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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 KCSB-FM 91.9 or at kcsb.org.

  1. Election Reactions: Young Democratic Socialists of America

    3 DAYS AGO

    Election Reactions: Young Democratic Socialists of America

    As the dust settles on a high-stakes 2024 election, student political organizations across campuses are regrouping, reflecting, and preparing for the road ahead. KCSB's Tessa Niu speaks with Isabella Ferraro, who shares how YDSA is responding to the election’s outcome.

    12 min
  2. Gregg Araki Interview

    3 DAYS AGO

    Gregg Araki Interview

    This past Tuesday, December 17th, celebrated the birthday of filmmaker and UCSB alum Gregg Araki. Back in March of this year, we were joined with Araki at the Pollock Theatre for a screening of his newly restored 90s classic, Nowhere, in addition to a Q&A. This event was co-sponsored by UCSB’s film and media studies program, and our very own KCSB-FM. Araki is known for directing films such as Mysterious Skin, The Doom Generation, Smiley Face, his work on the show 13 Reasons Why, amongst other films. His film ‘Nowhere’, along with the other films within his Teen Apocalypse Trilogy have recently been remastered and restored from the 35mm negative to 4k. It’s complete with scenes that were deleted for the original release due to rating restrictions, and the original score. KCSB's Kelly Darroch spoke with Araki for a few minutes after the screening and Q&A!

    3 min
  3. Santa Barbara Country Discusses Expansion of Northern Branch Jail

    3 DAYS AGO

    Santa Barbara Country Discusses Expansion of Northern Branch Jail

    Santa Barbara County held a virtual meeting on December 4th to discuss plans to expand the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria and gather community feedback, aiming to create a safer and more rehabilitative environment for inmates. KCSB’s Eva Wang has the story.

    4 min
  4. Election Reactions With Associate Professor of Religious Studies Joseph Blankholm

    5 DAYS AGO

    Election Reactions With Associate Professor of Religious Studies Joseph Blankholm

    What can the results of the 2024 election tell us about Americans, religion in government, and the future of academic freedom? KCSB's Ashley Lewis speaks with associate professor of religious studies Joseph Blankholm to find out.

    16 min
  5. Local Food Workers Union Celebrates Blockage of Kroger-Albertsons Mega Merger

    DEC 12

    Local Food Workers Union Celebrates Blockage of Kroger-Albertsons Mega Merger

    Kroger and Albertsons have been pursuing a merger since 2022. This Tuesday, December 10th, the effort was temporarily blocked by a federal Judge. KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Michael Bott, Produce Manager for Vons in Santa Barbara and member of UFCW 770, to get his perspective on the news.

    7 min
  6. Santa Barbara County Hears Feedback on Transit

    DEC 12

    Santa Barbara County Hears Feedback on Transit

    Every year, Santa Barbara county asks residents what their unmet transit needs are, as is mandated by state law. This year's forum featured concerns over bike safety, sidewalk infrastructure, and bus accessibility. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has more.

    4 min
  7. The Peoples Program: The New Scramble For Africa with Thelma Arko

    DEC 11

    The Peoples Program: The New Scramble For Africa with Thelma Arko

    The initial scramble for Africa was a deadly colonial project from the 1880s that still impacts the continent today. Now, researchers like Thelma Arko are ringing the alarm bells that a new scramble for Africa is underway. This time, under the guise of environmentalism. Ryfah Shamak of The People's Program spoke with Thelma Arko, research fellow with the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, to learn more about the dangers of this emerging colonial project.

    41 min
  8. Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Goes Into Effect

    DEC 10

    Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Goes Into Effect

    The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary was first nominated in 2015. Almost a decade later, the sanctuary is now finally in effect, protecting more than 4,500 square miles of the ocean. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to the Chairwoman Violet Sage Walker of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, which has led the efforts to establish the sanctuary. See the map of the sanctuary here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-heritage/ Photo credit: Robert Schwemmer, courtesy of NCTC

    18 min
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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 KCSB-FM 91.9 or at kcsb.org.

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