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California Senator promotes “Blue Card” system for foreign farm workers

The past three years of federal politics has been characterized as divisive, to say the least. But one area being furthered by bi-partisan collaboration might be where it's least expected: foreign agricultural labor policy. KCSB's Kody Chong has more on the issue.

UCSB’s Hidden Asphalt History

Recently, a public demonstration took place outside of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s regional office in remembrance of the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill and to bring attention to the plans to drastically expand offshore drilling operations. Even with petroleum at the…

news ucsb February 26, 2019

U.S. Poet Laureate Visits UCSB

On January 31st Tracy K Smith, current U.S. Poet Laureate, visited UCSB to do a reading as part of the UCSB Arts & Lectures series. KCSB reporter Jenny Boyar attended the event.

news central coast February 25, 2019

Santa Barbara Searches for Next Poet Laureate

The Santa Barbara office of Arts and Culture has announced the opening for the honorary position of city poet laureate. The responsibilities of the poet laureate are to promote the artistic, educational, and cultural activities while serving as the literary spokesperson of Santa…

current affairs news February 25, 2019

Progressive Abortion laws nation-wide face backlash

A law was passed in New York that increased access to late term abortions, or abortions performed after the 22 to 24th week of pregnancy. A similar bill was defeated in the Virginia legislature. KCSB's Eric Wang summarizes what this says about our…

news central coast February 12, 2019

Robert Jury’s Working Man premieres at SBIFF

WORKING MAN is the first film by Robert Jury, and will be in the Santa Barbara International Film Festival this coming Saturday. The story about a factory closure and the attempt of the workers to keep it afloat comes out of the financial…

news central coast February 11, 2019

Tiny Libraries Coming to State Street

An effort to bring books to state street is underway... And, artists are encouraged to submit their design ideas for the ‘tiny libraries project.’ The winning idea will earn a ten thousand dollar award. KCSB's Edward Colmenares spoke with Sarah York Rubin, Executive…

news central coast February 11, 2019

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Bohemian Rhapsody Stars on Freddie Mercury

Rami Malek and Joe Mazzello share what they learned about enigmatic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury during the making of the film Bohemian Rhapsody. On the red carpet of the 34th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Malek received the 'outstanding performer of the year…

current affairs news February 11, 2019

Tornillo “Tent City” Migrant Detention Center Closes Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

Tornillo detention center is shut down due to improper conditions and treatment of migrant children. KCSB's Robert Stark has more.

blog news February 10, 2019

KCSB-FM News Presents: Unnatural Disasters & Environmental Racism

KCSB News Presents: Unnatural Disasters & Environmental Racism The public is invited to attend Unnatural Disasters and Environmental Racism, a panel discussion, on Monday, February 25, at 5PM, in the Graduate Student (GSA) Lounge located on the second floor of the MultiCultural…

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