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How the Coronavirus Vaccine Works with Dr. Henning Ansorg

KCSB News and Sports · How the Coronavirus Vaccine Works with Dr. Henning Ansorg As Santa Barbara County reported the highest number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began on Monday, at 360 cases, the first batch of coronavirus vaccines have arrived in the…

central coast current affairs national & international news January 12, 2021

Salud Carbajal’s Plans for Third Term in the 24th Congressional Seat

KCSB News and Sports · Salud Carbajal's Plans for Third Term in the 24th Congressional Seat KCSB News spoke to Congressional incumbent Salud Carbajal who recently won re-election to the 24th Congressional seat. In this interview, Congressman Carbajal speaks about his priorities and ambitious…

central coast current affairs news January 12, 2021

Who is 19th District State Senator-Elect Monique Limon?

KCSB News and Sports · 19th District State Senator-Elect Monique Limon KCSB’s Ashley Rusch spoke with 19th District State Senator-Elect Monique Limon about her recent campaign, previous experience in the state legislature, and major priorities as she shifts into her new role.

central coast news July 29, 2020

Inside the COVID-19 Outbreak at Lompoc Prison

COVID-19 Outbreak at Lompoc Federal Prison “He fears that he’s going to die in prison. It’s just painful - it’s painful for the families that are outside, and knowing what they’re going through is just heartbreaking on a daily basis.” Lompoc’s Federal Prison was ground…

central coast news June 6, 2019

Exxon Oil Platforms Purportedly Violated Federal Regulations During Refugio Oil Spill

As oil giant ExxonMobil seeks permission to move oil by truck along the central coast - new information reveals the company’s offshore oil platforms were in violation of federal standards at the time of the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. KCSB's Bryndon Madison has…

central coast news May 30, 2019

PATH’s Efforts to Alleviate Houselessness is Santa Barbara

KCSB's Harry Lawton speaks with Chuck Flacks, director of PATH (PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS), about his organization's work in providing housing and medical services to the homeless.

central coast news May 30, 2019

ExxonMobil’s Attempt to Reintroduce Oil Platform to Santa Barbara

Reports released this month reveal ExxonMobil’s oil platforms off of Santa Barbara’s coast were found to be out of compliance with federal regulations at the time of the Refugio Oil Spill back in 2015. Now, four years later, Exxon is seeking to ramp…

central coast news May 23, 2019

New Oil Company Attempting to Restart Oil Production in Santa Barbara

The oil company found criminally responsible has been slapped with more than 3-million dollars in fines. Now, another oil company is making an effort to restart oil production operations in the area. As KCSB’s Bryndon Madison, reports - the plan is getting some…

central coast news May 8, 2019

Santa Barbara’s Desalination Plant sets City up to Meet 2020 Climate Goals

KCSB reporter Hayden Harris gives an update on the progress the city of Santa Barbara has made towards its 2020 climate goals, and what the city is doing that makes the most impact.

central coast current affairs health & science news May 2, 2019

Plains All American Sentenced for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill

KCSB Reporter Anita Carraher spoke to Linda Krop, legal council for the Environmental Defense Center on last week’s sentencing of Plains All American for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. Photo provided courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ventura

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