KCSB News

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 KCSB-FM 91.9 or at kcsb.org.

Episodes

Local Officials Talk Access to Affordable Healthcare Amidst Medical Clinic Funding Cuts

August 5, 2025 • 3 mins
Local officials want the public to know that despite recent threats by the Trump administration to cut funding, access to affordable healthcare will remain for those that need it, no matter their income or immigration status. KCSB's Kyle Rokes spoke with the county's Public Health Director and shares more.
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Grassroots Response to Immigration Policy Changes

August 4, 2025 • 1 min
KCSB's Manny Rodriguez explains a new federal policy that has expanded ICE’s authority to detain immigrants over old or minor offense and the responses from immigrant rights organizations.
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Update on Proposed Housing Highrise Near Old Mission

August 4, 2025 • 9 mins
A proposed highrise in the shadow of the Old Mission has not yet been approved - but it’s already stirring up community outrage. KCSB’s Robert Stark learns more from Christina McDermott, who covers housing for the Santa Barbara Independent.
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Hospitals Are Limiting Gender Treatment for Transgender Minors: How Are These Changes Being Seen in Blue States?

August 4, 2025 • 2 mins
KCSB's Emerson Good talks about the growing threats to transgender medical treatment, even in democratic states.
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Science and Technology Update - 08/01/2025

August 1, 2025 • 2 mins
KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.
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Immigration News Update - 07/31/2025

July 31, 2025 • 2 mins
KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news from Santa Barbara.
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Carpinteria Update - 07/30/2025

July 30, 2025 • 1 min
Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.
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Funding Cuts for Public Broadcasting: A Conversation with Ernesto Aguilar

July 28, 2025 • 10 mins
President Trump recently signed a bill cutting $1 billion of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports public radio and television stations, including NPR and PBS. Expert public media leader Ernesto Aguilar joins KCSB's Emerson Good to talk about the importance and future of public broadcasting.
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All About Old Spanish Days Fiesta

July 28, 2025 • 10 mins
The chilling impacts of ICE raids across the Central Coast have people wondering how aggressive immigration enforcement will impact this year’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The City's longest-running annual community event opens on Wednesday. A children’s carnival has been canceled over fears of low attendance, but the food vendors and entertainment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is happening. Old Spanish Days organizers said they wo...
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Environmental Update - 07/28/2025

July 28, 2025 • 2 mins
KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.
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Immigration News Update - 07/24/2025

July 24, 2025 • 2 mins
KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news in Santa Barbara County.
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Hundreds Turn Out at City of Santa Barbara Immigration Town Hall

July 24, 2025 • 4 mins
With hundreds of families and residents being impacted by ICE raids and federal agents' presence in Santa Barbara, the City assembled a last-minute meeting to address the concerns of residents last Tuesday, July 15th. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez has more.
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"Dive into Sustainability": A Sports Recycling Initiative Takes Off at UCSB

July 23, 2025 • 7 mins
KCSB's Emerson Good speaks with Ellie Schomberg from the "Dive into Sustainability" campaign on the UCSB campus to learn about their solution to excessive waste produced by sports.
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Carpinteria Update - 07/23/2025

July 23, 2025 • 1 min
Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.
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Teamsters Union On Strike: What To Know

July 22, 2025 • 2 mins
While some Republic Services workers have successfully pressured the company for change, many others continue their fight for better employment benefits. Omar Opeyany has the latest update on the ongoing strike.
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Environmental Update - 07/21/2025

July 21, 2025 • 2 mins
KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.
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Science and Technology Update - 07/18/2025

July 18, 2025 • 2 mins
KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.
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Immigration News Update - 07/17/2025

July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news from the Central Coast. Information regarding Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting courtesy of Noozhawk: https://www.noozhawk.com/county-supervisors-approve-funding-consider-policy-options-in-response-to-immigration-raids/
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Inside IV: Safer Streets & Sidewalks + Community Benefits of the GIVE Sale

July 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Isla Vista streets and sidewalks are becoming more pedestrian, cyclist and ADA friendly, thanks to safety improvements funded by Measure A (money dedicated to countywide transportation improvements). KCSB's Clarissa Hom speaks with Lauren Bianchi Klemann with the SB County Association of Governments (SBCAG) to learn more. Then, a recap of this year's UCSB GIVE Sale, a community-wide sale that keeps tons of waste from hitting local...
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UCSB Reads 2026 Announces Shortlist of Potential Book Selections

July 16, 2025 • 7 mins
UCSB Reads 2026 has released the shortlist for the upcoming rollout. KCSB's Devon Szalva spoke with the library's event organizer, Sara Kelly, about the history of UCSB Reads, this year's picks, and what is to come.
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