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Hannah-Beth Jackson on the Importance of Equal Rights Legislation & Activism

KCSB News and Sports · Hannah-Beth Jackson on the Importance of Equal Rights Legislation & Activism President Biden honored International Women's Day by announcing changes to the way sexual violence on colleges campuses will be handled, vowing to dismantle Trump-era policies that afforded more…

current affairs national & international news March 10, 2021

How LA Activists Are Making Unoccupied Housing Accessible to Houseless Families

KCSB News and Sports · How LA Activists Are Making Unoccupied Housing Accessible to Houseless Families Independent journalist Zoie Matthew has been chronicling for months the struggle by(mostly)homeless single mothers with children to gain access to nearly 200 houses in the El Sereno area…

national & international news March 2, 2021

Fighting for Equality & Protection in the Online World

KCSB News and Sports · Fighting for Equality & Protection in the Online World MediaJustice is fighting to bring equality and protection to marginalized groups in the online world. KCSB’s Alexandra Goldberg has the story.

current affairs national & international health & science news central coast February 16, 2021

Biden Admin Halts Federal Leasing of California Land. What Does this Mean for Santa Barbara?

Under the Trump administration, the Bureau of Land Management opened up 1.2 million acres California land for oil and gas leasing. The new Biden administration, however, halted federal leasing until further assessment is done. KCSB's Kathryn Foster sits down with Rebecca August, Director…

current affairs national & international news central coast February 11, 2021

The Effort to Recall Governor Gavin Newsom

Recall elections are special elections permitted under California state law. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with podcaster and seasoned journalist Jerry Roberts about the recall’s legal process and backers behind the petition to recall Governor Newsom. KCSB News and Sports · The Effort to Recall…

national & international health & science news February 10, 2021

The Pre-Existing Conditions and Long Term Consequences of COVID-19

KCSB News and Sports · The Pre-Existing Conditions and Long Term Consequences of COVID-19 Black and Hispanic individuals in the U.S. are more susceptible to the effects of COVID-19. KCSB’s Yulene Teagle takes a closer look on how the lasting effects impact these survivors.

national & international news February 10, 2021

A Burmese Family’s Perspective of the Coup in Myanmar

KCSB News and Sports · A Burmese Family's Perspective of the Coup in Myanmar On February 1st, Burma declared a state of emergency when the military seized control of the government. KCSB’s Giulia Setola spoke to Wint Myint, a daughter of Burmese immigrants, about…

national & international health & science news February 10, 2021

Dangerous Heat, Unequal Consequences

KCSB News and Sports · Dangerous Heat, Unequal Consequences Both Florida and Arizona are seeing some of the nation’s highest summertime temperatures, deeply and disproportionately affecting minority communities. KCSB’s Lekha Sapers delves into the root causes of this disparity.

national & international news central coast February 10, 2021

SB County Gets Its First DOJ Rep for Immigrants

KCSB News and Sports · SB County Gets its First DOJ Rep for Immigrants Karla Can is Santa Barbara County's first Department of Justice representative for immigrants. In an interview with KCSB's Pia Ramos, Can speaks about her position, what this means for the…

national & international news January 22, 2021

The Impact of the Biden-Harris Inauguration Day

KCSB News and Sports · The Impact of the Biden-Harris Inauguration Day President Biden is beginning to work on reversing much of the Trump presidency. Much of this work has to do with his call for unity during his Inauguration Day speech. KCSB’s Aubrey…

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