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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 ...
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The Cuyama Community Counters the Gifford Fire 6:08

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Firefighters are responding to the Gifford Fire the state’s largest wildfire this year. Residents of the Cuyama Valley area, located near the Gifford fire, have been coming together to share information and take care of each other. KCSB’s Mavis Holley spoke to Jack Forinash, the executive director of the Cuyama-based nonprofit, the Blue Sky Center,…
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The UCSB Physical Therapy Department is Being Shut Down: Therapists Face Layoffs 6:02

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Earlier this summer, UCSB announced that they would shut down the Physical Therapy Department in September. The UPTE labor union is fighting back against this decision. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke to UCSB Physical Therapist and member of the UPTE labor union, Elizabeth Alexander.By KCSB News
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The Nonprofit LEAP Central Coast Continues to Support Families and Children in the Santa Barbara Area and Beyond 9:05

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LEAP Central Coast is a nonprofit that began in Isla Vista to serve the needs of families and children. Originally known as Isla Vista Youth Projects, the nonprofit has since expanded its services beyond Santa Barbara, including everything from trauma-informed childhood care, to basic necessities like diapers, to education workshops for parents. Th…
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Local Officials Talk Access to Affordable Healthcare Amidst Medical Clinic Funding Cuts 3:47

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Local officials want the public to know that despite recent threats by the Trump administration to cut funding, access to affordable healthcare will remain for those that need it, no matter their income or immigration status. KCSB's Kyle Rokes spoke with the county's Public Health Director and shares more.…
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Funding Cuts for Public Broadcasting: A Conversation with Ernesto Aguilar 10:18

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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.…
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All About Old Spanish Days Fiesta 10:29

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

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

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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. KC…
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Remembering the Great Santa Barbara Earthquake of 1925 30:43

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One hundred years ago this weekend, on June 29, 1925, a powerful earthquake rolled through Santa Barbara. Events are taking place this weekend to commemorate the fateful anniversary. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with author and historian Betsy J. Green, to learn more about the deadly quake, and how it helped to shape Santa Barbara’s future.…
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SB County Board of Supervisors Allocate $240,000 to Local Immigrant Legal Defense Center 2:02

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With the significant increase in immigration enforcement across California, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors made a last-minute decision to fund mental health support for families impacted by ICE presence. KCSB’s Devon Szalva has more.This story was written and reported by KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez.…
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