This recap first appeared in the November 11th edition of the KCSB News Weekly Newsletter. — The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear […]
This recap first appeared in the November 4th edition of the KCSB News Weekly Newsletter. — The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear […]
This recap first appeared in the October 28th edition of the KCSB News Weekly Newsletter. The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear reports […]
This recap first appeared in the October 21st edition of the KCSB News Weekly Newsletter. ——— The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives at UC Santa Barbara that serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass […]
Credit: Courtesy of UCSB Story by Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi || Listen to the story on SoundCloud — UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang says he will step down from his position at the end of the upcoming school year. He announced his decision in a campus-wide email on […]
Story by Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi || Photos by Joyce Chi || Listen to the story on SoundCloud || Link to Part 1 — BOSMA: We’ve been attacked by people who’ve claimed they’ve been neighbors for decades. And people who’ve done nothing but deplete everything in our community. […]
Story by Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi || Photos by Joyce Chi || Listen to the story on SoundCloud || Link to Part 2 — BOSMA: It’s bleeding everybody in this valley. And the reality is that Grimmway and Bolthouse know this is an impoverished community. They know what they’re […]
Story and photo by Joyce Chi || Listen on SoundCloud — At UC Santa Barbara, where 48% of undergrads and 31% of grad students face food insecurity, there have been efforts to achieve meal swipe reform since at least 2006. That year, according to the Daily Nexus, an Associated Students […]
Photo credit: Courtesy of Scott Safechuck/SBC Fire Department Story by Joyce Chi || Listen on SoundCloud UPDATE (7/10/24, 6:15 PM): The following areas are under an EVACUATION ORDER: Woodstock Area (Areas north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd., west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River) […]
Story by Zoha Malik || Listen to the story on SoundCloud The University of California at Santa Barbara released copies of its 2016-2021 contracts with defense contractors on May 20, 2024, after a three-year-old California Public Records Act, or CPRA, Request from Central Coast Antiwar Coalition Chair Marcy Winograd. The twenty-four […]
Brandon Yi/KCSB News Story by Zoha Malik || Listen to the story on SoundCloud At 53 days, the Liberated Zone encampment at UCSB was the longest-running and last-standing UC encampment, until it was forcibly cleared by around 80 police in riot gear in the early hours of Sunday, June 23. […]
Each year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our little town. For 14 days, you can spot Hollywood professionals walking up and down State Street wearing SBIFF badges as they make their way from independent films to panels, and even to […]
California’s primaries will be held on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Ahead of the March 5th primaries, KCSB News interviewed each of the three candidates running to represent California’s 24th Congressional District (which covers Santa Barbara County, most of San Luis Obispo County, and some of Ventura County). The two winners […]
Our News Director attended the AS Senate meeting to report on the passing of a resolution to condemn Hamas, amid a walkout protest for Palestine. Find the transcript below. JOYCE: On Wednesday, November 15th, the Associated Students of UCSB Senate convened at Corwin Pavilion for their weekly meeting, where they […]
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first series of bills, expanding involuntary mental health treatment; a decision putting civil and moral commitments at odds while dividing mental health advocates. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas learns more.
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school students, causing a storm in a state with a history in sex education controversy. KCSB’s Lauren Chiou has the story.
UCSB Professor Emeritus Mark Juergensmeyer studies conflicts and conflict resolution situations around the world, with a focus on those that involve religion. He’s spent time in Gaza and the West bank. KCSB’s Robert Stark spoke with Juergensmeyer, who opened the conversation by explaining his perspective on these global events.
The Israeli Government tells civilians to flee Northern Gaza as they move forward with a ground attack against the Hamas. KCSB’s Ashley Segat has the story.
On Saturday, October 7th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning 4 common food additives, forcing major companies to modify their recipes and challenging the FDA’s authority. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich has the story.
On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas launched attacks in Israel. Two days later, UCSB’s Jewish community and their allies held a vigil to honor the victims of the attacks. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the vigil and speaks to Ephraim Shalunov, an Associated Students Senator and one of the event’s organizers.
Republican Kevin McCarthy makes American history being the first Speaker of the house to be fired. KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the events leading up to his ousting and the House’s next steps.
On October 9th, the Writers Guild of America officially ratified their agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after one of the longest labor disputes in Hollywood’s recent history. KCSB’s Zoha Malik spoke with WGA member and vice chair of the Middle Eastern Writers Committee Mano Agapion […]
Saturday, October 14th, an eclipse crossed the Western Hemisphere. Here’s an interview with NASA Solar System Ambassador Krissie Cook on what this “ring of fire” eclipse entails.
The site of a shopping mall in downtown Santa Barbara could transform into a large residential community. The City Council has voted to bulldoze Paseo Nuevo to make room for hundreds of housing units. KCSB’s Robert Stark spoke with Noozhawk reporter Josh Molina, who also hosts the “Santa Barbara Talks” […]
