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Dr. Angela Davis discussed her experience as an activist as a Black Panther Party member, giving guidance and advice to UCSB students on organizing against social injustice. KCSB’s Ashley Segat, Emily Kimmel and Tatiana Jacquez recap the event. Photo credit: Ashley Segat

KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the latest in public health news.

Prop. 36 made major changes to California's drug legislation and justice system. Just how has the proposition been established here in Santa Barbara County? KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez has the story. Photo credit: Santa Barbara Courthouse, courtesy of Archinia/Wikimedia Commons

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order challenging birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents. KCSB's Rose Friedrich talked to Asian American Studies Professor John Park to give a brief overview of birthright citizenship and what Trump's plans could mean for the country.

Ahmed Sule and Cisco Bradley join Rosie Bultman to discuss their documentaries that celebrate African culture. The Kukus of Ijebu-Ode tells the story of the Kuku dynasty in Nigeria. Sule describes the family as "a symbol of strength and leadership in Ijebu-Ode", and discusses the personal importance of uplifting prideful African stories. Take me to Fendika is a documentary about a now demolished m...

All across the nation, healthcare facilities struggle to recruit and retain employees, resulting in skeleton staff, poor patient care, and employee burnout. According to its workers, UC has not done enough to meet this challenge, and isn’t sharing staffing data with union negotiators. Two unions have filed charges of Unfair Labor Practices and are now on strike. KCSB's Ray Briare and Mavis Holley...

National Parks could experience major changes with President Trump’s firing of 1,000 National Parks employees. KCSB’s Rose Friedrich has more.

The National Institutes of Health, or NIH, is the world’s largest funder of biomedical research. With a budget of almost $48 billion, it supports research at many hospitals and universities, including UC Santa Barbara. But over a billion dollars of this research grant funding continues to be in limbo under the second Trump administration. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to Dr. Tommy Sprague, a professor o...

With the Trump administration taking further action against undocumented immigrants, KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the risks associated with the use, possession and selling of marijuana for undocumented immigrants as a federal offense

Laura Abrignani, a nurse practitioner, has devoted over 25 years to women's healthcare. With extensive experience working in practices across Los Angeles and Santa Barbara County, Laura has vast expertise in women's health. Additionally, she is one of only 2,200 Menopause Society Certified Practitioners. She talked to KCSB's Mavis Holley about the recent opening of Coastal Well Woman, a women's he...

Mientras la administración Trump toma más medidas contra los inmigrantes indocumentados, Ashley Segat de KCSB explica los riesgos asociados con el uso, posesión y venta de marihuana para inmigrantes indocumentados como un delito federal.

Academics for Justice in Palestine Sherene Seikaly and Bishnupriya Ghosh discuss the Gaza ceasefire agreement with Aidan Ting. Part one of The People's Program two hour special for our annual fund drive.

The University of Oregon Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace recently welcomed a student from Gaza on campus. The student is on scholarship as part of their Palestine encampment agreement. Rosie Bultman discusses with activists Cole and Phia to understand what effective activism around Palestine looks like.

Efforts are underway at UC Santa Barbara to establish a permanent Reflection Room on campus. To learn more about where the project stands, KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to AS Senator Eemaan Wahidullah, who’s been leading these efforts.

Concerns arise as Washington, D.C. moves to cut funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, raising fears that public media may not be able to function at full capacity. Alice Dehghanzadeh with KCSB News has more.

In cities all around the United States, people gathered to protest the Trump Administration on Presidents Day. Santa Barbara was one of these cities, with roughly 200 people marching down State Street in opposition of President Trump’s policies. KCSB’s Elizabeth Lane has more.

This week, Academics for Justice in Palestine joined in community to mark the first anniversary of their community poetry circles. KCSB's Kelly Darroch attended the event and spoke to Professor Ghosh of AJP.

Black student organizations came together yesterday to celebrate Black History Month and the late Elroy Pinks. KCSB’s Rosie Bultman has more.

On February 18, the Goleta City Council held a workshop to review and refine its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, which outlines the city’s priorities for the next two years. The meeting featured discussions on revisions of the strategic plan, with council members and the public commenting on issues such as Old Town development, affordable housing, and language accessibility, and etc. KCSB’s Eva Wang rep...

One of the documentary films featured during the 40th annual SBIFF was Susanne Rostock’s film 'Following Harry,' which chronicles the last 12 years of Mr. Harry Belafonte’s life and activism. KCSB’s Kelly Darroch spoke with Susanne Rostock to discuss her experience creating the film and her friendship over the years with Mr. Belafonte.

Some Isla Vista property owners are adding accessory dwelling units (AUDs) to backyards, and other long term residents are concerned that the packed living conditions will make it harder to evacuate in a disaster, and even harder for emergency first responders to get in. KCSB's Clarissa How speaks with local residents and Eleanor Gartner in 2nd District County Supervisor Laura Capps's office. KCSB...

In the wake of the Trump presidency, the undocumented community have voiced their concern for their safety. To explain more about their protections, KCSB's Mavis Holley breaks down the CA TRUTH Act and CA TRUST Act.

The University of California Student Association has sued the Department of Education to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing student financial aid data, citing concerns over potential data misuse for immigration enforcement. A federal judge has temporarily halted DOGE’s access, and the block is only in effect until Monday 2/17 as the case proceeds. This voicer was r...

In a climate of heightened immigration enforcement, the 805 UndocuFund has emerged as a beacon of support for undocumented residents on California's Central Coast. The organization has recently taken on the critical role of verifying and tracking ICE activity in the region. KCSB’s Tessa Niu spoke to Executive Director Primitiva Hernandez to learn more.

KCSB’s Emerson Good interviewed both Leonard Maltin and Angelina Jolie on the red carpet of the SBIFF.