. KCSB's Emerson Good talks to both Eleanor Gartner, District Representative at Santa Barbara County and the landlord association's attorney Lacy Taylor to hear more.

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00:02:05

Environmental Update - 08/25/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/08/27

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

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00:01:53

Carpinteria Update - 08/20/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/08/20

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

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Environmental Update - 08/18/2025

KCSB News ·

2025/08/19

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

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00:05:42

FLARE Non-Profit Responds to Trump Administration's...

KCSB News ·

2025/08/19

Last week, President Trump deployed federal troops in our nation’s capital to "take back D.C." Just how has this move impacted DC residents? KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez spoke with a representative from FLARE USA at their base in DC to learn more.

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00:06:08

The Cuyama Community Counters the Gifford Fire

KCSB News ·

2025/08/19

Firefighters are responding to the Gifford Fire the state’s largest wildfire this year. Residents of the Cuyama Valley area, located near the Gifford fire, have been coming together to share information and take care of each other. KCSB’s Mavis Holley spoke to Jack Forinash, the executive director of the Cuyama-based nonprofit, the Blue Sky Center, to learn more

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