Alex Herbaugh, Author at KCSB-FM

What’s Next for SB’s Platform Holly?

The oil platform off the Goleta coast, known affectionately as platform Holly, has been the source of inspiration of many who venture to Santa Barbara’s coastline. But since the bankruptcy of the platform’s owner and the 2015 Refugio oil spill, the platform, sitting…

SBCC Trustee Responds to Racism Claims at the College

SBCC’s trustees recently proposed an anti-racism resolution that directs the new superintendent of SBCC to work on anti-racism plans. To learn more, KCSB’s Tianyi Huang spoke with Jonathan Abboud, a trustee on the Santa Barbara Community College Board of Trustees, representing Isla Vista,…

news isla vista ucsb April 1, 2019

Isla Vista Prepares for Deltopia Weekend

Both students and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department are planning for Deltopia, which is a social “street party” organized for this upcoming weekend. KCSB’s Megan Stafford speaks with Deputy Justin Schroeder about the precautions local law enforcement is taking and what Goleta residents…

ucsb March 30, 2019

UCSB Students feel their Stress Levels Rise over Finals Week

UCSB students power through final exams - and try to remain calm. As KCSB's Megan Stafford Reports, there are some resources available on campus to help ease this seasonal stress.

news central coast March 30, 2019

SBCC Students of Color Explain why they don’t Feel Safe on Campus

Students of color at Santa Barbara City College claim they don't feel safe at school, and that SBCC officials are doing nothing to help. KCSB’s Tianyi Huang speaks with Nia Revis, a student leader of the Black Students Union at Santa Barbara City…

news central coast March 25, 2019

State Controller Betty Yee Speaks at Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee’s Annual Luncheon

California’s chief financial officer recently addressed a packed house of politically engaged women in Santa Barbara. KCSB’s Harry Lawton has the story.

current affairs news ucsb March 19, 2019

UCSB Honors Victims of Christchurch Attack

This past Friday, a terrorist shot and killed 51 people in a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. Today, the UCSB Muslim Student Association held a noontime vigil at Storke Tower in solidarity with the victims, families, and community at large. Here are highlights…

current affairs news ucsb March 18, 2019

UPTE-CWA Plans for Strike During UCSB Finals Week

UPTE-CWA, a union representing 15,000 UC workers, is planning a labor rally beneath Storke Tower this coming Wednesday. KCSB’s Megan Stafford has more information on the UC system-wide strike: Another labor strike is happening at UCSB, the University Professional Technical Employee-Communications Workers of…

news central coast March 16, 2019

Santa Barbara Main Jail in Need of Renovation

While Santa Barbara County’s main jail has been characterized as an outdated facility with expensive maintenance fees, there is no renovation plan and no funding for the plan yet. However, the Northern Branch Jail Project located in Santa Maria, advertised as a back-up…