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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. You can listen to our KCSB Archives show on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM PT.

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Immigration News Update - 07/31/2025 31.07.2025 2:05

KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news from Santa Barbara.

Carpinteria Update - 07/30/2025 30.07.2025 1:55

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

Funding Cuts for Public Broadcasting: A Conversation with Ernesto Aguilar 29.07.2025 10:18

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.

All About Old Spanish Days Fiesta 29.07.2025 10:29

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 Sp...

Environmental Update - 07/28/2025 28.07.2025 2:03

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

Immigration News Update - 07/24/2025 24.07.2025 2:19

KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news in Santa Barbara County.

Hundreds Turn Out at City of Santa Barbara Immigration Town Hall 24.07.2025 4:40

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.

"Dive into Sustainability": A Sports Recycling Initiative Takes Off at UCSB 23.07.2025 7:27

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.

Carpinteria Update - 07/23/2025 23.07.2025 1:56

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

Teamsters Union On Strike: What To Know 22.07.2025 2:03

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.

Environmental Update - 07/21/2025 21.07.2025 2:01

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

Science and Technology Update - 07/18/2025 18.07.2025 2:13

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

Immigration News Update - 07/17/2025 18.07.2025 3:16

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/

Inside IV: Safer Streets & Sidewalks + Community Benefits of the GIVE Sale 16.07.2025 31:16

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 keep...

UCSB Reads 2026 Announces Shortlist of Potential Book Selections 16.07.2025 7:17

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.

Carpinteria Update - 07/15/2025 15.07.2025 1:57

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

Environmental Affairs Update - 07/14/2025 15.07.2025 2:08

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

Science and Technology Update - 7/11/2025 14.07.2025 2:05

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

UC Berkeley Poll Shows That Californians See Democracy As Under Attack 14.07.2025 3:07

A new poll reveals that most Californians feel democracy is in danger. KCSB's Kyle Rokes walks us through the numbers.

Liverpool Legends Bring Beatles Magic to San Luis Obispo: A Conversation with the Band 14.07.2025 13:26

Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends is a Beatles tribute band that was curated and handpicked by the iconic George Harrison’s sister, Louise Harrison, in 2005. The band who was recently ranked among the PollStar’s Live75 top touring acts in the world, are making their way to the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo this Saturday, July 19th at 8 pm. KCSB's Kelly Darroch speaks with Marty Scott, who ta...

The Aftermath of the Central Coast Cannabis Farm Raids 14.07.2025 4:41

Two large-scale immigration raids conducted by federal agents led to over 300 people arrested, countless others injured, and hundreds of family members searching for their missing relatives. KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has more on the aftermath of Thursday’s Glass House Farms raids.

Carpinteria Update - 07/8/2025 08.07.2025 1:55

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

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Main Points of the New Legislation 08.07.2025 2:47

On July 4th, President Trump officially signed the Big Beautiful Bill into law after being passed by the Senate and House of Representatives. KCSB's Emerson Good talks about the main points of the bill and its intended impacts.

Environmental Affairs Update - 07/7/2025 08.07.2025 2:02

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

Carpinteria Update - 7/1/2025 01.07.2025 2:00

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