KCSB News

To learn more about Sacramento-based immigration advocacy, and the conditions of immigrant detention centers across the country, KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with NorCal Resist Program Director, Giselle Garcia, to learn more about the Sacramento-based group’s efforts to aid communities affected by ICE.

When tenants secure housing in Isla Vista, most landlords will ask for a security deposit. AS-UCSB Legal Advisor Robin Unander shares information that renters need to know about security deposits - and how to ensure that all or most of the funds will be returned upon move out. Robin is interviewed by KCSB News Reporter Malia Guy.

On Tuesday June 23rd, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from the Sheriff’s Department regarding the number of ICE transfers through SB54 and judicial warrants. Community members pushed back, urging the Sheriff's department to end voluntary compliance with federal immigration enforcement. KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has more on the story.

UCSB has announced a new Dean of the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management starting during the 2026-2027 academic year. KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has more on the new dean, Dr. Elena Irwin.

A ban on loud music over the traditional Deltopia 2026 weekend prompted IV’s local government to create a new street festival with live music, free food, public art displays and more to bring the community together. This is part 2 of the conversation between KCSB’s Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud and Myah Mashhadialireza with the Isla Vista Community Services District, IV’s local governmen...

The story behind Isla Vista’s new spring festival, Soltopia. Reps from IV’s local government organized the inaugural 2026 event as a safer, more community-inclusive event to Deltopia, the unsanctioned Spring street festival that typically draws crowds of revelers from out of town. KCSB’s Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud and Myah Mashhadialireza with the Isla Vista Community Services Distric...

KCSB's Malia Guy speaks with Robin Unander, attorney in the Associated Students of UCSB Legal Resource Center, about what tenants need to know when moving out of their rentals. Topics include, what is a move out inspection, and how to maximize your chances of having your security deposit returned.

Continuing our coverage on hunger and labor strikes in immigrant detention centers, KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest from California’s Adelanto ICE Processing Center’s hunger strikes, alongside others in GeoGroup-owned facilities across the nation.

SB Resiste is monitoring the streets of Santa Barbara and Goleta to keep the community aware of ICE presence around the county. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke to two representatives from the organization about their efforts.

New Jersey immigrant detention center Delaney Hall has an estimated 300 immigrants partaking in labor and hunger strikes, with demonstrators outside the facility clashing with law enforcement as they continue their multi-day long protest against the mistreatment of detainees. KCSB’s Omar Opeyany has the story. Photo credit: Anne-Marie Caruso//New Jersey Monitor (https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/0...

After years of Trump stating that the US elections are unsafe and riddled with widespread fraud, he is pushing the SAVE America Act which will "boost election security." In response, critics have declared that the administration is trying to influence the elections while simultaneously reducing voter rights. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish has the story.

California’s June Second primary election is approaching, and Santa Barbara County’s Board of Supervisors are on the ballot. KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez interviewed incumbent candidate Laura Capps, to learn more about the work she’s done in her first term as Supervisors and her stances on important issues constituents care about.

The DACA program, which was established to protect undocumented people who arrived in the US before 2007, is now in jeopardy. An administrative court within the Department of Justice, called the BIA, recently decided that DACA status is no longer sufficient to protect one’s immigration status. Now, 500,000 people protected by DACA are at risk of deportation. KCSB’s Abbey Guerrero has the story.

Lawsuits against tech companies unethical actions have now reached a local scale, with Santa Clara County Counsel Member Tony LoPresti filing a lawsuit against Meta. KCSB's Giada Rice has the story.

Artificial intelligence now poses a threat to celebrities' livelihoods. A pop super star is fighting back. KCSB Soluna Terrill explains.

Indigenous leaders gathered in New York City this month to discuss stronger climate action and protections for Indigenous lands. Alongside these discussions, many also raised concerns about the future of the Forum itself. KCSB’s Ruby Rai has the story.

Since Friday, a wildfire has been spreading on Santa Rosa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park off the coast of Santa Barbara. The fire has covered about 17.500 acres and now threatens to destroy many historic structures and a grove of rare Torrey Pine trees. KCSB’s Abbey Guerrero has the story.

In conversation with KCSB’s Ruby Rai, Salud Carbajal discussed his current campaign for Congress and addresses key issues facing voters, including affordability, ICE activity, offshore drilling, and U.S. involvement in international conflicts.

Ballots were mailed May 4th for the June 2nd primary. The Peace and Freedom Party candidate for California’s 24th Congressional District, Helena Pasquarella, spoke with KCSB News about her campaign to unseat Salud Carbajal. Here is KCSB reporter Ray Briare.

Ballots were mailed May 4th for the June 2nd primary. The Republican candidate for California’s 24th Congressional District, Bob Smith, spoke with KCSB News about his campaign to unseat Salud Carbajal. Here is KCSB reporter Ray Briare.

KCSB's Nico Brown-Corrada sat down for an interview with Sarah Bacon. Bacon is a candidate running for California's Congressional 24th district, and is currently the Vice President of External Affairs of UCSB's Graduate Student Association.

A federal appeals court ruling in threatening access to medication abortion across the country and the fight has now reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Here with KCSB's Lina Lim.

As the U.S. and Iran discuss reopening and stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz, KCSB’s Saniaa Ambardekar looks at why this narrow waterway has been at the center of global conflict for centuries.

The Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara recognized four local women whose work has strengthened and supported immigrant communities across the Central Coast. The 2026 Women of Achievement honorees include leaders in education, legal defense, civic engagement, and community advocacy. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the story.

Spirit, the budget airline, released the bombshell announcement that the company would be “winding down” all operations. This shocking announcement was a surprise to loyal customers, but not to the airline industry. KCSB’s Giada Rice has the story.