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The Associated Students EVPLA Office spearheaded extensive efforts to “Save Deltopia”, including hosting Townhalls and info sessions. Now, almost halfway through the academic school year, KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez sat down with Associated Student External Vice President for Local Affairs, EJ Raad, to see…

Community members gathered at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation 135 years after one of the deadliest attacks on Indigenous people by the U.S government. Here is KCSB’s Omar Opeyany with the story.

From education to healthcare to federal funding, California’s 51 lawsuits against the Trump administration bring a deeper conversation over limits of presidential power in the United States. KCSB’s Ruby Rai goes over California’s lawsuits against the Trump administration, and highlights a few major…

Isla Vista is facing a spring season without Deltopia. Following the new noise ordinance, the Isla Vista Community Services District held a town hall Tuesday, January 20th, to unveil a community-led festival aimed at keeping the music and party alive while meeting strict…

The union representing the folks who produce newscasts for local TV are asking for support from the community in their effort to raise pay, improve working conditions, and protect local journalism. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us the story.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors met in mid-January to consider a proposed Outdoor Festivals Noise Ordinance to further restrictions on amplified music, specifically during UCSB’s Deltopia weekend. In a unanimous vote, the Supervisors approved the new noise ordinance as amended by…

Gavin Newsom has always branded California as a global leader in the fight against climate change, but a series of recent oil spills and new legislation are raising questions about the state's environmental priorities. KCSB’s Hunter Maher brings us this report.

As of January 1st, 2026, landlords are required to provide their tenants with habitable living conditions, which now includes kitchen appliances. KCSB’s Kimberly Lucia has the story.