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news August 13, 2020

The Dangers of Doomscrolling

“We have been surrounded by the bad news for so long that people are forgetting that this is a long term situation, and... taking care of ourselves for the long term is not unproductive and not selfish.” KCSB’s Jonathan Ya interviews Karen Ho about…

news August 13, 2020

The Legacy of John Lewis Moving Forward

“His legacy is that if we remember him and do the kinds of things he did, and if we hear his voice in our heads as we go forward through this next period of months–we might avert the end of democracy in America.” Congressman…

news August 13, 2020

Working to Close the Digital Divide

"I'm working very hard to convince my colleagues to use the powers that we have to make sure more kids are connected, they say no child left behind, I say no child left offline." With some parts of Santa Barbara County not having access…

health & science national & international news July 29, 2020

How Negative Stereotypes Can Affect Brain Function

"A lot of racial and ethnic dynamics are bigger than particular individuals right now, so there's systemic issues that have to be addressed through the political system, the legal system, and putting the burden on specific individuals to fight these issues is a…

news July 29, 2020

The Need for Affordable Housing in Santa Barbara with Chuck Flacks

“Now’s the time. Let’s take advantage of the fact that there is a great need. And let’s come together as a community and say yes to new development and housing.” A report by the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury details the need for…

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…

news June 6, 2020

Happy (belated) Birthday Breonna Taylor!

Join us in honoring the life of Breonna Taylor, a beautiful light lost to police violence. The 2-hour special will begin with a playlist created by djbeaniebaby dedicated to Breonna and sonically representative of the darkness surrounding police violence and the feeling of…

current affairs featured isla vista life news ucsb June 5, 2020

JUNETEENTH SB: COMMUNITY DEMANDS

We demand that SB City Council adopt a resolution condemning police brutality and declare racism a public health emergency. Email Mayor Cathy Murillo and city council members. We demand transparency and accountability from the SB Police Department. No more "community…

blog featured health & science isla vista news ucsb June 3, 2020

The Beloved Community of IV COVID Campaign

KCSB-FM is supporting The Beloved Community of Isla Vista in their COVID-19 messaging campaign. They are urging community members to take care of themselves and neighbors by wearing masks and observing physical distancing. Among other things, the novel coronavirus messaging campaign will showcase colorful…

blog featured life news June 1, 2020

BLACK LIVES MATTER

Below is a list of resources for national and local fundraisers, black-owned businesses in SB that need your support, and generally, resources for the Black community in Santa Barbara. If there are any mistakes/additions please let us know or edit the document directly. >>…

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