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Wildlife Biologist Sophie Osborn held a talk last week at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History about her new book, " Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists." She also sat down for an interview at the KCSB studio. KCSB's Nico Brown-Corrada and Devon Szalva have the story.

With Election Day approaching, Santa Barbara residents will decide who replaces outgoing Mayor Randy Rowse. KCSB’s Arlene Ramos has the story.

If approved, Proposition 39 would require government-issued identification for in-person voting and additional identifying information on mail-in ballots. KCSB’s Arlene Ramos has the story.

A proposed $11.25 billion bond could fund affordable housing projects across California, but it would also add hundreds of millions of dollars in annual state repayment costs. KCSB’s Arlene Ramos has the story.

European Youth protest movements have expanded beyond France across multiple countries over the past few weeks due to fears of uncertain futures. KCSB's Tyler Andell continues our coverage.

"Nationwide protests in France turned violent for the second weekend in a row. The French government has responded to the protests with crackdowns and condemnation. Despite this reaction the demonstrations have only continued to grow. KCSB’s Tyler Andell has the story.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting public comments through November first on its draft California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan. KCSB's Xiaohan Lin has the story.

Union Del Barrio is a political volunteer-based organization that fights for the rights of undocumented immigrants. As a result of recent ICE surges, Union Del Barrio has amped up their volunteer work and reporting. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish interviewed Diego Lazcano Avila about the association.

UCSB’s Special Collections hosted "Open the Case!," an interactive session exploring materials from the university's American Religions Collection. David Gartrell, the collection's curator, gave visitors a closer look at historical astrological artifacts and the stories behind them. The event was part of the ongoing "Cosmic Synastry: Collective Codes and Personal Readings" exhibition in the UCSB C...

In Santa Maria, a woman was detained by federal immigration agents. She worked as a volunteer for 805 UndocuFund, an organization that works to document the activity of ICE on the central coast. KCSB’s Nico Brown-Corrada has the story.

Last weekend, young people took to the streets in France to protest the rising cost of living and issues within the education system. Police respond with ‘less than lethal’ force. The protests enter into a fragmented political landscape, just six months before the French presidential election. Maelle Fontaine with KCSB news has more.

KCSB's Liz Spiller interviews UCSB's AS External Vice President for Statewide Affairs (EVPSA), Jasmine Hsieh, about the upcoming midterm election in California on November 3rd. Hsieh discusses helpful information about what on the ballot will affect students the most. She also shares what motivated her to run for her elected position.

ICE has recently targeted community colleges on the Central Coast of California. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish discusses the latest and what schools have been doing to combat ICE presence.

ICE has recently targeted community colleges on the Central Coast of California. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish discusses the latest and what schools have been doing to combat ICE's presence.

Forecasters warn that this coming winter rain season could be among the worst on record. How can Isla Vista residents prepare for the storm? KCSB's Alyssa Tarango speaks with Eleanor Gartner, chief of staff to Supervisor Laura Capps, and Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the Isla Vista Community Services District about what you need to know about preparedness and potential dangers. Later in the...

UCSB sorority Alpha Phi is facing backlash following allegations of racial discrimination during its Fall 2026 recruitment. The controversy has prompted the chapter to issue a public statement, claiming that key recruitment decisions were made without the knowledge or approval of its members or executive board. Here's Trinity Samuel reporting with KCSB News.

The National Institutes of Health has drastically changed over the last few years. Under the Trump administration, grants have been delayed for important research. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish has the story.

The 200th endangered Western Snowy Plover was recently released by the Santa Barbara Zoo, who runs the rescue program for the species, and new technology has allowed for better Plover data collection. KCSB's Devon Szalva has the story.

Thousands of Moroccan migrants continue to roam in Ceuta, with limited information what the future brings for Spanish-Moroccan border control. KCSB's Maelle Fontaine explains the events and possible implications of mass migration.

Santa Barbara County is asking for public input to outline the county's top priorities for advocacy this year. Through a legislative survey, anyone is able to participate in a ranking of their top legislative priorities. This survey will be taken into consideration by the Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors in their legislative decisions for 2027. KCSB's Mavis Holley spoke to Legislative Analyst fo...

With midterm elections upon us, UCSB students and Isla Vista Community members have many opportunities to get involved with elections at a local and national level. There are resources on how to vote, submit a ballot, and different initiatives for getting involved with local politics. KCSB's Mavis Holley spoke to the UCSB Assistant Dean of Civic & Community Engagement, Viviana Marsano to learn mor...

This story was originally aired on September 21st 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 713, which would have allowed undocumented university students in California to work campus jobs, on September 20th. Undocumented students are legally allowed to attend university, but barriers surrounding the cost of living and tuition make it difficult for them to receive equal access. AB 713 aims...

In Northern Ireland large protests surrounding a march by Loyalist group the Orange Order led to a two week standoff with residents of the town. The march has historically been met with violence, prompting Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State to ban it. KCSB’s Tyler Andell breaks down the history and ongoing situation.

A “Super El Nino” isn’t the only weather phenomenon that could bring destruction to California’s coastline this winter. KCSB’s Arlene Ramos explains more on the matter.

Three of UC Santa Barbara’s faculty members were recognized and honored this year for their earth sciences advancements by the professional organization, the American Geophysical Union. KCSB’s Alyssa Tarango has more.